Patents by Inventor Mark E. Shephard

Mark E. Shephard 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).

  • Vehicle crash protective system
    Patent number: 6142521
    Abstract: Crash protective surrounds for a vehicle passenger. Permanently inflated cushions are mounted within the fenders and behind the rear seat. A rear seat cushion and a front seat cushion are expandable in a vertical direction and then across the passenger seats. The front cushion and rear cushion tilt forward away from the passenger limiting bag expansive forces against the passenger.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 1998
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2000
    Inventor: Mark E. Shephard