Patents by Inventor Keith Heard

Keith Heard 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).

  • AIR BAG RESTRAINT INCLUDING SELECTIVELY OPERABLE VENTING ELEMENTS
    Publication number: 20050098990
    Abstract: An air bag safety system for cushioning restraint of a vehicle occupant during an impact event. The safety system includes a variable depth inflatable air bag cushion having at least one vent opening. A cover element of substantially pliable material is located in overlying relation to the vent opening. The cover element is selectively displaceable relative to the vent opening in response to the inflation depth of the air bag cushion so as to adjust venting characteristics.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 16, 2004
    Publication date: May 12, 2005
    Inventors: Ryan Pinsenschaum, Stephanie Dunkle, Mark Winters, Laura Hawthorn, Keith Heard