Patents by Inventor Michael R. Hudswell

Michael R. Hudswell 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).

  • Tension indicator
    Patent number: 8593293
    Abstract: The present invention concerns a tension indicator for indicating when a strap (2) has reached a predetermined tension level, comprising an audible signal producing member (7) having an abutment surface for engagement with said strap, said audible signal producing member altering its physical configuration in reaction to tension in said strap reaching a predetermined value, wherein the change in physical configuration creates an audible signal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 26, 2013
    Assignee: Inneva Ltd.
    Inventors: Ian Harrison, Michael R. Hudswell
  • TENSION INDICATOR
    Publication number: 20110109467
    Abstract: The present invention concerns a tension indicator for indicating when a strap (2) has reached a predetermined tension level, comprising an audible signal producing member (7) having an abutment surface for engagement with said strap, said audible signal producing member altering its physical configuration in reaction to tension in said strap reaching a predetermined value, wherein the change in physical configuration creates an audible signal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 8, 2007
    Publication date: May 12, 2011
    Applicant: INNEVA LIMITED
    Inventors: Ian Harrison, Michael R. Hudswell
  • Hydraulically powered folding vehicle seat fold
    Patent number: 7506931
    Abstract: A folding vehicle seat assembly for an automotive vehicle comprising at least one movable seat portion, and at least one fluid powered actuator. The actuators are connected to an operating system which is selectively activatable by a vehicle occupant. The movable seat portion is movably mountable within the vehicle and connected to an actuator. The actuator, when activated, is arranged to move the movable seat portion between a seating position for supporting a seat occupant and a stowed position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 24, 2004
    Date of Patent: March 24, 2009
    Assignee: Lear Corporation
    Inventors: Hugh H. Christopher, Michael G. Maddelein, Michael R. Hudswell