Patents by Inventor Jeffrey LaFranier

Jeffrey LaFranier 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).

  • Publication number: 20050230950
    Abstract: An inflator (14) includes a structure (20) that helps define a chamber (30) for containing a volume of inflation fluid (32). A closure member (90) is openable to provide fluid communication between the chamber (30) and an exterior of the inflator (14). A stamped end cap (100) is connectable with the structure (20) to help close the chamber (30). The end cap (100) is made of a steel plate material and has a stamped initiator support portion (112). The initiator support portion (112) has a passage (116) that extends through the end cap (100). An initiator (114) is supported in the initiator support portion (112) of the end cap (100).
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 20, 2004
    Publication date: October 20, 2005
    Inventors: Craig Fischer, William Butler, Jeffrey LaFranier, Christopher Ruf