Patents by Inventor Paul Strahl

Paul Strahl 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).

  • Airbag cover retainer with wire retention feature and ground
    Patent number: 5333900
    Abstract: A cover retainer for an airbag vehicle occupant restraint module includes means formed integrally thereon for both retaining and securing the horn wires and providing a system ground connection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 1992
    Date of Patent: August 2, 1994
    Assignees: Morton International, Inc., Chrysler Corporation
    Inventors: Paul Strahl, Michael D. Frakes
  • Cover for air bag installation
    Patent number: 5280946
    Abstract: An improved automotive air bag assembly includes a sheet metal housing having a cover formed of a homogeneous plastic. The cover is formed with locking arms for engaging the rim of the housing. Two of the locking arms are clamped onto the rim by a clamping member and two orthogonal locking arms are not so clamped. The cover defines tear lines whose thickness varies to control the sequence and direction of tear whereby doors are created whose hinges form in thickened regions of the cover material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 1992
    Date of Patent: January 25, 1994
    Assignee: Morton International, Inc.
    Inventors: Gary Adams, Paul Strahl, Davin Saderholm, Bradley D. Harris