Patents by Inventor Andy Holliday

Andy Holliday 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).

  • 3-layer “C” shaped side airbag
    Patent number: 9108587
    Abstract: An airbag assembly may include an airbag with a first fabric panel, a second fabric panel attached to the first fabric panel, and a third fabric panel attached to the second fabric panel. The first and second fabric panels may define a first inflatable cushion and the second and third fabric panels may define a C-shaped second inflatable cushion. Upon deployment, the first inflatable cushion may have a first pressure and the second inflatable cushion may have a second pressure greater than the first pressure. Further, the first inflatable cushion may be positioned directly outboard of the thoracic region and the second inflatable cushion may be positioned directly outboard of the acromial region and the coxal region, but not the thoracic region, to provide gentler cushioning for the thoracic region.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 18, 2015
    Assignee: Autoliv ASP, Inc.
    Inventors: Roger Rickenbach, Terry A. Wheelwright, Don Parker, Andy Holliday, Megan Donahue
  • Protective flap for airbags
    Patent number: 9108589
    Abstract: An airbag assembly can include an airbag cushion and a protective flap. In some arrangements, the protective flap is positioned over at least a portion of an inflatable region of the airbag cushion to prevent the inflatable region of the airbag cushion from being pinched due to securement of the airbag cushion to a mounting member via which the airbag assembly can be secured to a vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 18, 2015
    Assignee: AUTOLIV ASP, INC.
    Inventors: Roger Rickenbach, Terry Alan Wheelwright, Don Parker, Andy Holliday, Megan Donehue
  • PROTECTIVE FLAP FOR AIRBAGS
    Publication number: 20150123382
    Abstract: An airbag assembly can include an airbag cushion and a protective flap. In some arrangements, the protective flap is positioned over at least a portion of an inflatable region of the airbag cushion to prevent the inflatable region of the airbag cushion from being pinched due to securement of the airbag cushion to a mounting member via which the airbag assembly can be secured to a vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 2, 2013
    Publication date: May 7, 2015
    Applicant: AUTOLIV ASP, INC.
    Inventors: Roger Rickenbach, Terry Alan Wheelwright, Don Parker, Andy Holliday, Megan Donehue
  • 3-LAYER "C" SHAPED SIDE AIRBAG
    Publication number: 20150097359
    Abstract: An airbag assembly may include an airbag with a first fabric panel, a second fabric panel attached to the first fabric panel, and a third fabric panel attached to the second fabric panel. The first and second fabric panels may define a first inflatable cushion and the second and third fabric panels may define a C-shaped second inflatable cushion. Upon deployment, the first inflatable cushion may have a first pressure and the second inflatable cushion may have a second pressure greater than the first pressure. Further, the first inflatable cushion may be positioned directly outboard of the thoracic region and the second inflatable cushion may be positioned directly outboard of the acromial region and the coxal region, but not the thoracic region, to provide gentler cushioning for the thoracic region.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 8, 2013
    Publication date: April 9, 2015
    Applicant: Autoliv ASP, Inc.
    Inventors: Roger Rickenbach, Terry A. Wheelwright, Don Parker, Andy Holliday, Megan Donahue
  • Seat bolster chamber
    Patent number: 8480124
    Abstract: A side impact system for protection of an occupant of a vehicle includes a vehicle seat bolster forming a seat bolster cavity and an inflatable side airbag. The airbag includes a side panel having an outer portion defining an outer chamber. A tube panel is disposed within the side panel and joined to a seat bolster portion of the side panel. The tube panel defines a seat bolster chamber and has an opening to allow gas to flow from the seat bolster chamber to the outer chamber. The tube panel, the seat bolster portion of the side panel, and the seat bolster chamber remain within the seat bolster cavity when inflated. The seat bolster portion of the side panel contacts an inner side of the seat bolster cavity when the airbag is inflated. An inflator is operable to provide gas to the seat bolster chamber and the outer chamber.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 18, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2013
    Assignee: Autoliv ASP, Inc.
    Inventors: Roger Rickenbach, Terry Alan Wheelwright, Don Parker, Andy Holliday
  • SEAT BOLSTER CHAMBER
    Publication number: 20120181780
    Abstract: A side impact system for protection of an occupant of a vehicle includes a vehicle seat bolster forming a seat bolster cavity and an inflatable side airbag. The airbag includes a side panel having an outer portion defining an outer chamber. A tube panel is disposed within the side panel and joined to a seat bolster portion of the side panel. The tube panel defines a seat bolster chamber and has an opening to allow gas to flow from the seat bolster chamber to the outer chamber. The tube panel, the seat bolster portion of the side panel, and the seat bolster chamber remain within the seat bolster cavity when inflated. The seat bolster portion of the side panel contacts an inner side of the seat bolster cavity when the airbag is inflated. An inflator is operable to provide gas to the seat bolster chamber and the outer chamber.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 18, 2011
    Publication date: July 19, 2012
    Inventors: Roger RICKENBACH, Terry Alan Wheelwright, Don Parker, Andy Holliday