Patents by Inventor Mike Ayers

Mike Ayers 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).

  • Pyrotechnic cup
    Patent number: 7845278
    Abstract: The pyrotechnic cup is designed such that it may be used as part of an airbag initiator. In some embodiments, the cup comprises a cylindrical portion and a dome that is attached to a first end of the cylindrical portion. A cruciform is also added to the cup. The cruciform is positioned at the apex of the dome. In some embodiments, the cruciform comprises one or more petals. Other embodiments may be designed in which deployment of the initiator causes gas to be directed out of the pyrotechnic cup via the apex of the dome.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 7, 2010
    Assignee: Autoliv ASP, Inc.
    Inventors: Dario G. Brisighella, Jr., Mike Ayers
  • Pyrotechnic cup
    Publication number: 20090179408
    Abstract: A new type of pyrotechnic cup is disclosed. The pyrotechnic cup is designed such that it may be used as part of an airbag initiator. In some embodiments, the cup comprises a cylindrical portion and a dome that is attached to a first end of the cylindrical portion. A cruciform is also added to the cup. The cruciform is positioned at the apex of the dome. In some embodiments, the cruciform comprises one or more petals. Other embodiments may be designed in which deployment of the initiator causes gas to be directed out of the pyrotechnic cup via the apex of the dome.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 14, 2008
    Publication date: July 16, 2009
    Inventors: Dario G. Brisighella, JR., Mike Ayers
  • Actuatable locking fastener
    Patent number: 7237796
    Abstract: An actuatable fastener assembly is disclosed. The actuatable fastener assembly includes a fastener body and a fastener head attached to the fastener body. An initiator is embedded within the fastener body. Activation of the initiator causes the fastener head to separate from the fastener body. The actuatable fastener assembly also includes a retainer that is slidably movable along the fastener body toward the fastener head. The retainer includes a retention feature that resists movement of the retainer away from the fastener head.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 4, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 3, 2007
    Assignee: Autoliv ASP, Inc.
    Inventors: Kent Barker, Mike Ayers
  • Actuatable locking fastener
    Publication number: 20050052000
    Abstract: An actuatable fastener assembly is disclosed. The actuatable fastener assembly includes a fastener body and a fastener head attached to the fastener body. An initiator is embedded within the fastener body. Activation of the initiator causes the fastener head to separate from the fastener body. The actuatable fastener assembly also includes a retainer that is slidably movable along the fastener body toward the fastener head. The retainer includes a retention feature that resists movement of the retainer away from the fastener head.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 4, 2003
    Publication date: March 10, 2005
    Inventors: Kent Barker, Mike Ayers