Patents by Inventor Curtis W. Strader

Curtis W. Strader 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).

  • Divided airbag system
    Patent number: 7350807
    Abstract: An airbag assembly is disclosed. The airbag assembly includes an inflatable cushion having a recess in its lower portion. The recess may form split sections in the lower portion of the cushion. The recess may be configured to receive a rear-facing child car seat during deployment. The airbag assembly may further include a tethering system to control deployment of the split sections of the cushion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 25, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 1, 2008
    Assignee: Autoliv ASP, Inc.
    Inventors: David W. Schneider, Changsoo Choi, Timothy A. DePottey, Curtis W. Strader
  • Divided airbag system
    Patent number: RE43353
    Abstract: An airbag assembly is disclosed. The airbag assembly includes an inflatable cushion having a recess in its lower portion. The recess may form split sections in the lower portion of the cushion. The recess may be configured to receive a rear-facing child car seat during deployment. The airbag assembly may further include a tethering system to control deployment of the split sections of the cushion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 8, 2012
    Assignee: Autoliv ASP, Inc.
    Inventors: David W. Schneider, Changsoo Choi, Timothy A. DePottey, Curtis W. Strader