Patents by Inventor John F. Bartell

John F. Bartell 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 cushioning device
    Patent number: 7837223
    Abstract: Inflatable devices principally for vehicle occupant protection are addressed. Included among the devices are curtains or other cushions (18) with braided portions (42) along their lower edges (30) designed to form semi-rigid members when deployed. Unlike commercially-available vehicle curtains, inflation occurs from the bottom (where the semi-rigid member is formed) upward. The devices additionally optionally may include inflatable nodes (46) within the curtains (18) or otherwise extending from the cushions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 16, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 23, 2010
    Assignee: Zodiac Automotive US Inc.
    Inventors: David M. Shilliday, Lih-Sheng Kang, Gregory A. Mowry, Gregory B. Grace, John F. Bartell
  • Inflatable Cushioning Device
    Publication number: 20080211210
    Abstract: Inflatable devices principally for vehicle occupant protection are addressed. Included among the devices are curtains or other cushions (18) with braided portions (42) along their lower edges (30) designed to form semi-rigid members when deployed. Unlike commercially-available vehicle curtains, inflation occurs from the bottom (where the semi-rigid member is formed) upward. The devices additionally optionally may include inflatable nodes (46) within the curtains (18) or otherwise extending from the cushions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 16, 2005
    Publication date: September 4, 2008
    Inventors: David M. Shilliday, Lih-Sheng Kang, Gregory A. Mowry, Gregory B. Grace, John F. Bartell