Patents by Inventor David Thayer Merrill

David Thayer Merrill 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).

  • BUCKLE ASSEMBLY HAVING SINGLE RELEASE FOR MULTIPLE BELT CONNECTORS
    Publication number: 20130019439
    Abstract: A buckle assembly for a vehicle restraint system where the buckle assembly is adapted to receive a plurality of belt connectors, with the belt connectors being simultaneously released upon moving at least one handle to a release position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 8, 2012
    Publication date: January 24, 2013
    Applicant: AmSafe, Inc.
    Inventors: Allen R. Keene, David Thayer Merrill
  • BUCKLE ASSEMBLY HAVING SINGLE RELEASE FOR MULTIPLE BELT CONNECTORS
    Publication number: 20100125983
    Abstract: A buckle assembly for a vehicle restraint system where the buckle assembly is adapted to receive a plurality of belt connectors, with the belt connectors being simultaneously released upon moving at least one handle to a release position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 21, 2009
    Publication date: May 27, 2010
    Applicant: AmSafe, Inc.
    Inventors: Allen R. Keene, David Thayer Merrill
  • Buckle assembly having single release for multiple belt connectors
    Patent number: 7614124
    Abstract: A buckle assembly for a vehicle restraint system where the buckle assembly is adapted to receive a plurality of belt connectors, with the belt connectors being simultaneously released upon moving at least one handle to a release position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2009
    Assignee: AmSafe, Inc.
    Inventors: Allen R. Keene, David Thayer Merrill
  • Child travel restraint system
    Patent number: 7464989
    Abstract: A child travel restraint system having a child safety seat adapted to be removably connected to a vehicle seat and a supplemental child restraint adapted to be stowed with the child safety seat, with the supplemental child restraint further adapted to be separated from the child safety seat and removably fastened to a vehicle passenger seat, and a method of providing a child restraint when traveling by land vehicle and by aircraft within a given trip.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 16, 2008
    Assignee: AmSafe Commercial Products
    Inventor: David Thayer Merrill
  • BUCKLE ASSEMBLY HAVING SINGLE RELEASE FOR MULTIPLE BELT CONNECTORS
    Publication number: 20080172847
    Abstract: A buckle assembly for a vehicle restraint system where the buckle assembly is adapted to receive a plurality of belt connectors, with the belt connectors being simultaneously released upon moving at least one handle to a release position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 24, 2007
    Publication date: July 24, 2008
    Inventors: Allen R. Keene, David Thayer Merrill
  • Buckle assembly having single release for multiple belt connectors
    Patent number: 7263750
    Abstract: A buckle assembly for a vehicle restraint system where the buckle assembly is adapted to receive a plurality of belt connectors, with the belt connectors being simultaneously released upon moving at least one handle to a release position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 2005
    Date of Patent: September 4, 2007
    Assignee: AmSafe, Inc.
    Inventors: Allen R. Keene, David Thayer Merrill