Patents by Inventor Robert W. Svetlik

Robert W. Svetlik 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: 6502859
    Abstract: An automotive safety net system having a front safety net and respective side safety nets, woven of man-made, synthetic, or natural fibers to prevent vehicle occupants from being thrust forward or sideways beyond the placement of the net in case of a sudden impact. The front safety net is attached to the interior of the vehicle frame transversely behind the front seats. The side safety nets are attached to respective ends of the front safety net and extend in a rearward direction attached to the interior of the vehicle frame adjacent the rear seat. The safety nets are attached to the interior of the vehicle frame using U-shaped mounting brackets having flared ends and adjustable length straps. The mounting brackets are low profile so as not to hinder ingress or egress, and the safety nets are easily detachable by releasing the straps at the respective mounting brackets.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 2001
    Date of Patent: January 7, 2003
    Inventor: Robert W. Svetlik
  • Publication number: 20020190513
    Abstract: An automotive safety net system having a front safety net and respective side safety nets, woven of man-made, synthetic, or natural fibers to prevent vehicle occupants from being thrust forward or sideways beyond the placement of the net in case of a sudden impact. The front safety net is attached to the interior of the vehicle frame transversely behind the front seats. The side safety nets are attached to respective ends of the front safety net and extend in a rearward direction attached to the interior of the vehicle frame adjacent the rear seat. The safety nets are attached to the interior of the vehicle frame using U-shaped mounting brackets having flared ends and adjustable length straps. The mounting brackets are low profile so as not to hinder ingress or egress, and the safety nets are easily detachable by releasing the straps at the respective mounting brackets.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 18, 2001
    Publication date: December 19, 2002
    Inventor: Robert W. Svetlik