Patents by Inventor George Kirchoff

George Kirchoff 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).

  • Inflator and remote sensor with through bulkhead initiator
    Patent number: 4699400
    Abstract: An assembly for coupling an ignitive reaction to the inflator of a steering wheel mounted air bag safety system utilizes a through bulkhead initiator of the inflator through a slip joint or ring on the steering shaft which holds stationary a pyrotechnic transfer/booster from a collision responsive sensor and allows the inflator to turn with the steering wheel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 1985
    Date of Patent: October 13, 1987
    Assignee: Morton Thiokol, Inc.
    Inventors: Gary V. Adams, David P. Dahle, George Kirchoff