Patents by Inventor Mark M. Hanebut

Mark M. Hanebut 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).

  • Fastenerless slip-on spring clip for airbag module retention
    Patent number: 5979929
    Abstract: A new and improved fastenerless spring clip is provided for mounting an airbag module assembly in a fixed position behind a breakaway cover formed in the instrument panel of the vehicle. One end of the spring clip includes a slip-on connector which is adapted to slip-engage and self-lock onto a wall surface of the airbag module without requiring special tools or additional fasteners such as rivets. The opposite end of the clip includes a snap-on connector which is adapted to snap-engage and self-lock onto a vehicle mounting bracket that is eventually secured to the vehicle behind the instrument panel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 1997
    Date of Patent: November 9, 1999
    Assignee: Autoliv ASP, Inc.
    Inventors: Randy M. Stanger, Mark M. Hanebut