Patents by Inventor Brian C. Jenkins

Brian C. Jenkins 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).

  • Sliding cushion retainer with self-locking device
    Patent number: 5470098
    Abstract: A retainer ring having expandable sides for attaching a passenger side air bag to a air bag module canister. The retainer ring accommodates slight variations in the canister thus permitting the air bag cushion to be securely fastened to the canister without the formation of gaps between the air bag cushion and the canister. This reduces gas leakage from the canister during deployment of the air bag cushion. A self-locking mechanism is also provided to permit assembly of the retainer ring without the need for fasteners or special tools.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 1994
    Date of Patent: November 28, 1995
    Assignee: Morton International, Inc.
    Inventors: Attila Szigethy, Brian C. Jenkins, Marc D. Folsom