Patents by Inventor James T. Grey, Jr.

James T. Grey, Jr. 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).

  • Device for controlled differential flow
    Patent number: 4500114
    Abstract: A flow control device for use with inflatable confinements or "air bags" of vehicle occupant safety restraint systems is produced by incorporating in the wall of the confinement a fluid permeable portion which has a filamentous surface on one side in which flexible, filamentary projections align themselves in parallel relation as fluid permeates the portion and flows into the bag relatively unrestrictedly, and collapse against the surface as fluid permeates the portion and flows out of the bag relatively more restrictedly to provide rebound protection for the vehicle occupant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 1982
    Date of Patent: February 19, 1985
    Assignee: Thiokol Corporation
    Inventor: James T. Grey, Jr.