Patents by Inventor Gary Fussell

Gary Fussell 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).

  • Publication number: 20070108658
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the formation of a double angle V-groove in the backside of plastic shells to provide a preweakened section for a vehicle application. The double angle V-groove may be located at the airbag deployment opening of a vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2006
    Publication date: May 17, 2007
    Applicant: COLLINS & AIKMAN PRODUCTS CO.
    Inventors: Richard LELAND, Gary FUSSELL
  • Patent number: 7128334
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the formation of a double angle V-groove in the backside of plastic shells to provide a preweakened section for a vehicle application. The double angle V-groove may be located at the airbag deployment opening of a vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 2003
    Date of Patent: October 31, 2006
    Assignee: Collins & Aikman Products Co.
    Inventors: Richard L. Leland, Gary Fussell
  • Publication number: 20040232669
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the formation of a double angle V-groove in the backside of plastic shells to provide a preweakened section for a vehicle application. The double angle V-groove may be located at the airbag deployment opening of a vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 17, 2003
    Publication date: November 25, 2004
    Inventors: Richard L. Leland, Gary Fussell