Patents by Inventor Michael R. Dillon

Michael R. Dillon 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).

  • Publication number: 20240102822
    Abstract: Computer-implemented methods, computer-readable storage media storing instructions and computer systems for labeling significant locations based on contextual data can be implemented to perform operations that include determining a location of a computing device, and determining a label for the determined location based on contextual data associated with the significant location. The location can be a significant location that has meaning to a user of the device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 25, 2023
    Publication date: March 28, 2024
    Inventors: Michael P. Dal Santo, Hyo Jeong Shin, Krishna M. Behara, Marcos R. Vescovi, Patrick Thomas Dillon, Richard B. Warren, Ronald K. Huang, Xufeng Han
  • Patent number: 6648366
    Abstract: An air bag module assembly comprising: an inflator (250) having at least one exit port (270) with a thin layer of burst material (272) blocking the at least one exit port (270), the burst material bursting forth from the exit port during an initial moment of activation of the inflator. The module including an air bag assembly comprising an inflatable first bag (20) and an inflatable second bag (70), the second bag located within the first bag, the second bag including an opening (40b) to receive the inflator (250) wherein prior to activation, opposed portions of the second bag, radially outboard of the inflator, are formed into respective flaps, which are overlaid and positioned on a top of the inflator to provide a tortuous path through which any particles can flow prior to entering into a main portion of the air bag.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 18, 2003
    Assignee: Breed Automotive Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael R. Dillon, Damon N. Hewin, Lawrence R. Langbeen, Brian C. Ford
  • Publication number: 20030173760
    Abstract: An air bag module assembly comprising: an inflator (250) having at least one exit port (270) with a thin layer of burst material (272) blocking the at least one exit port (270), the burst material bursting forth from the exit port during an initial moment of activation of the inflator. The module including an air bag assembly (20) comprising an inflatable first bag (290) and an inflatable second bag (70), the second bag located within the first bag, the second bag including an opening (40b) to receive an inflator (250) wherein prior to activation, opposed portions of the second bag, radially outboard of the inflator, are formed into respective flaps, which are overlaid and positioned on a top of the inflator to provide a tortuous path through which any particles can flow prior to entering into an main portion of the air bag.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2002
    Publication date: September 18, 2003
    Applicant: Breed Automotive Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael R. Dillon, Damon N. Hewin, Lawrence R. Langbeen, Brian C. Ford
  • Patent number: 6279944
    Abstract: An air bag for side impact protection system comprising: an air bag (50) having an inflatable first chamber (50a) formed of two joined-together first (52a) and second (52b) panels of material, the first chamber including a forward part (26) and an opposite rear part (60); an inflator (26) for generating inflation gas to inflate the air bag, the inflator including exit ports (26a) which channel the inflation gas into the first chamber in a determinable direction; the air bag further including a flow diverter (70, 90) positioned to receive inflation gas and to divert at least a component of the inflation gas to flow generally perpendicular to the first direction. In one embodiment the flow diverter is formed as an open topped tube; in another embodiment; the flow diverter includes a plurality of vent openings in the side of the tube. In a third embodiment of the invention the diverter is formed by a permeable sack of material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 1998
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2001
    Assignee: Breed Automotive Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Pongdet P. Wipasuramonton, Bruce A. Kalandek, Robert Tobian, Brian J. Bailey, Michael R. Dillon, Shakir M. Salmo, Peter Priemer, Stefan Jost, Markus Jost
  • Patent number: 5947630
    Abstract: A system comprising: a fastener and a housing (70), the fastener including a rivet portion having a first head (304) and a shaft (302) extending therefrom, a spring cup (210) received upon the shaft having a top portion (211) adjacent the head (304) and a plurality of spring fingers (212) extending from the top (211) and a hollow collar (214) having a first portion (216) received within the spring cup (210) and a second portion (218) extending beyond the fingers (212), an end portion (308) of the shaft opposite the head (304) being malleable and formable into a rivet head (308') to mate with the housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 1996
    Date of Patent: September 7, 1999
    Assignee: Breed Automotive Technology, Inc.
    Inventor: Michael R. Dillon
  • Patent number: 5938232
    Abstract: A force-directing air bag deployment system comprising:a seat (20) having at least one forwardly extending wing (27), the seat (20) covered by a covering material (50), the covering material (50) defining at least one seam which runs vertically along a forward edge of the wing (27), the covering material (50) comprising an outboard side panel (50a) and an inboard side panel (50b) joined at the seam (26);a first reinforcement panel (60) positioned adjacent the outboard side panel 50a and joined to the panels (50a, 50b) at the seam (26);a second reinforcement panel (61) adjacent the inboard side panel (50d) and joined to the outboard panel (50a), the inboard panel (50b) and the first reinforcement panel (60) at the seam (26);the first and second reinforcement panels having respective end portions, each of the end portions are joined together by connectors (94,95) thereby forming the first and second reinforcement panels into a general loop configuration which when subjected to tensile forces, focuses reaction f
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 1997
    Date of Patent: August 17, 1999
    Assignee: Breed Automotive Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Bruce A. Kalandek, Brian J. Bailey, Michael R. Dillon, Shakir M. Salmo, Pongdet P. Wipasuramonton
  • Patent number: 5890733
    Abstract: A side impact system adapted to be mounted upon a support member or pillar (26) of an upholstered vehicle seat (30), the frame including a mounting opening (27) comprising: a bracket (40) having a front face (42) and sides (44a,b), a socket (46) for receiving a snap fastener and receptacle (48) for receiving a tab (80), the receptacle having an open face (49) through which the tab (80) is inserted and a projection (52) extending outward from the front face; a generally rectangular housing (70) having a bottom (72), opposing sides (74a,b) extending from the bottom and ends (76a,b) extending from the bottom and joined to the sides, the bottom (72) including at least one fastener opening (78) and one of the ends (76a), wherein the tab (80) extends outwardly from the top of the housing (70); with the housing received upon the bracket (40) and with the tab (80) within the receptacle (48) and the mounting opening, the socket and the fastener opening (78) are in alignment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 1996
    Date of Patent: April 6, 1999
    Assignee: AlliedSignal Inc.
    Inventor: Michael R. Dillon
  • Patent number: 5803488
    Abstract: A retainer assembly (22) for supporting an air bag inflator (24), the retainer assembly comprising: a hollow body (40), through which the inflator (24) is inserted, having a first end (28) and a second end (32), the second end including a first member for securing a cooperating second end of the inflator (36), the first end cooperating with a corresponding first end of inflator to provide a friction fit between the two components which acts to reroute gas through the retainer vent notch (46).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 1997
    Date of Patent: September 8, 1998
    Assignee: AlliedSignal Inc.
    Inventors: Brian J. Bailey, Patrick J. Fonk, Michael R. Dillon, Albert Nawrot