Patents by Inventor Michael J. Suran

Michael J. Suran 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).

  • Active seat belt control system
    Patent number: 5655619
    Abstract: A control system for controlling the locking and unlocking of a vehicle's seat belt retractors in response to detection of the state of the vehicle's doors and the state of the vehicle's ignition switch.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 1994
    Date of Patent: August 12, 1997
    Assignee: Chrysler Corporation
    Inventors: Michael J. Suran, Ronald E. Fassnacht
  • Active seat belt control system with seat belt in-use sensor
    Patent number: 5520263
    Abstract: A control system for controlling the locking and unlocking of the seat belt retractor used in a vehicle in response to the state of the vehicle's doors, the state of the vehicle's ignition switch, and the state of use of the vehicle's seat belts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 1994
    Date of Patent: May 28, 1996
    Assignee: Chrysler Corporation
    Inventors: Michael J. Suran, Dennis J. Hachey
  • Active seat belt control system with built in interia sensor
    Patent number: 5490575
    Abstract: Control system for controlling the locking and unlocking of seat belt retractors in response to the opened/closed state of the vehicle doors and also the on/off state of the ignition switch.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 1994
    Date of Patent: February 13, 1996
    Assignee: Chrysler Corporation
    Inventors: Michael J. Suran, Michel Trumbo
  • Mounting means for a vehicle passenger side air bag structure
    Patent number: 5145207
    Abstract: Mounting means for a vehicle passenger side air bag structure are provided. The air bag structure includes an air bag housing for containing an uninflated air bag and an air bag deployment chute mounted in a vehicle instrument panel opening on the passenger side. A portion of the air bag housing is slidably received in the air bag deployment chute. A connector bracket interconnects the air bag housing and air bag deployment chute preventing separation thereof during deployment of an air bag.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 1991
    Date of Patent: September 8, 1992
    Assignee: Chrysler Corporation
    Inventors: John M. Bederka, Michael J. Suran, Ahmed El-Bohy
  • Mounting means for a vehicle passenger side air bag structure
    Patent number: 5135252
    Abstract: Mounting means for a vehicle passenger side air bag structure are provided. The air bag structure includes an air bag housing for containing an uninflated air bag and an air bag deployment chute mounted in a vehicle instrument panel opening on the passenger side. A portion of the air bag housing is slidably received in the air bag deployment chute. A connector bracket interconnects the air bag housing and air bag deployment chute preventing separation thereof during deployment of an air bag.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 1991
    Date of Patent: August 4, 1992
    Assignee: Chrysler Corporation
    Inventors: Michael J. Suran, John M. Bederka
  • Mounting means for a vehicle passenger side air bag structure
    Patent number: 5127669
    Abstract: Mounting means for a vehicle passenger side air bag structure are provided. The air bag structure includes an air bag housing for containing an uninflated air bag and an air bag deployment chute mounted in a vehicle instrument panel opening on the passenger side. A portion of the air bag housing is slidably received in the air bag deployment chute. A connector bracket interconnects the air bag housing and air bag deployment chute preventing separation thereof during deployment of an air bag.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 1991
    Date of Patent: July 7, 1992
    Assignee: Chrysler Corporation
    Inventors: Michael J. Suran, Ahmed El-Bohy, John M. Bederka