Patents by Inventor Bobby Lusk

Bobby Lusk 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).

  • Patent number: 8764049
    Abstract: A side airbag module assembly for a vehicle seat back rest features a molded plastic cover (22) with a Class A surface constituting the outside of the cover visible after installation in the backrest (60). A base plate (32) of an airbag holder (24) made of metal or plastic is rigidly connected to the cover (22) by insert-molding or a different method of attachment. A fastening bracket (34) is integrally formed onto the base plate (32). An airbag (15) including a gas generator (14) is prepackaged in a soft pack (12) with fasteners (20) protruding from the soft pack (12). The fasteners (20) and the fastening bracket (34) are configured to attach the soft pack (12) to the airbag holder (24). Upon deployment of the airbag, the fastening bracket (34) will bend and thereby open the cover (22), which allows the airbag (15) to inflate in a forward direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 11, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 1, 2014
    Assignee: Autoilv ASP, Inc.
    Inventors: Bobby Lusk, Bin Wang, Brian Czach, Bradley W. Smith, Charles Richards, Louis Mueller, Mark S. Hatfield, Brett Richard Garner
  • Publication number: 20130015640
    Abstract: A side airbag module assembly for a vehicle seat back rest features a molded plastic cover (22) with a Class A surface constituting the outside of the cover visible after installation in the backrest (60). A base plate (32) of an airbag holder (24) made of metal or plastic is rigidly connected to the cover (22) by insert-molding or a different method of attachment. A fastening bracket (34) is integrally formed onto the base plate (32). An airbag (15) including a gas generator (14) is prepackaged in a soft pack (12) with fasteners (20) protruding from the soft pack (12). The fasteners (20) and the fastening bracket (34) are configured to attach the soft pack (12) to the airbag holder (24). Upon deployment of the airbag, the fastening bracket (34) will bend and thereby open the cover (22), which allows the airbag (15) to inflate in a forward direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 11, 2011
    Publication date: January 17, 2013
    Inventors: Bobby Lusk, Bin Wang, Brian Czach, Bradley W. Smith, Charles Richards, Louis Mueller, Mark S. Hatfield, Brett Richard Garner
  • Patent number: 8272664
    Abstract: The airbag assembly features an airbag cushion, a deployment flap, an extension flap attached to the deployment flap, and a lateral flap. The deployment flap is configured to protect the airbag cushion as it deploys from the module housing. The extension flap is configured to position the airbag cushion during deployment. The lateral flap is configured to allow for proper airbag deployment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 25, 2012
    Assignee: Autoliv ASP, Inc.
    Inventors: Jesse Benny, Michael Lachat, Anna Libby, Bobby Lusk
  • Publication number: 20090152842
    Abstract: The airbag assembly features an airbag cushion, a deployment flap, an extension flap attached to the deployment flap, and a lateral flap. The deployment flap is configured to protect the airbag cushion as it deploys from the module housing. The extension flap is configured to position the airbag cushion during deployment. The lateral flap is configured to allow for proper airbag deployment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 13, 2007
    Publication date: June 18, 2009
    Applicant: Autoliv ASP, Inc.
    Inventors: JESSE BENNY, Michael Lachat, Anna Libby, Bobby Lusk