Patents by Inventor Jo A. Fleming

Jo A. Fleming 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).

  • Control of air bag activation in vehicles by occupancy weight
    Patent number: 5877677
    Abstract: An automotive air bag system and a method are provided which restrict activation of an air bag to situations in which the weight of the vehicle occupant meets or exceeds a predetermined amount, e.g., 50 pounds. Occupant weight is determined using a weight pressure sensor positioned underneath the vehicle seat such that it bears pressure from the weight of the seat occupant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 1996
    Date of Patent: March 2, 1999
    Assignee: Christopher Shoulders, L.L.C.
    Inventors: Joseph A. Fleming, Jo A. Fleming, Lawrence E. Fleming