Patents by Inventor Paul W. Hardin, Jr.

Paul W. Hardin, Jr. 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).

  • Patent number: 5597178
    Abstract: A vehicular restraint system in which the airbag and the seatbelt structures are combined. The airbag is located in a pouch and either the lap or shoulder belt of the restraint assembly is threaded through the pouch together with a gas flow channel which is connected to the airbag within the pouch from a source of gas for inflating the airbag. Upon sensor indication of vehicle impact, the source of gas releases the gas through the gas flow channel into the airbag which is inflated in place. When the airbag is positioned on the vehicle occupant's lap, the airbag inflates upwardly from the lap position and when the airbag is positioned on the shoulder belt, the airbag inflates in both a downward and an upward direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 1994
    Date of Patent: January 28, 1997
    Inventor: Paul W. Hardin, Jr.
  • Patent number: 5009542
    Abstract: A traffic barrier gate for controlling the flow of vehicles through a barrier, such as a concrete median wall between opposing traffic lanes of a controlled access highway. In one embodiment the gate comprises hinged sidewall panels connected to a support member which is moved vertically on command and which, when moved, causes the sidewall panels to collapse and spread out thereby forming a ramp for the passage of vehicles through the wall barrier. In a second embodiment, the gate revolves 180.degree., upon command, and then retracts into a well in the ground thereby forming the traffic ramp.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 1990
    Date of Patent: April 23, 1991
    Inventors: Paul W. Hardin, Jr., Wayne Taylor