Patents by Inventor John D. Horsch

John D. Horsch 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).

  • Occupant restraint system
    Patent number: 5004266
    Abstract: An occupant restraint system for a vehicle occupant includes a folded occupant restraint cushion mounted to a support and a band wrapped around the cushion and having its ends secured to the support. The band includes a weakened portion located above the outer wall of the cushion. The weakened portion is ruptured by the force of the inflating cushion when the internal pressure of the cushion exceeds a predetermined limit to permit the cushion to deploy normal to or toward the occupant. The band delays the initial deployment of the cushion toward the occupant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 1990
    Date of Patent: April 2, 1991
    Assignee: General Motors Corporation
    Inventors: Gregory A. Miller, Jeffery L. Pearson, John D. Horsch
  • Occupant restraint system
    Patent number: 4989895
    Abstract: An occupant restraint system includes a module having a support provided with openings therethrough which are normally closed by rupturable diaphragms when the pressure within the cushion exceeds a predetermined limit, the reaction force on the module moves the diaphragms into engagement with rupture pins to rupture the diaphragms and vent the cushion to ambient through the support.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 1990
    Date of Patent: February 5, 1991
    Assignee: General Motors Corporation
    Inventors: Jeffery L. Pearson, Gregory A. Miller, John D. Horsch