Patents by Inventor Raymon K. Simonsen, III

Raymon K. Simonsen, III 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).

  • Apparatus for use in inflating an air bag and method of making the apparatus
    Patent number: 5529333
    Abstract: An apparatus (10) for use in inflating an inflatable vehicle occupant restraint (12) comprises a container (15) for containing inflation fluid. The container (15) has an inner surface (26) which defines an opening extending into the container. A plug (40) is located in the opening. The plug (40) includes a first passage for inflation fluid to flow from the container (15) into an inflatable vehicle occupant restraint (12). The plug (40) includes a second passage through which pressurized inflation fluid is directed into the container (15). The second passage has a first portion (190) and a second portion (192) communicating with the first portion. The first portion (190) communicates with a fill hole (194) located on a flat outer surface portion (199) of the plug (40) and the second portion (192) communicates with a chamber (18) in the container (15).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 1994
    Date of Patent: June 25, 1996
    Assignee: TRW Vehicle Safety Systems Inc.
    Inventors: Douglas J. Rizzi, Paul T. Saccone, Raymon K. Simonsen, III, Pondget P. Wipasuramonton