Patents by Inventor Heather Springer

Heather Springer 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).

  • AIR BAG COVER
    Publication number: 20090278337
    Abstract: A molded air bag cover (10) for placement within a vehicle to cover an air bag. The air bag cover (10) comprises a first portion (19) providing a substantial portion of the air bag cover (10) and a second portion (20) defining a tear seam (16, 18). The first portion (19) has a first wall thickness; the second portion (20) has a second wall thickness greater than the first wall thickness. The air bag cover (10) opens to allow the air bag to pass through the air bag cover by surface fracture upon application of force by the air bag as the air bag is inflated. The wall thickness of the second portion (20) is configured to inhibit undesired fracture of the air bag cover.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 13, 2005
    Publication date: November 12, 2009
    Applicant: Johnson Controls Technology Company
    Inventors: Heather Springer, Jeffrey T. Stout, Ronald A. Bozio