Patents by Inventor Joseph W. Moore

Joseph W. Moore 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).

  • Energy absorbing system and method
    Patent number: 6554530
    Abstract: An energy absorbing system is provided to protect vehicle drivers and the like from serious injury which may occur when the vehicle strikes a wall or other rigid structure. The system utilizes a plurality of energy absorbing units having hinged plates with a cushion backing which dampens the impact by swinging in an overlapping fashion. The plates are formed from steel and the cushion is formed with a high density outer polymeric casing and a relatively low density filler within.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 29, 2003
    Inventor: Joseph W. Moore
  • Energy absorbing system and method
    Publication number: 20020141818
    Abstract: An energy absorbing system is provided to protect vehicle drivers and the like from serious injury which may occur when the vehicle strikes a wall or other rigid structure. The system utilizes a plurality of energy absorbing units having hinged plates with a cushion backing which dampens the impact by swinging in an overlapping fashion. The plates are formed from steel and the cushion is formed with a high density outer polymeric casing and a relatively low density filler within.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 28, 2001
    Publication date: October 3, 2002
    Inventor: Joseph W. Moore
  • Taco holder
    Patent number: D263191
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 1980
    Date of Patent: March 2, 1982
    Inventor: Joseph W. Moore