Patents by Inventor Jim Sonnenberg

Jim Sonnenberg 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).

  • Inflatable airbag deployment guide
    Patent number: 6830262
    Abstract: The invention provides a self-contained, compact inflatable airbag deployment guide comprising an inflatable bladder attached to an inflatable airbag module. The inflatable bladder inflates early in the deployment of the airbag, thus filling, bridging, or covering void space located near the airbag cushion. The airbag cushion is then able to deploy properly on its intended route through the headliner trim of the vehicle without being delayed, damaged, or caught.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 11, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 14, 2004
    Assignee: Autoliv ASP, Inc.
    Inventors: John Sonnenberg, Dave Hoeft, Bob McGee, Jim Sonnenberg
  • Inflatable airbag deployment guide
    Publication number: 20040007857
    Abstract: The invention provides a self-contained, compact inflatable airbag deployment guide comprising an inflatable bladder attached to an inflatable airbag module. The inflatable bladder inflates early in the deployment of the airbag, thus filling, bridging, or covering void space located near the airbag cushion. The airbag cushion is then able to deploy properly on its intended route through the headliner trim of the vehicle without being delayed, damaged, or caught.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 11, 2002
    Publication date: January 15, 2004
    Inventors: John Sonnenberg, Dave Hoeft, Bob McGee, Jim Sonnenberg