ALEXANDRIA, Va., May 26 -- United States Patent no. 12,638,104, issued on May 26, was assigned to Illinois Tool Works Inc. (Glenview, Ill.).
"Fastener positional confirmation system" was invented by Joel R. Lee (Peotone, Ill.).
According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "Described is a fastener for securing at least one tube relative to a component. The fastener includes a carrier portion, a fastener portion, and an installation indicator. The carrier portion is configured to secure the at least one tube via at least one tube pocket. The installation indicator positioned in or on the carrier portion via a hinge. The tab can pivot between a first position and a second position when the tube is inserted into ...