Patents by Inventor John A. Musiol
John A. Musiol 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).
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Patent number: 10857884Abstract: A visual display unit configured to mount on a steering wheel assembly has a screen display, preferably a touch screen display. The screen display is mounted over an airbag module of the steering wheel assembly. A hinged structure holds the screen display to the steering wheel assembly. The hinged structure is configured to be pivotally attached to a center portion of the steering wheel assembly and non-obstructively movable upon deployment of an airbag. The visual display unit can be a computer or video monitor for occupant viewing while traveling in an autonomous vehicle. The visual display unit includes driver alerts activated by the autonomous vehicle. The visual display unit preferably includes vehicle instrumentation gauges, satellite navigation system, speed, temperature and other data displays.Type: GrantFiled: December 3, 2018Date of Patent: December 8, 2020Assignee: Key Safety Systems, Inc.Inventors: John-Oliver Derrick, John Musiol, Brandon Marriott
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Publication number: 20200171947Abstract: A visual display unit configured to mount on a steering wheel assembly has a screen display, preferably a touch screen display. The screen display is mounted over an airbag module of the steering wheel assembly. A hinged structure holds the screen display to the steering wheel assembly. The hinged structure is configured to be pivotally attached to a center portion of the steering wheel assembly and non-obstructively movable upon deployment of an airbag. The visual display unit can be a computer or video monitor for occupant viewing while traveling in an autonomous vehicle. The visual display unit includes driver alerts activated by the autonomous vehicle. The visual display unit preferably includes vehicle instrumentation gauges, satellite navigation system, speed, temperature and other data displays.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 3, 2018Publication date: June 4, 2020Inventors: John-Oliver Derrick, John Musiol, Brandon Marriott
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Patent number: 10414439Abstract: A steering wheel (102) having a hub portion (118), a rim (112) and at least one spoke (114) connected to the hub portion (118) and to the rim (112), the rim (112) having a groove and a surface of the steering wheel (102); a number of actuatable light sources located in or under the groove; light diffuser or lens (140) positioned in the groove above the light sources.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 2016Date of Patent: September 17, 2019Assignee: Key Safety Systems, Inc.Inventors: Byron Spencer, Michael Jendrowski, John Musiol, Joachim Klesing
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Patent number: 10399534Abstract: An airbag module comprising an airbag (50) having a passive adaptive vent on a rear panel of the airbag, the vent having a movable vane which when moved causes the vent (200) to change state from open to closed or from closed to open, the airbag further including a main tether (100) secured to a face panel (54) of the airbag, the main tether moving with the face panel, the main tether having an opening (130) into which is threaded a portion of a control tether (80), the control tether is connected to the vane (210) and to the face panel, wherein movement of the end of the control tether in a first direction generally that of the inflating air bag causes the other end of the control tether secured to the vane to be moved in a direction different than the first direction.Type: GrantFiled: November 13, 2015Date of Patent: September 3, 2019Assignee: Key Safety Systems, Inc.Inventors: Bruce A Kalandek, John Musiol, Mutaz Shkoukani, Marina Elias, Rasoul Moradi
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Publication number: 20190016383Abstract: A steering wheel (102) having a hub portion (118), a rim (112) and at least one spoke (114) connected to the hub portion (118) and to the rim (112), the rim (112) having a groove and a surface of the steering wheel (102); a number of actuatable light sources located in or under the groove; light diffuser or lens (140) positioned in the groove above the light sources.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 21, 2016Publication date: January 17, 2019Applicant: Key Safety Systems, Inc.Inventors: Byron Spencer, Michael Jendrowski, John Musiol, Joachim Klesing
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Publication number: 20170334389Abstract: An airbag module comprising an airbag (50) having a passive adaptive vent on a rear panel of the airbag, the vent having a movable vane which when moved causes the vent (200) to change state from open to closed or from closed to open, the airbag further including a main tether (100) secured to a face panel (54) of the airbag, the main tether moving with the face panel, the main tether having an opening (130) into which is threaded a portion of a control tether (80), the control tether is connected to the vane (210) and to the face panel, wherein movement of the end of the control tether in a first direction generally that of the inflating air bag causes the other end of the control tether secured to the vane to be moved in a direction different than the first directionType: ApplicationFiled: November 13, 2015Publication date: November 23, 2017Applicant: Key Safety Systems, Inc.Inventors: Bruce A Kalandek, John Musiol, Mutaz Shkoukani, Marina Elias, Rasoul Moradi
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Patent number: 6523855Abstract: A partitioned air bag (55) comprising an upper (54) and a lower (52) inflatable chamber, the lower chamber upon inflation is positioned to provide a cushioned boundary generally against the lower chest and abdomen of an occupant to be protected, the lower chamber first receiving inflation gas from a source of inflation wherein the inflation gas is sequentially transferred to the upper chamber through one or more ports (162) formed by a separator panel that separates the air bag into the upper and lower chambers. The air bag is inflated by a single stage air bag inflator (26) characterized as having a relatively low fill rate.Type: GrantFiled: September 24, 1999Date of Patent: February 25, 2003Assignee: Breed Automotive Technologies, Inc.Inventors: John A. Musiol, Paul R. Weber, Tony B. Popovski, James R. Athon
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Publication number: 20020005638Abstract: A partitioned air bag (55) comprising an upper (54) and a lower (52) inflatable chamber, the lower chamber upon inflation is positioned to provide a cushioned boundary generally against the lower chest and abdomen of an occupant to be protected, the lower chamber first receiving inflation gas from a source of inflation wherein the inflation gas is sequentially transferred to the upper chamber through one or more ports (162) formed by a separator panel that separates the air bag into the upper and lower chambers. The air bag is inflated by a single stage air bag inflator (26) characterized as having a relatively low fill rate.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 24, 1999Publication date: January 17, 2002Applicant: John A. MusiolInventors: JOHN A. MUSIOL, PAUL R. WEBER, TONY B. POPOVSKI, JAMES R. ATHON
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Patent number: 6254121Abstract: A multi-chambered driver side air bag (22) including: a toroidal first chamber (22) facing an occupant to be protected; a second chamber (24) located at least partially within the first chamber; an inflator (28) for first inflating one of the first and second chambers or for inflating both first and second chambers relatively simultaneously.Type: GrantFiled: December 14, 1998Date of Patent: July 3, 2001Assignee: Breed Automotive Technology, Inc.Inventors: Gerald M. Fowler, John A. Musiol, Paul R. Weber, Tony B. Popovski, Markell Seitzman
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Patent number: 5900677Abstract: A system and method for controlling adaptive vehicle occupant restraint devices use a processor for receiving input signals from a plurality of sensors, for generating control parameters using a predetermined program, and for generating control signals from the control parameters to adaptively control the restraint devices during an accident.Type: GrantFiled: February 21, 1997Date of Patent: May 4, 1999Assignee: Breed Automotive Technology, Inc.Inventors: John A. Musiol, Raymond J. Vivacqua
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Patent number: 5785347Abstract: An occupant sensing and crash behavior system for a motor vehicle determines the presence and location of an occupant to then control the deployment of supplemental restraint systems such as air bags or inflatable seat/shoulder belts. Crash anticipation and crash severity sensors provide additional inputs to the system to determine the behavior of the crash and the occupants therein. An infrared sensor emits a plurality of beams to determine the location and position of the occupant as does a proximity sensor located on the air bag door or the occupant seat. Occupant weight plus the presence and orientation of a child seat are considered. Seat belt control is provided to control the length of the seat belt during an impact or crash.Type: GrantFiled: October 21, 1996Date of Patent: July 28, 1998Assignees: Siemens Automotive Corporation, AlliedSignal Inc.Inventors: Eudora F. Adolph, Paul A. Witt, Emmanuel Garcia, John A. Musiol, Raymond J. Vivacqua, James C. Lotito, Robert Alden Lewis
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Patent number: 5553888Abstract: A snap-on steering wheel assembly (10) is provided with an integral air bag housing (38) for supporting an air bag (50) therein. The assembly includes a steering wheel having a hub. An inflator (100) is threadably connected to an insert member (60) and longitudinally extends from the hub or insert member. A collar (80) mounted relative the insert provides a snap-fit engagement to a steering column (12).Type: GrantFiled: June 26, 1995Date of Patent: September 10, 1996Assignee: AlliedSignal Inc.Inventors: Darin J. Turner, Daniel G. Zelenak, John A. Musiol
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Patent number: 5340147Abstract: An assembly comprising: an inflator (20) for providing inflation gas, including a cylindrical body (22, 44) having at least one exhaust port (42a,b) located on a wall thereof through which a stream of inflation gas (40) exits, and a retainer (140) for securing the inflation means, including a hollow cylindrical retainer body for receipt of the inflation means and for diverting the inflation gas stream into a diffuser. The diffuser (210) comprises an inflatable gas permeable portion (212) for receiving the inflation gas stream such that when the inflation gas exits the gas permeable portion such inflation gas is generally uniformly distributed therethrough and communicated to an air bag. The diffuser includes a first portion (216a,b) attached the gas permeable portion and secured to the retainer. The air bag (230) is secured about the diffuser, for receipt of the inflation gas exiting the diffuser.Type: GrantFiled: December 19, 1991Date of Patent: August 23, 1994Assignee: AlliedSignal Inc.Inventors: Robert P. Fontecchio, Thomas A. Ennis, John A. Musiol, Douglas E. Medvedik, Nicola F. Paglia
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Patent number: 5326132Abstract: A reaction can (40) formed from a light weight typically non-structural material, comprising: a housing (42) comprising sides (24a, b, 26a, b) defining an open mouth and a bottom (28) generally opposite the mouth; and a reinforcement collar the sides, about the mouth to reinforce the housing.Type: GrantFiled: August 25, 1992Date of Patent: July 5, 1994Inventors: John A. Musiol, Carl L. Flair, Douglas E. Medvedik, Robert P. Fontecchio