Patents by Inventor Abraham J. Mitchell

Abraham J. Mitchell 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).

  • Spool tensioning device for airbag installation
    Patent number: 7748741
    Abstract: An airbag assembly comprises a tensioning mechanism including a clutch is disclosed. The tensioning mechanism maintains the airbag in a desired position upon installation. In one embodiment, an inflatable curtain is coupled to a spool clutch and fastener via a tether to provide tension along the longitudinal mounting surface of the inflatable curtain during its installation adjacent the vehicle roof rail.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 6, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 6, 2010
    Assignee: Autoliv ASP, Inc.
    Inventors: Abraham J. Mitchell, Kurt Gammill
  • Spool Tensioning device for airbag installation
    Publication number: 20080106084
    Abstract: An airbag assembly comprises a tensioning mechanism including a clutch is disclosed. The tensioning mechanism maintains the airbag in a desired position upon installation. In one embodiment, an inflatable curtain is coupled to a spool clutch and fastener via a tether to provide tension along the longitudinal mounting surface of the inflatable curtain during its installation adjacent the vehicle roof rail.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 6, 2006
    Publication date: May 8, 2008
    Inventors: Abraham J. Mitchell, Kurt Gammill