Patents by Inventor Megan E. Mahorney

Megan E. Mahorney 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).

  • Low noise, debris tolerant retractor inertial sensor
    Patent number: 9434347
    Abstract: A seatbelt retractor inertial locking system for motor vehicle belt restraint systems. The inertial locking system incorporates features to reduce the influence of contaminants from causing unwanted locking of the associated retractor. The feature is in part provided by the positioning of a point contact between a ball mass and a locking lever. The inertia actuator forms the inertial ball mass nest surface which has a vented construction which permits the escape of contaminants and further contributes to reducing noise generated by contact between the ball mass and the nest surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2016
    Assignee: AUTOLIV ASP, INC.
    Inventors: Bryan M. Vanwambeke, James S. Bourn, Megan E. Mahorney, David Prentkowski
  • Low Noise, Debris Tolerant Retractor Inertial Sensor
    Publication number: 20140158807
    Abstract: A seatbelt retractor inertial locking system for motor vehicle belt restraint systems. The inertial locking system incorporates features to reduce the influence of contaminants from causing unwanted locking of the associated retractor. The feature is in part provided by the positioning of a point contact between a ball mass and a locking lever. The inertia actuator forms the inertial ball mass nest surface which has a vented construction which permits the escape of contaminants and further contributes to reducing noise generated by contact between the ball mass and the nest surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 10, 2012
    Publication date: June 12, 2014
    Applicant: Autoliv ASP, Inc.
    Inventors: Bryan M. Wanwambeke, James S. Bourn, Megan E. Mahorney, David Prentkowski