Patents by Inventor John Newkirk

John 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).

  • Increased-Yield Solar Energy Station
    Publication number: 20250343505
    Abstract: An increased-yield solar energy station is disclosed. In an example, an upper support structure of a base structure is raised off of the ground for mounting a photovoltaic (PV) array to the base structure. An interior portion of the base structure at least partially shields balance of system (BOS) components for the PV array from effects of weather. At least one bifacial photovoltaic (PV) panel of the PV array, and is mounted in a raised position relative to the upper support structure. The bifacial PV panel has a first side facing toward the sky, and a second side facing away from the sky. Both the first and second sides of the bifacial PV panel have solar cells for collecting solar energy. A solar reflective material (SRM) on the upper support structure reflects sunlight from the upper support structure onto the second side of the bifacial PV panel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 2, 2025
    Publication date: November 6, 2025
    Inventor: John Newkirk
  • Dual chamber airbag cushion
    Patent number: 7946613
    Abstract: An airbag cushion has two chambers to permit the front chamber to inflate less rapidly than the back chamber for cushioning the head of an occupant in a vehicle with less force than the chest of an occupant is cushioned by the back chamber.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2011
    Assignee: Autoliv ASP, Inc.
    Inventors: Larry D. Rose, Jeffrey D. Williams, Brad Smith, Greg Waters, Mark Enders, John Newkirk, Patrick Jamison, Kent Potter, Shankar Balaskandan, Changsoo Choi, Ralph Tree
  • Dual chamber airbag cushions with a safety vent in the front chamber
    Patent number: 7938445
    Abstract: An airbag cushion has two chambers to permit the front chamber to inflate less rapidly than the back chamber for cushioning the head of an occupant in a vehicle with less force than the chest of an occupant is cushioned by the back chamber. The front chamber has at least one safety vent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2011
    Assignee: Autoliv ASP, Inc.
    Inventors: Brad Smith, Jeffrey D. Williams, Larry Rose, Greg Waters, Mark Enders, John Newkirk, Patrick Jamison, Kent Potter, Shankar Balaskandan, Changsoo Choi, Ralph Tree
  • DUAL CHAMBER AIRBAG CUSHION
    Publication number: 20100225094
    Abstract: An airbag cushion has two chambers to permit the front chamber to inflate less rapidly than the back chamber for cushioning the head of an occupant in a vehicle with less force than the chest of an occupant is cushioned by the back chamber.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 3, 2009
    Publication date: September 9, 2010
    Applicant: AUTOLIV ASP, INC.
    Inventors: Larry Rose, Jeffrey D. Williams, Brad Smith, Greg Waters, Mark Enders, John Newkirk, Patrick Jamison, Kent Potter, Balaskandan Shankar, Changsoo Choi, Ralph Tree
  • DUAL CHAMBER AIRBAG CUSHIONS WITH A SAFETY VENT IN THE FRONT CHAMBER
    Publication number: 20100225095
    Abstract: An airbag cushion has two chambers to permit the front chamber to inflate less rapidly than the back chamber for cushioning the head of an occupant in a vehicle with less force than the chest of an occupant is cushioned by the back chamber. The front chamber has at least one safety vent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 3, 2009
    Publication date: September 9, 2010
    Applicant: AUTOLIV ASP, INC.
    Inventors: Brad Smith, Jeffrey D. Williams, Larry Rose, Greg Waters, Mark Enders, John Newkirk, Patrick Jamison, Kent Potter, Shankar Balaskandan, Changsoo Choi, Ralph Tree