Patents by Inventor Daniel E Crimmins

Daniel E Crimmins 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).

  • Patent number: 6929286
    Abstract: A turning loop cover is disclosed that is configured to slidably engage a turning loop and a fastener of a seatbelt system. The turning loop cover is primarily formed of a housing that has an internal volume and a first surface wherein a plurality of ribs extend from the first surface into the internal volume. The ribs are configured to attenuate a force acting upon the first surface of the housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2005
    Assignee: Autoliv ASP, Inc.
    Inventors: Lance Bertelle, Michael L. Goatley, Daniel E. Crimmins, James N. Sonnenberg
  • Patent number: 6874818
    Abstract: A seat belt anchorage has a tubular housing adapted to be mounted on support structure of a vehicle. The housing has a cylindrical wall. A nut is axially slidable along the inner surface of the cylindrical wall. The housing has a transverse wall at an inner end of the cylindrical wall. The transverse wall has a tapered surface. The transverse wall has an annular abutment ring inwardly of the tapered surface defining a central opening. The nut has a tapered side in contact with the tapered surface of said transverse wall and an end in contact with the abutment ring. A bolt has a shank extending through the opening and threaded into the nut. The bolt has a head exteriorly of the housing and a collar on the shank between the head and the abutment ring. A seat belt supporting plate is mounted on the collar. The bolt in normal use is tightened to draw the tapered side of the nut against the tapered surface of the transverse wall and to draw the collar against the abutment ring.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 2003
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2005
    Assignee: DaimlerChrysler Corporation
    Inventors: Daniel E Crimmins, Steven F Snyder
  • Publication number: 20040251674
    Abstract: A seat belt anchorage has a tubular housing adapted to be mounted on support structure of a vehicle. The housing has a cylindrical wall. A nut is axially slidable along the inner surface of the cylindrical wall. The housing has a transverse wall at an inner end of the cylindrical wall. The transverse wall has a tapered surface. The transverse wall has an annular abutment ring inwardly of the tapered surface defining a central opening. The nut has a tapered side in contact with the tapered surface of said transverse wall and an end in contact with the abutment ring. A bolt has a shank extending through the opening and threaded into the nut. The bolt has a head exteriorly of the housing and a collar on the shank between the head and the abutment ring. A seat belt supporting plate is mounted on the collar. The bolt in normal use is tightened to draw the tapered side of the nut against the tapered surface of the transverse wall and to draw the collar against the abutment ring.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 11, 2003
    Publication date: December 16, 2004
    Inventors: Daniel E. Crimmins, Steven F. Snyder
  • Publication number: 20040036268
    Abstract: A turning loop cover is disclosed that is configured to slidably engage a turning loop and a fastener of a seatbelt system. The turning loop cover is primarily formed of a housing that has an internal volume and a first surface wherein a plurality of ribs extend from the first surface into the internal volume. The ribs are configured to attenuate a force acting upon the first surface of the housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 26, 2002
    Publication date: February 26, 2004
    Inventors: Lance Bertelle, Michael L. Goatley, Daniel E. Crimmins, James N. Sonnenberg