Patents by Inventor Kevin Boxey

Kevin Boxey 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).

  • Inflatable side curtain that moves occupant's head away from vehicle side structure
    Publication number: 20060082107
    Abstract: Apparatus (10) helps protect an occupant (152) of a vehicle (12) that has a side structure (16) and a roof (18). The apparatus (10) includes a vehicle occupant protection device (14) deployable away from the vehicle roof (18) into engagement with the occupant's head (150) positioned against the side structure (16) to move the occupant's head laterally away from the side structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 8, 2005
    Publication date: April 20, 2006
    Inventors: Ali Bakhsh, Russell Stein, Ayad Nayef, Kevin Boxey
  • Inflatable curtain with primary and secondary chambers
    Publication number: 20060012156
    Abstract: Apparatus (10) for helping to protect an occupant of a vehicle (12) includes an inflatable curtain (14) that is inflatable away from a vehicle roof (18) of the vehicle to a position between a side structure (16) of the vehicle and a vehicle occupant. The inflatable curtain (14) includes a primary chamber (62) extending from adjacent an upper edge (70) to adjacent a lower edge (72) of the inflatable curtain. A secondary chamber (64) extends from adjacent the upper edge (70) to adjacent the lower edge (72). At least one passage (120) directs inflation fluid from the primary chamber (62) into the secondary chamber (64). The passage (120) is spaced from the upper edge (70) and the lower edge (72). The passage (120) is the only means through which to direct inflation fluid into the secondary chamber (64).
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 19, 2004
    Publication date: January 19, 2006
    Inventor: Kevin Boxey
  • Support bracket for an inflatable curtain
    Publication number: 20050173902
    Abstract: An apparatus (10) helps to protect an occupant of a vehicle (12) that has a roof (18), a side structure (16), and a trim piece (220) overlying the side structure. The apparatus (10) includes an inflatable curtain (14) inflatable away from the roof (18) to a position adjacent the side structure (16). An inflation fluid source (24) provides inflation fluid for inflating the inflatable curtain (14). A fill tube (22) directs inflation fluid from the inflation fluid source (24) into the inflatable curtain (14). A bracket (120) connects the fill tube (22) to the vehicle (12). The bracket (120) includes a fill tube support portion (140) connectable with the fill tube (22). A connecting portion (130) is connectable with the vehicle (12). A deployment portion (150) directs the inflatable curtain (14) to deploy inboard of the trim piece (220).
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 9, 2004
    Publication date: August 11, 2005
    Inventor: Kevin Boxey