Patents by Inventor Jason L. Hepner

Jason L. Hepner 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).

  • System and method determining seatbelt webbing payout
    Patent number: 10994696
    Abstract: A seatbelt retractor includes a retractor frame, a spool fixed for common rotation with a spool shaft, a seatbelt webbing wrapped around the spool, a reduction mechanism, and a sensor coupled to the reduction mechanism for sensing the movement of the spool.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 4, 2021
    Assignee: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC
    Inventors: Scott D. Thomas, Mathew L. Nassoiy, Jason L. Hepner
  • SYSTEM AND METHOD DETERMINING SEATBELT WEBBING PAYOUT
    Publication number: 20200101934
    Abstract: A seatbelt retractor includes a retractor frame, a spool fixed for common rotation with a spool shaft, a seatbelt webbing wrapped around the spool, a reduction mechanism, and a sensor coupled to the reduction mechanism for sensing the movement of the spool.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 2, 2018
    Publication date: April 2, 2020
    Inventors: Scott D. Thomas, Mathew L. Nassoiy, Jason L. Hepner
  • Gas strut force active monitor system
    Patent number: 10473540
    Abstract: A gas strut monitoring system includes a gas strut. The monitoring system further includes a knuckle assembly connected to a base end of the gas strut. The knuckle assembly includes at least one strain gauge and a deformable knuckle. The system also includes a controller in communication with the at least one strain gauge, which is configured to measure a deformation of the deformable knuckle via the strain gauge. The system evaluates, based on the measured deformation, an operative performance of the gas strut. The system then outputs signal to an output device that indicates a maintenance recommendation based on the operative performance of the gas strut.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 1, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2019
    Assignee: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC
    Inventors: Jacob Duvall, Himanshu H. Mehta, Jason L. Hepner, Jason Miller
  • GAS STRUT FORCE ACTIVE MONITOR SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20190072442
    Abstract: A gas strut monitoring system includes a gas strut. The monitoring system further includes a knuckle assembly connected to a base end of the gas strut. The knuckle assembly includes at least one strain gauge and a deformable knuckle. The system also includes a controller in communication with the at least one strain gauge, which is configured to measure a deformation of the deformable knuckle via the strain gauge. The system evaluates, based on the measured deformation, an operative performance of the gas strut. The system then outputs signal to an output device that indicates a maintenance recommendation based on the operative performance of the gas strut.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 1, 2017
    Publication date: March 7, 2019
    Inventors: Jacob Duvall, Himanshu H. Mehta, Jason L. Hepner, Jason Miller
  • Gas strut spring assisted wear monitoring system
    Patent number: 10119591
    Abstract: A gas strut active monitoring system for a gas strut includes a gas strut wear monitor connected to a base end of the gas strut and a strut end. The gas strut wear monitor is removable from the gas strut such that the gas strut is replaceable without replacing the gas strut wear monitor. The gas strut wear monitor is configured to monitor an output force of the gas strut, and output a signal indicative of a maintenance recommendation for the gas strut based on the output force.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 1, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2018
    Assignee: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC
    Inventors: Jacob Duvall, Himanshu H. Mehta, Jason L. Hepner, Jason Miller