Patents by Inventor Benjamin J. Huttsell

Benjamin J. Huttsell has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Occupant safety device
    Patent number: 7341277
    Abstract: An occupant safety system for a vehicle door is disclosed. The vehicle door includes a series of pads that help to absorb the force of a side impact collision. The pads cooperate to help push an occupant away from the door during the collision. This can help reduce injuries sustained by the occupant by increasing the available energy absorbing stroke.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 2005
    Date of Patent: March 11, 2008
    Assignee: Honda Motor Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Benjamin J. Huttsell, Peter J. Cardimen, Ryo Inoue