Patents by Inventor Richard E. Powell

Richard E. Powell 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).

  • Pressure relief device
    Patent number: 5076312
    Abstract: A device is disclosed for very rapidly releasing fluid under pressure from a reservoir in which a sharpened pin is driven at an angle into the center of a sealing diaphragm to release the fluid under pressure from the reservoir.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 1990
    Date of Patent: December 31, 1991
    Assignee: Tip Engineering Group, Inc.
    Inventor: Richard E. Powell
  • Method and arrangement for forming an air bag deployment opening in an auto interior trim piece
    Patent number: 4991870
    Abstract: A method and arrangement is disclosed for providing one or more air bag deployment doors in which an explosive containing coating is deposited on the inside of an auto interior trim piece in the pattern of the doors immediately over the air bag receptacle in which the air bag is stored. The coating is comprised of a suspension of explosive material in a carrier which is detonated when the system is activated and the door or doors so formed are pushed open by the inflating air bag.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 1989
    Date of Patent: February 12, 1991
    Assignee: Tip Engineering Group, Inc.
    Inventors: Julie A. Beusterien, Richard E. Powell
  • Truck bed tool box
    Patent number: D349680
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 1993
    Date of Patent: August 16, 1994
    Inventor: Richard E. Powell