Patents by Inventor John C. Newkirk

John C. Newkirk 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).

  • SAFETY VENTING WITH PASSIVELY CLOSEABVLE VENTS
    Publication number: 20120280477
    Abstract: The airbag cushion has a passive venting system that remains open or transitions to a closed position depending on the impact of the airbag with an occupant and the position of the occupant. The venting system self closes upon deployment when an occupant is not out of position but remains open when an occupant is out of position. The venting system self closes due to cushion membrane tension.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 19, 2012
    Publication date: November 8, 2012
    Applicant: AUTOLIV ASP, INC.
    Inventors: Larry D. Young, Jeffrey D. Williams, John C. Newkirk
  • Safety venting with passively closeable vents
    Patent number: 8226118
    Abstract: The airbag cushion has a passive venting system that remains open or transitions to a closed position depending on the impact of the airbag with an occupant and the position of the occupant. The venting system self closes upon deployment when an occupant is not out of position but remains open when an occupant is out of position. The venting system self closes due to cushion membrane tension.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 5, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 24, 2012
    Assignee: Autoliv ASP, Inc.
    Inventors: Larry D. Rose, Jeffrey D. Williams, John C. Newkirk
  • SAFETY VENTING WITH PASSIVELY CLOSEABLE VENTS
    Publication number: 20110031725
    Abstract: The airbag cushion has a passive venting system that remains open or transitions to a closed position depending on the impact of the airbag with an occupant and the position of the occupant. The venting system self closes upon deployment when an occupant is not out of position but remains open when an occupant is out of position. The venting system self closes due to cushion membrane tension.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 5, 2009
    Publication date: February 10, 2011
    Applicant: Autoliv ASP, Inc.
    Inventors: Larry D. Rose, Jeffrey D. Williams, John C. Newkirk
  • Reduced airbag deployment skewness with non-symmetric gas output inflators
    Patent number: 5967551
    Abstract: An improvement in inflatable restraint air bag module assemblies with non-symmetric gas output inflators wherein a diffuser of specific design and in cooperation with the reaction canister results in reduced air bag deployment skewness.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 1996
    Date of Patent: October 19, 1999
    Assignee: Autoliv ASP, Inc.
    Inventors: John C. Newkirk, Larry D. Rose, Donald R. Lauritzen, Michael J. Ravenberg, Mark A. Thompson, David J. Green, Terry R. Davis
  • Regulation of pressure in automotive airbags
    Patent number: 5524925
    Abstract: A valve is provided in an automotive airbag module housing to relieve any excessive pressure in the module housing as may occur during deployment of an airbag. The valve is formed entirely from material in the housing by punching out openings in the housing material. The invention is applicable to airbag inflating devices in which the inflator is enclosed entirely within the module housing and is particularly useful in passenger side airbag inflation devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 25, 1995
    Date of Patent: June 11, 1996
    Assignee: Morton International, Inc.
    Inventors: Larry D. Rose, Daniel L. Steimke, John C. Newkirk