Patents by Inventor Michael L. Goatley

Michael L. Goatley 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).

  • Energy absorbing turning loop cover
    Patent number: 6929286
    Abstract: A turning loop cover is disclosed that is configured to slidably engage a turning loop and a fastener of a seatbelt system. The turning loop cover is primarily formed of a housing that has an internal volume and a first surface wherein a plurality of ribs extend from the first surface into the internal volume. The ribs are configured to attenuate a force acting upon the first surface of the housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2005
    Assignee: Autoliv ASP, Inc.
    Inventors: Lance Bertelle, Michael L. Goatley, Daniel E. Crimmins, James N. Sonnenberg
  • Energy absorbing turning loop cover
    Publication number: 20040036268
    Abstract: A turning loop cover is disclosed that is configured to slidably engage a turning loop and a fastener of a seatbelt system. The turning loop cover is primarily formed of a housing that has an internal volume and a first surface wherein a plurality of ribs extend from the first surface into the internal volume. The ribs are configured to attenuate a force acting upon the first surface of the housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 26, 2002
    Publication date: February 26, 2004
    Inventors: Lance Bertelle, Michael L. Goatley, Daniel E. Crimmins, James N. Sonnenberg