Patents Represented by Law Firm Trexler, Bushnell, Giangiorgi & Blackstong, Ltd.
  • Patent number: 5639113
    Abstract: A fastening assembly for an inflatable module includes a support structure arranged for securing the inflatable module to a vehicle component or the like, and a coupling member having a portion projecting from the support structure. A locking member securable to the vehicle component is arranged for reception of the coupling member which has a resilient lock element slidably carried on the projecting portion of the coupling member and arranged for snap fit into a locking position within the locking member to secure fastening of the module to the vehicle component.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 1996
    Date of Patent: June 17, 1997
    Assignee: Textron Inc.
    Inventors: David C. Goss, Steven P. Donovan, David W. Everdon