Patents by Inventor Mher Chimayan

Mher Chimayan 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).

  • Multi-unit pyrotechnic initiation system
    Patent number: 6763764
    Abstract: A multi-unit pyrotechnic initiation system includes two or more pyrotechnic initiators molded in place into a base. Each initiator preferably includes a body overmolded around an igniter. The retainers of two or more pyrotechnic initiators may be formed together as part of a unitary substructure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 20, 2004
    Assignee: Special Devices, Inc.
    Inventors: Vahan Avetisian, Eishi Kajita, Mher Chimayan
  • Integral pyrotechnic initiator with molded connector
    Patent number: 6644198
    Abstract: A pyrotechnic initiator has a molded connector with a hollow interior, where the connector includes at least one locking tab extending from the connector wall toward the centerline of the connector, overhanging the hollow interior of the connector. A mating connector can be inserted past the locking tab for a mounting connection and pulled out past the locking tab for disconnecting the pyrotechnic initiator. The molded connector feature preferably is injection molded around a molding assembly which is used to form at least one locking tab. Cavities corresponding to the location of the locking tabs are provided by the intersection of separate pieces of the molding assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2000
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2003
    Assignee: Special Devices, Inc.
    Inventors: Vahan Avetisian, Mher Chimayan
  • Multi-nuit pyrotechnic initiation system
    Publication number: 20030154876
    Abstract: A multi-unit pyrotechnic initiation system includes two or more pyrotechnic initiators molded in place into a base. Each initiator preferably includes a body overmolded around an igniter. The retainers of two or more pyrotechnic initiators may be formed together as part of a unitary substructure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 27, 2003
    Publication date: August 21, 2003
    Inventors: Vahan Avetisian, Eishi Kajita, Mher Chimayan