Patents by Inventor Gary M. Collins

Gary M. Collins 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).

  • Airbag module Z-height control tab
    Patent number: 6752415
    Abstract: A Z-height control tab maintains the distance between an airbag cover and a reaction housing. The reaction housing and airbag cover interlock to define a Z-height. The Z-height is defined as the distance between the two interlocked members. The Z-height control tab extends from the reaction housing and engages a wall edge of a skirt extending from the airbag cover. This Z-height control tab engagement maintains the Z-height by preventing the airbag cover and the reaction housing from compressing together.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 5, 2001
    Date of Patent: June 22, 2004
    Assignee: Autoliv ASP, Inc.
    Inventors: James E. Nelson, Gary M. Collins
  • Airbag module Z-height control tab
    Publication number: 20030067143
    Abstract: A Z-height control tab maintains the distance between an airbag cover and a reaction housing. The reaction housing and airbag cover interlock to define a Z-height. The Z-height is defined as the distance between the two interlocked members. The Z-height control tab extends from the reaction housing and engages a wall edge of a skirt extending from the airbag cover. This Z-height control tab engagement maintains the Z-height by preventing the airbag cover and the reaction housing from compressing together.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 5, 2001
    Publication date: April 10, 2003
    Inventors: James E. Nelson, Gary M. Collins