Patents by Inventor Christopher Mampe
Christopher Mampe 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).
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Patent number: 10279768Abstract: Some embodiments are directed to a guide structure for use with a deployable airbag assembly of a vehicle seat, the vehicle seat having a frame extending therein. The guide structure can include an elongated plate configured to be connected to at least one of the frame and the airbag assembly such that the plate extends along an exterior thereof, the plate including: a first end configured to be connected to the at least one of the frame and the airbag assembly by a fastener; and a second end configured to be inserted through a slot in the at least one of the frame and the airbag assembly so as to be disposed within an interior thereof. The guide structure can also include a sheet connected to the plate, the sheet configured to thereby guide deployment of the airbag assembly.Type: GrantFiled: January 10, 2017Date of Patent: May 7, 2019Assignee: HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD.Inventor: Christopher Mampe
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Publication number: 20180194316Abstract: Some embodiments are directed to a guide structure for use with a deployable airbag assembly of a vehicle seat, the vehicle seat having a frame extending therein. The guide structure can include an elongated plate configured to be connected to at least one of the frame and the airbag assembly such that the plate extends along an exterior thereof, the plate including: a first end configured to be connected to the at least one of the frame and the airbag assembly by a fastener; and a second end configured to be inserted through a slot in the at least one of the frame and the airbag assembly so as to be disposed within an interior thereof. The guide structure can also include a sheet connected to the plate, the sheet configured to thereby guide deployment of the airbag assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 10, 2017Publication date: July 12, 2018Inventor: Christopher MAMPE
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Patent number: 8727399Abstract: A door assembly for a vehicle comprises a vehicle door having an outside door panel, and a handle that is moveably mounted to the vehicle door. A latch actuator is operatively connected to the handle. Movement of the handle moves the latch actuator to an open position to allow opening of the door. An internal door part is connected to the outside door panel. The internal door part includes a contact area internally offset from the outside door panel. A counterbalancing member is cooperatively associated with the handle. During a crash condition causing deformation of the door and intrusion of the handle, the counterbalancing member engages the contact area of the internal door part to prevent the handle from moving the latch actuator to the open position.Type: GrantFiled: October 27, 2009Date of Patent: May 20, 2014Assignee: Honda Motor Co., Ltd.Inventors: Stephen Russell, Christopher Mampe, Kenichi Kitayama, Masatoshi Mori, Kenneth M Hartlaub
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Patent number: 8219365Abstract: A method of designing a motor vehicle is disclosed. The method includes simulating a collision of a motor vehicle using a computer model that corresponds to the motor vehicle. Collision data is collected from the simulation and used to determine calibration information for an air bag system.Type: GrantFiled: March 13, 2009Date of Patent: July 10, 2012Assignee: Honda Motor Co., Ltd.Inventors: Brian T. Allen, Christopher Mampe, Peter Cardimen, Skye Malcolm
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Patent number: 8172311Abstract: A collision absorption system including a collapsing armrest. The armrest is configured to provide support for vertical loading during use. During a side impact collision, the armrest is configured to deform or collapse in a lateral direction. The collapsing armrest may include multiple layers with at least one layer having grooves and channels, or containing cross-ribs, to allow greater deflection in a lateral direction during a side impact collision.Type: GrantFiled: July 13, 2010Date of Patent: May 8, 2012Assignee: Honda Motor Co., Ltd.Inventors: Larry Gene Hughes, Jr., Ryan Van Voorhis, Akira Miyazaki, Craig Allen Markusic, Christopher Mampe, Takayuki Sugama, Peter J. Cardimen
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Patent number: 8113541Abstract: A vehicle supplemental restraint system (SRS) can include an SRS control unit located rearward of the instrument panel in the vehicle. The SRS control unit can be located at or connected to a cross member of the vehicle frame that is located rearward of the instrument panel in the vehicle such that signals from a side sensor attached to a side portion of the vehicle frame are quickly transmitted to the SRS control unit with high signal strength. A space in the control panel or in the instrument panel of the vehicle can then be used to house a multi-axis or single axis satellite sensor to increase signal strength and sensor accuracy and speed for the front crash sensor or sensors in the vehicle. The SRS control unit can be equipped with an impact sensor. The position of the SRS control unit in combination with use of an impact sensor in the SRS control unit 10 can eliminate the need for certain saving sensors while providing for quick and efficient activation of an SRS.Type: GrantFiled: April 6, 2009Date of Patent: February 14, 2012Assignee: Honda Motor Co., Ltd.Inventor: Christopher Mampe
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Publication number: 20110095546Abstract: A door assembly for a vehicle comprises a vehicle door having an outside door panel, and a handle that is moveably mounted to the vehicle door. A latch actuator is operatively connected to the handle. Movement of the handle moves the latch actuator to an open position to allow opening of the door. An internal door part is connected to the outside door panel. The internal door part includes a contact area internally offset from the outside door panel. A counterbalancing member is cooperatively associated with the handle. During a crash condition causing deformation of the door and intrusion of the handle, the counterbalancing member engages the contact area of the internal door part to prevent the handle from moving the latch actuator to the open position.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 27, 2009Publication date: April 28, 2011Applicant: HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD.Inventors: Stephen Russell, Christopher Mampe, Kenichi Kitayama, Masatoshi Mori, Kenneth M. Hartlaub
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Publication number: 20100276957Abstract: A collision absorption system including a collapsing armrest is disclosed. The armrest is configured to provide support for vertical loading during use. During a side impact collision, the armrest is configured to deform or collapse in a lateral direction. The collapsing armrest may include multiple layers with at least one layer having grooves and channels, or containing cross-ribs, to allow greater deflection in a lateral direction during a side impact collision.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 13, 2010Publication date: November 4, 2010Inventors: Larry Gene Hughes, JR., Ryan Van Voorhis, Akira Miyazaki, Craig Allen Markusic, Christopher Mampe, Takayuki Sugama, Peter J. Cardimen
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Publication number: 20100235149Abstract: A method of designing a motor vehicle is disclosed. The method includes simulating a collision of a motor vehicle using a computer model that corresponds to the motor vehicle. Collision data is collected from the simulation and used to determine calibration information for an air bag system.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 13, 2009Publication date: September 16, 2010Applicant: Honda Motor Co., Ltd.Inventors: Brian T. Allen, Christopher Mampe, Peter Cardimen, Skye Malcolm
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Patent number: 7775584Abstract: A collision absorption system including a collapsing armrest. The armrest is configured to provide support for vertical loading during use. During a side impact collision, the armrest is configured to deform or collapse in a lateral direction. The collapsing armrest may include multiple layers with at least one layer having grooves and channels, or containing cross-ribs, to allow greater deflection in a lateral direction during a side impact collision.Type: GrantFiled: April 14, 2008Date of Patent: August 17, 2010Assignee: Honda Motor Co., Ltd.Inventors: Larry Gene Hughes, Jr., Ryan Van Voorhis, Akira Miyazaki, Craig Allen Markusic, Christopher Mampe, Takayuki Sugama, Peter J. Cardimen
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Publication number: 20090256384Abstract: A collision absorption system including a collapsing armrest is disclosed. The armrest is configured to provide support for vertical loading during use. During a side impact collision, the armrest is configured to deform or collapse in a lateral direction.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 14, 2008Publication date: October 15, 2009Applicant: Honda Motor Co., Ltd.Inventors: Larry Gene Hughes, JR., Ryan Van Voorhis, Akira Miyazaki, Craig Allen Markusic, Christopher Mampe, Takayuki Sugama, Peter J. Cardimen
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Publication number: 20090256339Abstract: A vehicle supplemental restraint system (SRS) can include an SRS control unit located rearward of the instrument panel in the vehicle. The SRS control unit can be located at or connected to a cross member of the vehicle frame that is located rearward of the instrument panel in the vehicle such that signals from a side sensor attached to a side portion of the vehicle frame are quickly transmitted to the SRS control unit with high signal strength. A space in the control panel or in the instrument panel of the vehicle can then be used to house a multi-axis or single axis satellite sensor to increase signal strength and sensor accuracy and speed for the front crash sensor or sensors in the vehicle. The SRS control unit can be equipped with an impact sensor. The position of the SRS control unit in combination with use of an impact sensor in the SRS control unit 10 can eliminate the need for certain saving sensors while providing for quick and efficient activation of an SRS.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 6, 2009Publication date: October 15, 2009Inventor: Christopher MAMPE
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Patent number: 6846026Abstract: An impact reduction vehicle bumper system for a vehicle has a pedestrian safety plate, which is connected to a steel bumper beam and occupies the region between a pair of frame rails that are disposed on the front of the vehicle. The bumper beam is connected to side brackets, which are bolted to the vehicle frame rails. Frame rail extensions are located in front of the frame rails and are welded to the side brackets.Type: GrantFiled: February 28, 2002Date of Patent: January 25, 2005Assignee: Honda Giken Kogyo Kabushiki KaishaInventors: Duane Detwiler, Skye Malcolm, Steve Mark, Douglas Longhitano, Ryan Miller, Christopher Mampe, Christos Agouridis, Akihiro Shibuya, David Burge
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Publication number: 20030168869Abstract: An impact reduction vehicle bumper system for a vehicle has a pedestrian safety plate, which is connected to a steel bumper beam and occupies the region between a pair of frame rails that are disposed on the front of the vehicle. The bumper beam is connected to side brackets, which are bolted to the vehicle frame rails. Frame rail extensions are located in front of the frame rails and are welded to the side brackets.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 28, 2002Publication date: September 11, 2003Inventors: Duane Detwiler, Skye Malcolm, Steve Mark, Douglas Longhitano, Ryan Miller, Christopher Mampe, Christos Agouridis, Akihiro Shibuya, David Burge