Patents by Inventor Donald R. Varner

Donald R. Varner 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: 4863190
    Abstract: A three-point passive restraint system for a convertible-type vehicle includes first a shoulder belt retractor and a lap belt retractor mounted interiorly of the vehicle onto the inner door structure thereof. A pillar is rigidly secured to the door structure and projects thereabove and includes a guide for directing or guiding the shoulder belting associated with the restraint system. Optionally, the restraint system may include a secondary door locking system including a locking pin mounted onto the pillar which is releasably engaged by a keeper formed on a second pillar mounted on the rear quarter panel of the vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 11, 1988
    Date of Patent: September 5, 1989
    Assignee: ASC Incorporated
    Inventors: Stephen P. Tokarz, Lon A. Zaback, Thomas Pavlak, Donald R. Varner