Patents by Inventor Eddie Ray McNutt

Eddie Ray McNutt 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: 6309004
    Abstract: An auxiliary sun visor comprising a tinted transparent plastic glare shield molded onto a plastic strap which attaches temporarily to the permanent sun visor by means of interlocking fabric. The auxiliary sun visor rotates (pivots) to the side window thereby allowing sun visors to be deployed on windshield and front side window simultaneously. The interlocking fabric method of attachment to permanent sun visor will not interfere with newly innovated head curtain side air bags. If this auxiliary sun visor is struck by the rapid descending and inflating side air bags the fabric attachment will separate without risk of metal parts becoming projectiles as used in prior art of auxiliary sun visors. The glare shield is made from unbreakable semi-rigid plastic material that will not cause the extensive injuries that a rigid visor with multiple parts and rigid plastic could inflict when the side head curtain air bag rapidly descends from the vehicle roof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 2001
    Date of Patent: October 30, 2001
    Inventors: Eddie Ray McNutt, Mary Sue McNutt