Patents by Inventor Nicholas Crawford

Nicholas Crawford 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: 20230182675
    Abstract: Inflatable curtain airbags and airbag assemblies that can provide for proper deployment. The inflatable curtain airbags can include one or more cushion segments. The inflatable curtain airbags can be rolled into a bi-roll for a packaged state. The bi-roll can include a lower portion of the inflatable curtain airbag rolled in a first rotational direction and an upper portion rolled in a second rotational direction, opposite of the first rotational direction. The inflatable curtain airbags can also include one or more attachment areas disposed at or adjacent an upper edge of the one or more cushion segments. Mounting tabs may be coupled to the attachment areas and the mounting tabs may be used for installation of the inflatable curtain airbag in a vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 14, 2021
    Publication date: June 15, 2023
    Inventors: Nicholas Crawford, Stephen Blake Farley, Blake Homer Garn, Kevin Button
  • Patent number: 11228824
    Abstract: Systems, methods, and computer-readable media are disclosed for voice activated devices with integrated heatsinks and speakers. In one embodiment, an example device may include a light ring, a first light emitting diode, a heatsink having a first side and a second side, and a speaker assembly coupled to the first side of the heatsink assembly. The heatsink and the speaker assembly together may form a first sealed cavity. The device may include a reflector component coupled to the second side and configured to direct light towards the light ring. The reflector component may optionally include a substantially linear member and a bent member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 18, 2022
    Assignee: AMAZON TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
    Inventors: Joshua Lemons, Christopher Nicholas Crawford, Miguel Virgen
  • Patent number: 10659855
    Abstract: Systems, methods, and computer-readable media are disclosed for voice activated devices with integrated heatsinks and speakers. In one embodiment, an example device may include a light ring, a first light emitting diode, a heatsink having a first side and a second side, and a speaker assembly coupled to the first side of the heatsink assembly. The heatsink and the speaker assembly together may form a first sealed cavity. The device may include a reflector component coupled to the second side and configured to direct light towards the light ring. The reflector component may optionally include a substantially linear member and a bent member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 19, 2020
    Assignee: Amazon Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Joshua Lemons, Christopher Nicholas Crawford, Miguel Virgen
  • Publication number: 20190394547
    Abstract: Systems, methods, and computer-readable media are disclosed for voice activated devices with integrated heatsinks and speakers. In one embodiment, an example device may include a light ring, a first light emitting diode, a heatsink having a first side and a second side, and a speaker assembly coupled to the first side of the heatsink assembly. The heatsink and the speaker assembly together may form a first sealed cavity. The device may include a reflector component coupled to the second side and configured to direct light towards the light ring. The reflector component may optionally include a substantially linear member and a bent member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 18, 2018
    Publication date: December 26, 2019
    Applicant: Amazon Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Joshua Lemons, Christopher Nicholas Crawford, Miguel Virgen