Patents by Inventor Michael Ray Hall

Michael Ray Hall 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).

  • Inflatable curtain cushion tab shock absorption
    Patent number: 7357408
    Abstract: A retention tab unit is disclosed comprising a retention tab configured for attaching an inflatable curtain to a vehicle. The retention tab unit has an energy absorption mechanism that facilitates confinement of the retention tab in an initial configuration wherein the retention tab is not taut. Once the inflatable curtain is deployed, the energy absorption mechanism is configured to release the retention tab from its initial configuration and allow it to be forced into a deployed configuration wherein the retention tab tautly extends from the vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2008
    Assignee: Autoliv ASP, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Ray Hall, Thomas C. Burton, Eric R. Drake, Terry S. Jones