Patents by Inventor Rashik Mangubhai Patel

Rashik Mangubhai Patel 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).

  • Vehicle occupant position and velocity sensor
    Patent number: 5653462
    Abstract: An occupant position sensor utilizing either ultrasonic, microwave or optical technologies, or seatbelt spool out and seat position sensors, are used as inputs to the primary vehicle crash sensor circuit to permit the longest possible sensing time before the occupant gets proximate to the airbag and is in danger of being injured by the deploying airbag. The sensor further disables the inflatable restraint system if the occupant is in danger of being injured by the system deployment. Separate systems are used for the driver and passenger to permit the optimum decision to be made for each occupant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 1995
    Date of Patent: August 5, 1997
    Assignee: Automotive Technologies International, Inc.
    Inventors: David S. Breed, Vittorio Castelli, Wendell C. Johnson, William E. DuVall, Rashik Mangubhai Patel
  • Vehicle occupant position and velocity sensor
    Patent number: RE37736
    Abstract: An occupant position sensor utilizing either ultrasonic, microwave or optical technologies, or seatbelt spool out and seat position sensors, are used as inputs to the primary vehicle crash sensor circuit to permit the longest possible sensing time before the occupant gets proximate to the airbag and is in danger of being injured by the deploying airbag. The sensor further disables the inflatable restraint system if the occupant is in danger of being injured by the system deployment. Separate systems are used for the driver and passenger to permit the optimum decision to be made for each occupant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 2000
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2002
    Assignee: Automotive Technologies International Inc.
    Inventors: David S. Breed, Vittorio Castelli, Wilbur E. DuVall, Wendell C. Johnson, Rashik Mangubhai Patel