Patents by Inventor Brian J. Powals

Brian J. Powals 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).

  • Extended inflatable coverage of inflatable curtains
    Patent number: 7556286
    Abstract: An inflatable curtain airbag module is disclosed. The airbag module may include an inflatable curtain that has several inflatable chambers, at least one of which provides impact protection below an A-pillar of a vehicle. The chamber below the A-pillar may be bottom-filled, while the other chambers are top-filled. The airbag module may also include a sail panel attached to the inflatable curtain at an angle with respect to a direction of compaction of the inflatable curtain.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 7, 2009
    Assignee: Autoliv ASP, Inc.
    Inventor: Brian J. Powals