Patents by Inventor Darcy Malavolti

Darcy Malavolti 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 cover with retaining channel
    Patent number: 7568724
    Abstract: An airbag module including a module housing and cover is disclosed. The cover may include a molded-in channel to engage a flange extending from the module housing. The interaction between the channel and flange permit limited movement of the cover with respect to the module housing. The airbag module may further include hook and window engagement mechanisms as well as locking tab and window engagement mechanisms to couple the cover to the housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 4, 2009
    Assignee: Autoliv ASP, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael B. Kutchey, Steven C. Glefke, Darcy Malavolti, Noah G. Vogeli
  • Airbag cover with retaining channel
    Publication number: 20080073884
    Abstract: An airbag module including a module housing and cover is disclosed. The cover may include a molded-in channel to engage a flange extending from the module housing. The interaction between the channel and flange permit limited movement of the cover with respect to the module housing. The airbag module may further include hook and window engagement mechanisms as well as locking tab and window engagement mechanisms to couple the cover to the housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 22, 2006
    Publication date: March 27, 2008
    Inventors: Michael B. Kutchey, Steven C. Glefke, Darcy Malavolti, Noah G. Vogeli