Patents by Inventor John Josh France

John Josh France 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).

  • Retrofit airbag system for vehicles
    Patent number: 5642902
    Abstract: A vehicle airbag system includes a pressurized gas source connected through a flow conduit to an airbag. A control member is disposed in a first position across the flow conduit to seal the flow conduit. The control member shifts by its inertia to a second activated position in response to a selected vehicle deceleration, to permit gas flow to the airbag. A burstable membrane in the conduit is supported by the control membrane in its first position and is unsupported in the second position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 1995
    Date of Patent: July 1, 1997
    Inventor: John Josh France