Patents by Inventor Javier Limas

Javier Limas 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 opening edge portion having coiled connection to retainer
    Patent number: 6273454
    Abstract: An apparatus (10) comprises an inflatable vehicle occupant protection device (14). The protection device (14) has a panel structure (52). The panel structure (52) has an open end portion (70) that is axially separated from a portion for attaching a body structure (50). At least one pair of axially aligned apertures (72 and 74) extends through the panel structure (52). The apparatus (10) further comprises a retainer (60) for supporting the open end portion (70) of the panel structure (52) of the protection device (14). The panel structure (52) is coiled around the retainer (60) such that the axially aligned apertures (72 and 74) become aligned on a same side of the retainer (60).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 1998
    Date of Patent: August 14, 2001
    Assignee: TRW Vehicle Safety Systems Inc.
    Inventors: Margarita Olivas, Zeferino Rendon, Javier Limas