Patents by Inventor John M. Burdock

John M. Burdock 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).

  • Driver side air bag module with annular air bag and centrally disposed control module
    Patent number: 7407183
    Abstract: An air bag module (20) having a base plate (30) and a toroidal air bag (80) is disclosed. The toroidal air bag (80) defines a pocket (120). The toroidal air bag (80) is coupled to the base plate (30). A control module (40) having a base plate portion (82) and a generally cylindrical portion (86) is coupled to the base and located within the toroidal air bag (80). The control module (40) has a control module cover (90) coupled to said generally cylindrical portion (86) disposed within said pocket (120).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 5, 2008
    Assignee: Key Safety Systems, Inc
    Inventors: Brian C. Ford, Lawrence R. Langbeen, Mohannad F. Murad, Hossam Almasri, Randal Gosk, John M. Burdock
  • Air bag module with partial external hood or tether
    Patent number: 7021653
    Abstract: An air bag assembly (20) comprising: an air bag (24) and means for inflating the air bag, and a partial hood or tether (40) for causing the air bag to inflate in an asymmetric manner during inflation, the hood or tethers operatively disengageable from the air bag.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 2003
    Date of Patent: April 4, 2006
    Assignee: Key Safety Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: John M. Burdock, John Cooper, Jin Ho Jung, Robert L. Arwood, III, Robert J. Sadenwater, Walter R. Green, Mutaz A. Shkoukani, Jean-Luc Blancou
  • Inflatable restraint module with external tether
    Patent number: 6955377
    Abstract: An air bag module comprising an air bag pack including an inflator and folded air bag is disclosed; the air bag is capable of inflating upon receipt of inflation gas and includes a tether having a first portion fixedly attached in relation to one of the air bag and the inflator, the tether including a second portion, which is loosely positioned relative to the first portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 2003
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2005
    Assignee: Key Safety Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: John Cooper, John M. Burdock, Jin Ho Jung, Robert L. Arwood, III, Robert J. Sadenwater, Walter R. Green, Mutaz A. Shkoukani, Jean-Luc Blancou
  • Driver side air bag module with annular air bag and centrally disposed control module
    Patent number: 6863301
    Abstract: An air bag module (20) having a base plate (30) and a toroidal air bag (80) is disclosed. The toroidal air bag (80) defines a pocket (120). The toroidal air bag (80) is coupled to the base plate (30). A control module (40) having a base plate portion (82) and a generally cylindrical portion (86) is coupled to the base and located within the toroidal air bag (80). The control module (40) has a control module cover (90) coupled to said generally cylindrical portion (86) disposed within said pocket (120).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2002
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2005
    Assignee: Key Safety Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian C. Ford, Lawrence R. Langbeen, Mohannad F. Murad, Hossam Almasri, Randal Gosk, John M. Burdock
  • Air bag module with partial external hood or tether
    Publication number: 20030189327
    Abstract: An air bag assembly (20) comprising: an air bag (24) and means for inflating the air bag, and a partial hood or tether (40) for causing the air bag to inflate in an asymmetric manner during inflation, the hood or tethers operatively disengageable from the air bag.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 20, 2003
    Publication date: October 9, 2003
    Applicant: Breed Automotive Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: John M. Burdock, John Cooper, Jin Ho Jung, Robert L. Arwood, Robert J. Sadenwater, Walter R. Green, Mutaz A. Shkoukani, Jean-Luc Blancou
  • Inflatable restraint module with external tether
    Publication number: 20030189328
    Abstract: An air bag module comprising: an air bag pack including an inflator and folded air bag, the air bag capable of inflating upon receipt of inflation gas and a tether having first portion fixedly attached in relation to one of the air bag and the inflator, the tether includes a second portion, which is loosely positioned relative to the first portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 20, 2003
    Publication date: October 9, 2003
    Applicant: Breed Automotive Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: John Cooper, John M. Burdock, Jin Ho Jung, Robert L. Arwood, Robert J. Sadenwater, Walter R. Green, Mutaz A. Shkoukani, Jean-Luc Blancou
  • Driver side air bag module with annular air bag
    Patent number: 6550804
    Abstract: An air bag module including an air bag, the air bag including: a face panel having a first central opening therein; a rear panel having a second central opening therein, that portion of the rear panel about the second central opening forming a neck portion; a tubular insert having an open end secured to the face panel about the first central opening, the tubular insert including a closed end opposite the open end, the tubular insert extending into the air bag, sides of the tubular insert including at least one opening; the tubular insert including an inflatable portion having an open end secured about the at least one opening and upon inflation the inflatable portion is moved into the center of the tubular insert.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2003
    Assignee: Breed Automotive Technology, Inc.
    Inventor: John M. Burdock
  • Driver side air bag module with annular air bag and centrally disposed control module
    Publication number: 20030047922
    Abstract: An air bag module (20) having a base plate (30) and a toroidal air bag (80) is disclosed. The toroidal air bag (80) defines a pocket (120). The toroidal air bag (80) is coupled to the base plate (30). A control module (40) having a base plate portion (82) and a generally cylindrical portion (86) is coupled to the base and located within the toroidal air bag (80). The control module (40) has a control module cover (90) coupled to said generally cylindrical portion (86) disposed within said pocket (120).
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 25, 2002
    Publication date: March 13, 2003
    Applicant: Breed Automotive Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian C. Ford, Lawrence R. Langbeen, Mohannad F. Murad, Hossam Almasri, Randal Gosk, John M. Burdock
  • Driver side air bag module with annular air bag
    Publication number: 20020117838
    Abstract: An air bag module comprising an air bag, the air bag including: a face panel having a first central opening therein; a rear panel having a second central opening therein, that portion of the rear panel about the second central opening forming a neck portion; a tubular insert having an open end secured to the face panel about the first central opening, the tubular insert including a closed end opposite the open end, the tubular insert extending into the air bag, sides of the tubular insert including at least one opening; the tubular insert including an inflatable portion having an open end secured about the at least one opening and upon inflation the inflatable portion is moved into the center of the tubular insert.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 31, 2001
    Publication date: August 29, 2002
    Inventor: John M. Burdock