Patents by Inventor James Bederka

James Bederka 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 DEPLOYMENT SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20080296941
    Abstract: An air bag deployment system for use in a vehicle is disclosed have a frame, an air bag, a first deployment chute portion, and a second deployment chute portion. The frame is securable within the vehicle for use therein defining a support structure and a channel therethrough. The air bag is disposed within the support structure of the frame. The air bag deployment mechanism is operatively connected to the air bag. The first deployment chute portion is provided at least partially disposed in and securable adjacent the channel by at least one retainer. The second deployment chute portion at least partially disposed in and securable adjacent the channel by at least one retainer. The first and second deployment chute portions partially support the air bag and assist the air bag to move from a stored position to at least one deployed position when activated by the deployment mechanism.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 30, 2007
    Publication date: December 4, 2008
    Applicant: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC
    Inventors: James Bederka, Scott Lucas, Michael Filipovich, Jerry Brown
  • Contoured side impact airbag
    Patent number: 7448645
    Abstract: A side impact airbag and deployment system including an inflator is provided. The airbag has a generally B-shaped, or hour-glass, configuration and has a broad shoulder loading portion, a narrow central portion, and a broad pelvis loading portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2008
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: James Bederka, David Zhao, Krish Aekbote, Leonard Shaner
  • CONTOURED SIDE IMPACT AIRBAG
    Publication number: 20070228699
    Abstract: A side impact airbag and deployment system including an inflator is provided. The airbag has a generally B-shaped, or hour-glass, configuration and has a broad shoulder loading portion, a narrow central portion, and a broad pelvis loading portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 31, 2006
    Publication date: October 4, 2007
    Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: James Bederka, David Zhao, Krish Aekbote, Leonard Shaner
  • VEHICLE SIDE AIRBAG APPARATUS AND SEAT CONTAINING SAME
    Publication number: 20060012155
    Abstract: A side airbag apparatus for a vehicle is provided. The airbag apparatus includes an airbag that has a generally wedge shaped rear aspect when deployed. The generally wedge shaped rear aspect narrows from an upper region to a lower region. This configuration inhibits loading on the thorax of an occupant of the vehicle seated adjacent the deployed airbag. The airbag apparatus also includes an inflator, which cooperates with the airbag to supply gas thereto. Because the airbag is specifically configured to inhibit loading on an occupant's thorax, the inflator can be configured to inflate the airbag with a pressure greater than typical side airbags.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 1, 2004
    Publication date: January 19, 2006
    Applicant: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC
    Inventors: Leonard Shaner, James Bederka, David Zhao, Jason Sobick, Michael Stiyer