Patents by Inventor Brian Babin

Brian Babin 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: 10166947
    Abstract: Sealed web retractors and associated systems and methods for retracting a web, such as seat belt web, are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, a web retractor includes a frame having a sidewall with a first opening, a locking assembly attached to the frame and having a housing with a second opening adjacent to the first opening, and a shaft coupler rotatably and sealably carried by the sidewall. The shaft coupler operably couples a spool shaft to the locking assembly through the first and second openings. At least one seal is operably positioned in the first opening between the shaft coupler and the sidewall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 1, 2019
    Assignee: Shield Restraint Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: John Clark, Brandon S. Marriott, Brian Babin
  • Publication number: 20170106832
    Abstract: Sealed web retractors and associated systems and methods for retracting a web, such as seat belt web, are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, a web retractor includes a frame having a sidewall with a first opening, a locking assembly attached to the frame and having a housing with a second opening adjacent to the first opening, and a shaft coupler rotatably and sealably carried by the sidewall. The shaft coupler operably couples a spool shaft to the locking assembly through the first and second openings. At least one seal is operably positioned in the first opening between the shaft coupler and the sidewall.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 2, 2016
    Publication date: April 20, 2017
    Inventors: John Clark, Brandon S. Marriott, Brian Babin
  • Publication number: 20170048176
    Abstract: An active compliance engine used to control/restrict communication or collaboration is provided. The active compliance engines may include a content inspection module that inspects the content of a message for inappropriate language or information. Content could be an instant message, content of an attached file, speech from a voice session, sign language from a video session, or content shared through desktop sharing. The active compliance engines may include a content tagging module that tags inspected content. Ethical wall rules are used in the inspection of participants to a communication to see whether they are allowed to communicate or collaborate with each other. A communication management module manages communications or event based on an inspection.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2016
    Publication date: February 16, 2017
    Inventors: John Onusko, Steven White, Brian Babin
  • Publication number: 20070252591
    Abstract: A through the hole rotary position sensor which incorporates a single ring magnet with a central aperture is disclosed. The rotating shaft whose angular position is to be sensed is adapted to be received in the central aperture. The through the hole rotary position sensor in accordance with the present invention also includes a pair of pole pieces which extend at least partially around the circular magnet. One or more magnetic flux responsive elements are disposed adjacent the pole pieces. In order to shield the sensor from undesirable magnetic flux influences through the rotatable shaft, an optional internal shunt ring may be provided around the exterior of the rotatable shaft. In order to shield the sensor from undesirable external magnetic flux influences, an optional external shunt ring and top and bottom shunt discs may also be provided. The circular magnet, pole pieces, magnetic flux responsive element, optional shunt rings and shunt discs are carried by a non-magnetic housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 11, 2007
    Publication date: November 1, 2007
    Applicant: SIEMENS VDO AUTOMOTIVE CORPORATIN
    Inventor: Brian Babin