Patents by Inventor Henry V. Phillips

Henry V. Phillips 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).

  • Airbag cover attachment and opening assembly
    Patent number: 7261314
    Abstract: An airbag assembly is disclosed for use in automotive protective systems. In one embodiment, the airbag assembly includes a cover with one or more ribs. A tray defines a cavity for housing an airbag and includes one or more channels that each receive a corresponding rib. An end of the cover is secured to an end of the tray. Upon deployment of an airbag, the cover pulls from the tray and dislodges the ribs from the channels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 4, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2007
    Assignee: Autoliv ASP, Inc.
    Inventors: David W. Schneider, Henry V. Phillips, Timothy A. DePottey