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Robert K. Howie, Jr.
Also filed as: HOWIE JR ROBERT K · RANKINS PAUL
45 granted patents·2,504 citations·filing 1973–2008
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45 records- 0199US4604786AMethod of making a composite article including a body having a decorative metal plate attached theretoGRIGOLEIT COMPANY·Filed 1984·Granted Aug 12, 1986·1.5k cites·5 claims
- 0298US7111365B1Knob with decorative ring and snap on capGRIGOLEIT COMPANY·Filed 2004·Granted Sep 26, 2006·105 cites·11 claims
- 0397US7203998B2Composite knob with light pipe leakage barrierGRIGOLEIT COMPANY·Filed 2006·Granted Apr 17, 2007·41 cites·3 claims
- 0495US6499191B1Knob with a composite light pipe having a colored face and a light pipeGRIGOLEIT COMPANY·Filed 2002·Granted Dec 31, 2002·66 cites·12 claims
- 0594US7874777B1Tapered sleeve, bolt, nut and washer deviceGRIGOLEIT COMPANY·Filed 2008·Granted Jan 25, 2011·31 cites·4 claims
- 0691US6463630B1Composite knob having a pullout and torque resistant insert with a threaded socketGRIGOLEIT COMPANY·Filed 2000·Granted Oct 15, 2002·43 cites·7 claims
- 0789US6591457B1Multi-component button and a method of manufacturing itGRIGOLEIT COMPANY·Filed 2000·Granted Jul 15, 2003·31 cites·4 claims
- 0887US4012806AKnob with deformable webGRIGOLEIT COMPANY·Filed 1975·Granted Mar 22, 1977·38 cites·10 claims
- 0986US7036188B1Composite knob with light pipe leakage barrierGRIGOLEIT COMPANY·Filed 2004·Granted May 2, 2006·23 cites·12 claims
- 1084US6242064B1Method of attaching a cover to a tubular body such as a knob or a button and a knob or button of said methodGRIGOLEIT COMPANY·Filed 1997·Granted Jun 5, 2001·43 cites·8 claims
- 1184US5469758AKnob with soft plastic coverGRIGOLEIT COMPANY·Filed 1993·Granted Nov 28, 1995·39 cites·8 claims
- 1281US5345838AEasily assembled calibratable dialGRIGOLEIT COMPANY·Filed 1993·Granted Sep 13, 1994·45 cites·1 claims
- 1381US4295246AKnobGRIGOLEIT COMPANY·Filed 1980·Granted Oct 20, 1981·23 cites·2 claims
- 1480US4179771AKnobGRIGOLEIT·Filed 1978·Granted Dec 25, 1979·38 cites·5 claims
- 1579US5450653AComposite knob with an insertable position indicatorGRIGOLEIT COMPANY·Filed 1994·Granted Sep 19, 1995·33 cites·7 claims
- 1676US5845365AMethod for manufacturing an indicator knob and a knobGRIGOLEIT COMPANY·Filed 1996·Granted Dec 8, 1998·29 cites·21 claims
- 1775US6391243B1Method for manufacturing an indicator knobGRIGOLEIT COMPANY·Filed 2000·Granted May 21, 2002·15 cites·4 claims
- 1871US4608882AKnob with decorative end capGRIGOLEIT COMPANY·Filed 1984·Granted Sep 2, 1986·22 cites·8 claims
- 1970US6467131B1Friction fit knob with anti-torque capabilitiesGRIGOLEIT COMPANY·Filed 2001·Granted Oct 22, 2002·12 cites·3 claims
- 2068US5688461AMethod of molding a composite plastic articleGRIGOLEIT COMPANY·Filed 1995·Granted Nov 18, 1997·22 cites·2 claims
- 2168US5675867AComposite metal and plastic handleGRIGOLEIT COMPANY·Filed 1995·Granted Oct 14, 1997·34 cites·2 claims
- 2268US5197161AFriction fit knob for shaft with end of U-shaped cross-sectionGRIGOLEIT COMPANY·Filed 1992·Granted Mar 30, 1993·27 cites·4 claims
- 2367US6528001B1Method of attaching a cover to a tubular bodyGRIGOLEIT COMPANY·Filed 2001·Granted Mar 4, 2003·10 cites·6 claims
- 2465US6896442B1Knob with fingers for gripping a shaftGRIGOLEIT COMPANY·Filed 2002·Granted May 24, 2005·7 cites·12 claims
- 2565US6568036B1Composite indicator knob and a method for manufacturing a knobGRIGOLEIT COMPANY·Filed 2002·Granted May 27, 2003·9 cites·2 claims
- 2663US4417483ACalibratable dialGRIGOLEIT COMPANY·Filed 1981·Granted Nov 29, 1983·16 cites·4 claims
- 2762US5669104AComposite knob with an insertable position indicatorGRIGOLEIT COMPANY·Filed 1995·Granted Sep 23, 1997·23 cites·2 claims
- 2862US4441230AMolded knob with resilient friction fit fingerGRIGOLEIT COMPANY·Filed 1982·Granted Apr 10, 1984·13 cites·1 claims
- 2961US3946186ARocker actuating mechanismGRIGOLEIT COMPANY·Filed 1973·Granted Mar 23, 1976·10 cites·9 claims
- 3060USRE37687EMethod for manufacturing an indicator knob and a knobGRIGOLEIT COMPANY·Filed 2000·Granted May 7, 2002·6 cites·30 claims
- 3159US5432308ALockout strip for an electrical switchFiled 1994·Granted Jul 11, 1995·14 cites·12 claims
- 3258US4446811AKnob and skirt assemblyGRIGOLEIT COMPANY·Filed 1981·Granted May 8, 1984·13 cites·6 claims
- 3357US5811175AMethod of manufacturing a composite article having a high clarity icon and the product produced by the methodGRIGOLEIT COMPANY·Filed 1997·Granted Sep 22, 1998·15 cites·9 claims
- 3457US4923325AFriction fit knobGRIGOLEIT COMPANY·Filed 1989·Granted May 8, 1990·20 cites·7 claims
- 3546US6528743B1Timer knobGRIGOLEIT COMPANY·Filed 2001·Granted Mar 4, 2003·3 cites·7 claims
- 3646US5928763AMethod for obtaining a tight, secure connection between interfitting members and the connection resulting therefromGRIGOLEIT COMPANY·Filed 1997·Granted Jul 27, 1999·10 cites·34 claims
- 3743US4351886AMethod of forming a laminated structural member and member formed therebyGRIGOLEIT COMPANY·Filed 1980·Granted Sep 28, 1982·7 cites·13 claims
- 3841US5519972ADecorative product having a decorative stripGRIGOLEIT COMPANY·Filed 1995·Granted May 28, 1996·7 cites·4 claims
- 3938US6136248AMethod for manufacturing an indicator knobGRIGOLEIT COMPANY·Filed 1998·Granted Oct 24, 2000·6 cites·12 claims
- 4038US5459919AMethod of assembling a calibratable knob and skirt and a product thereofGRIGOLEIT COMPANY·Filed 1994·Granted Oct 24, 1995·5 cites·3 claims
- 4137US5641556AMethod for manufacturing a composite article having a high clarity icon and the article produced by the methodGRIGOLEIT COMPANY·Filed 1996·Granted Jun 24, 1997·5 cites·13 claims
- 4236US4510666AKnob with decorative end cap and method of manufacturing itGRIGOLEIT COMPANY·Filed 1984·Granted Apr 16, 1985·4 cites·7 claims
- 4335US5942313AMethod of manufacturing a composite article having a high clarity icon and the product produced by the methodGRIGOLEIT COMPANY·Filed 1998·Granted Aug 24, 1999·3 cites·4 claims
- 4435US5783285AMethod for obtaining a tight, secure connection between interfitting members and the connection resulting therefromGRIGOLEIT COMPANY·Filed 1995·Granted Jul 21, 1998·4 cites·12 claims
- 4532US4467515AMethod of finishing aluminum sheetsGRIGOLEIT COMPANY·Filed 1982·Granted Aug 28, 1984·2 cites·5 claims
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