Patents by Inventor Daniel A. Heath

Daniel A. Heath 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).

  • Airbag tie back
    Patent number: 6698792
    Abstract: A simple string device 1 is used to retain an airbag in its folded position. The string device 1 is comprised of a string 10 formed in a loop or various types of loops, according to particular airbag configurations. The string device 2 is looped over securing studs 46 which protrude from the base 41 of the airbag assembly and are used to secure the airbag unit to a mounting structure. The string device 1 is then looped over the folded airbag 44 and looped around the securing studs 46 from the opposite direction, thus securing the folded airbag 44 in position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 2002
    Date of Patent: March 2, 2004
    Assignee: Takata Restraint Systems, Inc.
    Inventor: Daniel A. Heath
  • Airbag tie back
    Publication number: 20030197359
    Abstract: A simple string device 1 is used to retain an airbag in its folded position. The string device 1 is comprised of a string 10 formed in a loop or various types of loops, according to particular airbag configurations. The string device 2 is looped over securing studs 46 which protrude from the base 41 of the airbag assembly and are used to secure the airbag unit to a mounting structure. The string device 1 is then looped over the folded airbag 44 and looped around the securing studs 46 from the opposite direction, thus securing the folded airbag 44 in position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 23, 2002
    Publication date: October 23, 2003
    Inventor: Daniel A. Heath