Patents by Inventor Carter L. Burroughs

Carter L. Burroughs 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).

  • Hybrid inflator
    Patent number: 7320479
    Abstract: A hybrid inflator for inflating an airbag system has one or more heater assemblies with an enhancer charge contained in the heater with bypass ports or openings in direct communication with the inert gas. Upon ignition a portion of the enhancer charge bypasses the heater gas generant charge to pre-heat the inert gas prior to or simultaneously with a remaining portion of the enhancer charge igniting the heater gas generant charge.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 3, 2005
    Date of Patent: January 22, 2008
    Assignee: Key Safety Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Dennis A. Trevillyan, Michael E. Kelley, Michael F. Mulville, Carter L. Burroughs, John H. Adams, Edward R. Stembler