Patents by Inventor Molly K. Koenig

Molly K. Koenig 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).

  • Air bag module vent
    Patent number: 7775554
    Abstract: An apparatus (10) for helping to protect an occupant (20) of a vehicle (24) includes an inflatable vehicle occupant protection device (14). An inflator (30) provides inflation fluid for inflating the protection device (14). A support member (80) supports the inflator (30) and the protection device (14). A retainer (120) helps secure the protection device (14) to the support member (80). At least one vent opening (132) formed in the retainer (120) enables flow of inflation fluid away from the protection device (14) through the support member (80).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 17, 2010
    Assignee: TRW Vehicle Safety Systems Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew J. Smydra, Annmarie McMillan, Molly K. Koenig, Ramakrishnan Srinivasan
  • Air bag module vent
    Publication number: 20080284144
    Abstract: An apparatus (10) for helping to protect an occupant (20) of a vehicle (24) includes an inflatable vehicle occupant protection device (14). An inflator (30) provides inflation fluid for inflating the protection device (14). A support member (80) supports the inflator (30) and the protection device (14). A retainer (120) helps secure the protection device (14) to the support member (80). At least one vent opening (132) formed in the retainer (120) enables flow of inflation fluid away from the protection device (14) through the support member (80).
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 18, 2007
    Publication date: November 20, 2008
    Inventors: Andrew J. Smydra, Annmarie McMillan, Molly K. Koenig, Ramakrishnan Srinivasan