Patents by Inventor Louis A. Mueller
Louis A. Mueller 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).
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Patent number: 11956172Abstract: There is provided generating, at a cell configured for a first air interface protocol, a reference signal based on a cell identifier for a second air interface protocol. At the cell configured for the first air interface protocol it is determined an air interface resource allocation for the first air interface protocol based on the cell identifier for the second air interface protocol. The cell configured for the first air interface protocol transmits the generated reference signal according to the determined air interface resource allocation.Type: GrantFiled: October 21, 2022Date of Patent: April 9, 2024Assignee: NOKIA SOLUTIONS AND NETWORKS OYInventors: Louis Madier, Axel Mueller, Karsten Petersen
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Patent number: 11572030Abstract: An inflator assembly arranged in an airbag system for use in a vehicle includes an elongated inflator with at least one mounting stud for mounting the inflator assembly in the vehicle and a gas deflector having a back plate and a front cover with at least one opening to diffuse gas generated from the inflator. The front cover is slid on the back plate along a longitudinal axis of the inflator such that the front cover is slidably engaged with the back plate to enclose a portion of the inflator. Further, the front cover and the back plate are securely engaged with each other by a crimp process to prevent opening or deforming of the gas deflector.Type: GrantFiled: September 8, 2021Date of Patent: February 7, 2023Assignee: AUTOLIV ASP, INC.Inventors: David Walker Parkinson, Matt Cox, Louis A. Mueller, Nathaniel Lee Gerlach, Terry Alan Wheelwright
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Patent number: 11279317Abstract: A gas generator including a diffuser for diffusing inflation gases generated by an inflator of the gas generator. The gas generator includes at least a first mounting stud. The diffuser has a cylindrical sidewall axially extending between first and second axial ends and circumferentially extending between first and second axially extending sides. A gap is defined between the first and second axially extending sides. The cylindrical sidewall includes a plurality of holes radially extend therethrough and includes a slot having a closed end and an open end. The diffuser circumferentially surrounds a portion of the cylindrical housing of the inflator with the first mounting stud disposed in the slot.Type: GrantFiled: December 9, 2019Date of Patent: March 22, 2022Assignee: Autoliv ASP, Inc.Inventors: Louis A. Mueller, Nathaniel Lee Gerlach
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Publication number: 20210170984Abstract: A gas generator including a diffuser for diffusing inflation gases generated by an inflator of the gas generator. The gas generator includes at least a first mounting stud. The diffuser has a cylindrical sidewall axially extending between first and second axial ends and circumferentially extending between first and second axially extending sides. A gap is defined between the first and second axially extending sides. The cylindrical sidewall includes a plurality of holes radially extend therethrough and includes a slot having a closed end and an open end. The diffuser circumferentially surrounds a portion of the cylindrical housing of the inflator with the first mounting stud disposed in the slot.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 9, 2019Publication date: June 10, 2021Applicant: AUTOLIV ASP, INC.Inventors: Louis A. MUELLER, Nathaniel Lee GERLACH
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Patent number: 8915518Abstract: A side airbag module assembly for a vehicle seat back rest features a molded plastic cover (22) with a Class A surface constituting the outside of the cover visible after installation in the backrest (60). An airbag holder portion (24) made of plastic is molded onto the cover (22). The airbag holder portion (24) is formed as a fastening bracket (34). An airbag (15) including a gas generator (14) is prepackaged in a soft pack (12) with fasteners (20) protruding from the soft pack (12). The fasteners (20) and the fastening bracket (34) are configured to attach the soft pack (12) to the airbag holder portion (24). Upon deployment of the airbag, the fastening bracket (34) will bend and thereby open the cover (22), which allows the airbag (15) to inflate in a forward direction.Type: GrantFiled: May 13, 2014Date of Patent: December 23, 2014Assignee: Autoliv ASP, Inc.Inventors: Charles Richards, Louis Mueller
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Publication number: 20140246844Abstract: A side airbag module assembly for a vehicle seat back rest features a molded plastic cover (22) with a Class A surface constituting the outside of the cover visible after installation in the backrest (60). An airbag holder portion (24) made of plastic is molded onto the cover (22). The airbag holder portion (24) is formed as a fastening bracket (34). An airbag (15) including a gas generator (14) is prepackaged in a soft pack (12) with fasteners (20) protruding from the soft pack (12). The fasteners (20) and the fastening bracket (34) are configured to attach the soft pack (12) to the airbag holder portion (24). Upon deployment of the airbag, the fastening bracket (34) will bend and thereby open the cover (22), which allows the airbag (15) to inflate in a forward direction.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 13, 2014Publication date: September 4, 2014Applicant: Autoliv ASP, Inc.Inventors: Charles Richards, Louis Mueller
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Patent number: 8764049Abstract: A side airbag module assembly for a vehicle seat back rest features a molded plastic cover (22) with a Class A surface constituting the outside of the cover visible after installation in the backrest (60). A base plate (32) of an airbag holder (24) made of metal or plastic is rigidly connected to the cover (22) by insert-molding or a different method of attachment. A fastening bracket (34) is integrally formed onto the base plate (32). An airbag (15) including a gas generator (14) is prepackaged in a soft pack (12) with fasteners (20) protruding from the soft pack (12). The fasteners (20) and the fastening bracket (34) are configured to attach the soft pack (12) to the airbag holder (24). Upon deployment of the airbag, the fastening bracket (34) will bend and thereby open the cover (22), which allows the airbag (15) to inflate in a forward direction.Type: GrantFiled: July 11, 2011Date of Patent: July 1, 2014Assignee: Autoilv ASP, Inc.Inventors: Bobby Lusk, Bin Wang, Brian Czach, Bradley W. Smith, Charles Richards, Louis Mueller, Mark S. Hatfield, Brett Richard Garner
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Patent number: 8500157Abstract: An airbag assembly can include a stabilizer strap attached to an airbag, and the stabilizer strap can cooperate with a housing to prevent undesired rotation or skewing of the airbag during deployment. In some arrangements, a portion of the airbag is secured to the housing via an inflator.Type: GrantFiled: October 11, 2011Date of Patent: August 6, 2013Assignee: Autoliv ASP, Inc.Inventors: David W. Schneider, John F. Witt, Michael Kutchey, Jamie R. Fritz, Mark L. Enders, Louis Mueller, Larry Lunt
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Patent number: 8408582Abstract: Heat shields are used to shield an airbag from hot gasses issuing from an inflator. The heat shields can be a piece of thin metal that is coupled to the airbag cushion or the inflator. The heat shield can be held in place by being attached or coupled to the airbag and/or the inflator.Type: GrantFiled: June 23, 2010Date of Patent: April 2, 2013Assignee: Autoliv ASP, Inc.Inventors: Larry F. Lunt, Louis A. Mueller, Mark I. Enders, Mark S. Hatfield
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Publication number: 20130015640Abstract: A side airbag module assembly for a vehicle seat back rest features a molded plastic cover (22) with a Class A surface constituting the outside of the cover visible after installation in the backrest (60). A base plate (32) of an airbag holder (24) made of metal or plastic is rigidly connected to the cover (22) by insert-molding or a different method of attachment. A fastening bracket (34) is integrally formed onto the base plate (32). An airbag (15) including a gas generator (14) is prepackaged in a soft pack (12) with fasteners (20) protruding from the soft pack (12). The fasteners (20) and the fastening bracket (34) are configured to attach the soft pack (12) to the airbag holder (24). Upon deployment of the airbag, the fastening bracket (34) will bend and thereby open the cover (22), which allows the airbag (15) to inflate in a forward direction.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 11, 2011Publication date: January 17, 2013Inventors: Bobby Lusk, Bin Wang, Brian Czach, Bradley W. Smith, Charles Richards, Louis Mueller, Mark S. Hatfield, Brett Richard Garner
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Patent number: 8118325Abstract: An airbag assembly with a reduced-cost knee airbag cushion and internal tethers can be formed from a single rectangular panel of material so that there is very little material waste. A pleat can be formed in a rear face so that the combination of tethers and pleat help the cushion deploy with favorable characteristics and adopt an arced shape when inflated. The cushion can have apertures for inserting an inflator with mounting stems partially within the cushion so that the mounting stems can be used to couple the cushion to an airbag housing. The assembly can also have a bag strap formed from a single piece of fabric that can wrap around a rolled and/or folded cushion. The assembly can also have a stabilizer strap that can be coupled to the cushion and to the airbag housing so that during deployment, the cushion does not skew or twist.Type: GrantFiled: April 27, 2009Date of Patent: February 21, 2012Assignee: Autoliv ASP, Inc.Inventors: Mark L. Enders, Louis Mueller, Larry Lunt
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Publication number: 20120025496Abstract: An airbag assembly can include a stabilizer strap attached to an airbag, and the stabilizer strap can cooperate with a housing to prevent undesired rotation or skewing of the airbag during deployment. In some arrangements, a portion of the airbag is secured to the housing via an inflator.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 11, 2011Publication date: February 2, 2012Applicant: Autoliv ASP, Inc.Inventors: David W. Schneider, John F. Witt, JR., Michael Kutchey, Jamie R. Fritz, Mark L. Enders, Louis Mueller, Larry Lunt
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Publication number: 20110316263Abstract: Heat shields are used to shield an airbag from hot gasses issuing from an inflator. The heat shields can be a piece of thin metal that is coupled to the airbag cushion or the inflator. The heat shield can be held in place by being attached or coupled to the airbag and/or the inflator.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 23, 2010Publication date: December 29, 2011Applicant: AUTOLIV ASP, INC.Inventors: Larry F. Lunt, Louis A. Mueller, Mark I. Enders, Mark S. Hatfield
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Patent number: 8083254Abstract: An airbag assembly with a reduced-cost knee airbag cushion and internal tethers can be formed from a single rectangular panel of material so that there is very little material waste. A pleat can be formed in a rear face so that the combination of tethers and pleat help the cushion deploy with favorable characteristics and adopt an arced shape when inflated. The cushion can have apertures for inserting an inflator with mounting stems partially within the cushion so that the mounting stems can be used to couple the cushion to an airbag housing. The assembly can also have a bag strap formed from a single piece of fabric that can wrap around a rolled and/or folded cushion. The assembly can also have a stabilizer strap that can be coupled to the cushion and to the airbag housing so that during deployment, the cushion does not skew or twist.Type: GrantFiled: April 27, 2009Date of Patent: December 27, 2011Assignee: Autoliv ASP, Inc.Inventors: Mark L. Enders, Louis Mueller, Larry Lunt
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Patent number: 7938436Abstract: An inflator assembly is disclosed for use in an automobile. The inflator assembly features a slide-on housing around an inflator.Type: GrantFiled: January 29, 2008Date of Patent: May 10, 2011Assignee: Autoliv ASP, Inc.Inventors: Larry Frank Lunt, Louis Mueller
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Publication number: 20100270779Abstract: An airbag assembly with a reduced-cost knee airbag cushion and internal tethers can be formed from a single rectangular panel of material so that there is very little material waste. A pleat can be formed in a rear face so that the combination of tethers and pleat help the cushion deploy with favorable characteristics and adopt an arced shape when inflated. The cushion can have apertures for inserting an inflator with mounting stems partially within the cushion so that the mounting stems can be used to couple the cushion to an airbag housing. The assembly can also have a bag strap formed from a single piece of fabric that can wrap around a rolled and/or folded cushion. The assembly can also have a stabilizer strap that can be coupled to the cushion and to the airbag housing so that during deployment, the cushion does not skew or twist.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 27, 2009Publication date: October 28, 2010Applicant: AUTOLIV ASP, INC.Inventors: Mark L. Enders, Louis Mueller, Larry Lunt
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INFLATABLE KNEE AIRBAG ASSEMBLIES WITH BAG STRAPS FOR WRAPPING THE AIRBAGS AND OPTIMIZING DEPLOYMENT
Publication number: 20100270782Abstract: An airbag assembly with a reduced-cost knee airbag cushion and internal tethers can be formed from a single rectangular panel of material so that there is very little material waste. A pleat can be formed in a rear face so that the combination of tethers and pleat help the cushion deploy with favorable characteristics and adopt an arced shape when inflated. The cushion can have apertures for inserting an inflator with mounting stems partially within the cushion so that the mounting stems can be used to couple the cushion to an airbag housing. The assembly can also have a bag strap formed from a single piece of fabric that can wrap around a rolled and/or folded cushion. The assembly can also have a stabilizer strap that can be coupled to the cushion and to the airbag housing so that during deployment, the cushion does not skew or twist.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 27, 2009Publication date: October 28, 2010Applicant: AUTOLIV ASP, INC.Inventors: Mark L. Enders, Louis Mueller, Larry Lunt -
Publication number: 20100270775Abstract: An airbag assembly with a reduced-cost knee airbag cushion and internal tethers can be formed from a single rectangular panel of material so that there is very little material waste. A pleat can be formed in a rear face so that the combination of tethers and pleat help the cushion deploy with favorable characteristics and adopt an arced shape when inflated. The cushion can have apertures for inserting an inflator with mounting stems partially within the cushion so that the mounting stems can be used to couple the cushion to an airbag housing. The assembly can also have a bag strap formed from a single piece of fabric that can wrap around a rolled and/or folded cushion. The assembly can also have a stabilizer strap that can be coupled to the cushion and to the airbag housing so that during deployment, the cushion does not skew or twist.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 27, 2009Publication date: October 28, 2010Applicant: AUTOLIV ASP, INC.Inventors: Mark L. Enders, Louis Mueller, Larry Lunt
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Patent number: 7770921Abstract: In at least one embodiment, the present invention provides a side airbag for protection of a vehicle occupant. The side airbag is adapted to be inflated by gas from an inflator. The side airbag comprises a side panel which forms an exterior of the side airbag. The side panel defines a vent hole for venting the gas to outside the side airbag. A closing panel is disposed about the vent hole. The closing panel is configured such that the vent hole is unobstructed to vent the gas during inflation of the side airbag until the side airbag is substantially inflated. The side and closing panels cooperate to obstruct the vent hole with the closing panel such that the gas is substantially not vented. When the side airbag is obstructed from substantially inflating, for example due to the proximity of an out-of-position occupant, the vent hole remains unobstructed to vent the gas.Type: GrantFiled: May 25, 2007Date of Patent: August 10, 2010Assignee: Autoliv Development ABInventors: Louis Mueller, Erik Sandwall, Henrik Öhrvall, Gustav Börjeson
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Publication number: 20090189375Abstract: An inflator assembly is disclosed for use in an automobile. The inflator assembly features a slide-on housing around an inflator.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 29, 2008Publication date: July 30, 2009Applicant: Autoliv ASP, Inc.Inventors: Larry Frank Lunt, Louis Mueller