Patents by Inventor James A. Dent

James A. Dent 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).

  • Folded air bag retention apparatus
    Patent number: 5761889
    Abstract: A folded air bag retaining apparatus for retaining a folded air bag coupled to a reaction plate in a folded configuration during the positioning of a cover. The apparatus including a holding fixture for supporting the reaction plate and the folded air bag coupled to the reaction plate, in a position to receive the enclosing cover, and a flexible band for retaining the folded air bag in a folded configuration until after the enclosing cover is positioned to enclose the folded air bag and the enclosing cover is coupled to the reaction plate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 1996
    Date of Patent: June 9, 1998
    Assignee: Automated Solutions, Inc.
    Inventors: Kenneth C. Blaisdell, James A. Dent, Larry P. Hulsey, Robert A. Rhinefrank
  • Method of producing an air bag module using a retractable air bag retaining means
    Patent number: 5673471
    Abstract: A folded air bag retaining apparatus for retaining a folded air bag coupled to a reaction plate in a folded configuration during the positioning of a cover. The apparatus including a holding fixture for supporting the reaction plate and the folded air bag coupled to the reaction plate, in a position to receive the enclosing cover, and a flexible band for retaining the folded air bag in a folded configuration until after the enclosing cover is positioned to enclose the folded air bag and the enclosing cover is coupled to the reaction plate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 1995
    Date of Patent: October 7, 1997
    Assignee: Automated Solutions, Inc.
    Inventors: Kenneth C. Blaisdell, James A. Dent, Larry P. Hulsey, Robert A. Rhinefrank