Patents by Inventor Albert E. Billis

Albert E. Billis 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).

  • Three-point passive occupant restraint system
    Patent number: 4310179
    Abstract: A three-point passive seat belt system includes a continuous-loop restraint belt having upper and lower ends attached to the door. A control belt has its outboard end attached to a junction ring which encircles the continuous-loop belt to define lap belt and shoulder belt portions. The inboard end of the control belt is mounted inboard the seat by a retractor reel which winds the control belt. When the door is closed the retractor winds the control belt to establish the lap and shoulder belt portions respectively across the lower and upper torso of the occupant. The outboard end of the lap belt portion is attached to the door by a resilient anchor strap forward of the MVSS 210 specified mounting location.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 1979
    Date of Patent: January 12, 1982
    Assignee: General Motors Corporation
    Inventors: James A. Winnale, Lloyd W. Rogers, Jr., Edward E. Compeau, Albert E. Billis