Patents by Inventor David M. Smoger

David M. Smoger 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).

  • Foam shut-off method
    Patent number: 6375878
    Abstract: An instrument panel of an automotive vehicle includes a rigid retainer preformed with an air bag opening and a recessed ledge extending about the opening. A separately formed door is installed on the opening and hinged to the retainer along one edge. The remaining three edges overlie the ledge to prevent inward movement of the door. The retainer and door are placed in a cavity of a mold tool in spaced relation to an outer skin and foam constituents are reacted therebetween to develop a foam layer. A foam seal is provided at the interface of the ledge and door to prevent the escape of foam past the ledge.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2002
    Assignee: Textron Automotive Company Inc.
    Inventors: John D. Gray, C. Christopher Griggs, David M. Smoger
  • Foam shut-off construction
    Patent number: 6237935
    Abstract: An instrument panel of an automotive vehicle includes a rigid retainer preformed with an air bag opening and a recessed ledge extending about the opening. A separately formed door is installed on the opening and hinged to the retainer along one edge. The remaining three edges overlie the ledge to prevent inward movement of the door. The retainer and door are placed in a cavity of a mold tool in spaced relation to an outer skin and foam constituents are reacted therebetween to develop a foam layer. A foam seal is provided at the interface of the ledge and door to prevent the escape of foam past the ledge.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 2000
    Date of Patent: May 29, 2001
    Assignee: Textron Automotive Company
    Inventors: John D. Gray, C. Christopher Griggs, David M. Smoger
  • Construction and method of making air bag closure assembly
    Patent number: 6123356
    Abstract: An instrument panel of an automotive vehicle includes a rigid retainer preformed with an air bag opening and a recessed ledge extending about the opening. A separately formed door is installed on the opening and hinged to the retainer along one edge. The remaining three edges overlie the ledge to prevent inward movement of the door. The retainer and door are placed in a cavity of a mold tool in spaced relation to an outer skin and foam constituents are reacted therebetween to develop a foam layer. A foam seal is provided at the interface of the ledge and door to prevent the escape of foam past the ledge.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 3, 1998
    Date of Patent: September 26, 2000
    Assignee: Textron Automotive Company
    Inventors: John D. Gray, C. Christopher Griggs, David M. Smoger
  • Glove and boot dryer
    Patent number: D604916
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 24, 2009
    Inventors: George G. Mansour, David M. Smoger, Glen D. Hendershott