Patents by Inventor Tim Ellison

Tim Ellison 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: 20090114109
    Abstract: An igniter body for an airbag inflator comprising a stamped metal body portion having a generally annular flange and a central opening. A generally cylindrical plastic connector portion is disposed within the annular flange and is connected to the body portion. The connector portion may be integrally molded within the body portion. The central opening in the body portion is constructed to receive an initiator therein, and the connector portion is constructed to receive a power module therein for connection to an initiator disposed in the central opening and surrounded by a sleeve that is secured to the body portion to retain the initiator thereon.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 1, 2007
    Publication date: May 7, 2009
    Applicant: ARC AUTOMOTIVE INC.
    Inventors: Doug Overton, Tim Ellison, Robert Zimbrich, Barbara Shook
  • Patent number: 6875914
    Abstract: A photovoltaic roofing system includes front surface electrical connections and can be installed utilizing conventional tools and techniques. The system includes particularly configured photovoltaic power generating roofing shingles which provide for linearly aligned electrical terminals when installed. The system may be used in conjunction with a protective cap which shields the connections.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 2003
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2005
    Assignee: United Solar Systems Corporation
    Inventors: Subhendu Guha, Tim Ellison