Patents by Inventor Richard W. Morgan

Richard W. Morgan 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).

  • Gas generating system
    Patent number: 9051224
    Abstract: A gas generating system is provided including a first housing formed from a polymeric material, and a pyrotechnic gas generant material contained in the first housing. The first housing forms a combustion chamber for the gas generant. An airbag system and a vehicle occupant protection system, each incorporating a gas generating system as described herein, are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 9, 2015
    Assignee: TK Holdings Inc.
    Inventors: Scott A. Mason, David M. McCormick, Richard W. Morgan, Jeffrey Anderson
  • Gas generating system with initiator sub-assembly
    Patent number: 9050944
    Abstract: A housing for an initiator module is provided. The housing includes at least one wall defining a hollow interior having a first region, a second region and a third region, the first region having a first width, the second region having a second width less than the first width, and the third region having a third width greater than the second width.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 9, 2015
    Assignee: TK Holdings Inc.
    Inventors: Eduardo L. Quioc, Richard W. Morgan, Bryan T. Cole
  • Gas generating system
    Patent number: 8936272
    Abstract: A base assembly is provided for a gas generating system. The assembly includes a base having at least one opening formed therein, and an initiator assembly attached to the base so as to form a gas-tight seal surrounding the at least one opening. A retainer is attached to the base and includes an opening into which a portion of the initiator assembly extends. The retainer is attached to the initiator assembly along the retainer opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 9, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 20, 2015
    Assignee: TK Holdings Inc.
    Inventors: Eduardo L. Quioc, Richard W. Morgan, Bryan T. Cole
  • Gas generating system
    Patent number: 8496266
    Abstract: A gas generating system usable in an inflatable vehicle occupant protection system is provided. The system includes an outer housing having an outer diameter varying within a range of approximately 16 millimeters to approximately 20 millimeters. A vehicle occupant protection system and an airbag module including the gas generating system are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 30, 2013
    Assignee: TK Holdings, Inc.
    Inventors: Emily Gmitter, Richard W. Morgan, David M. McCormick, Jeffrey Anderson
  • Gas generating system
    Patent number: 8375862
    Abstract: A base assembly for a gas generating system is provided. The base assembly includes a base and a retainer affixed to the base. In an alternative embodiment, the assembly includes an initiator molded to both the base and the retainer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 19, 2013
    Assignee: TK Holdings, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard W. Morgan, Eduardo L. Quioc
  • Gas generating system
    Patent number: 8376400
    Abstract: A gas generating system is provided including a first housing formed from a polymeric material, and a pyrotechnic gas generant material contained in the first housing. The first housing forms a combustion chamber for the gas generant. An airbag system and a vehicle occupant protection system, each incorporating a gas generating system as described herein, are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 19, 2013
    Assignee: TK Holdings, Inc.
    Inventors: Scott A. Mason, David M. McCormick, Richard W. Morgan, Jeffrey Anderson
  • Gas generating system
    Patent number: 8282127
    Abstract: A gas generating system including a housing and a divider dividing an interior of the housing into a first chamber and a second chamber. First and second tubes extend into the second chamber and end at the divider. At least one opening is formed in the divider to enable fluid communication of the first chamber with an interior of only the first tube after activation of the gas generating system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 3, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 9, 2012
    Assignee: TK Holdings, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard W. Morgan, Eduardo L. Quioc
  • Gas Generating System
    Publication number: 20110088583
    Abstract: A base assembly for a gas generating system is provided. The base assembly includes a base and a retainer affixed to the base. In an alternative embodiment, the assembly includes an initiator molded to both the base and the retainer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 4, 2009
    Publication date: April 21, 2011
    Inventors: Richard W. Morgan, Eduardo L. Quioc
  • Gas Generating system
    Publication number: 20080150266
    Abstract: A gas generating system usable in an inflatable vehicle occupant protection system is provided. The system includes an outer housing having an outer diameter varying within a range of approximately 16 millimeters to approximately 20 millimeters. A vehicle occupant protection system and an airbag module including the gas generating system are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2008
    Publication date: June 26, 2008
    Inventors: Emily Gmitter, Richard W. Morgan, David M. McCormick, Jeffrey Anderson
  • Gas generating system
    Publication number: 20070248511
    Abstract: A gas generating system is provided including a first housing formed from a polymeric material, and a pyrotechnic gas generant material contained in the first housing. The first housing forms a combustion chamber for the gas generant. An airbag system and a vehicle occupant protection system, each incorporating a gas generating system as described herein, are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 20, 2007
    Publication date: October 25, 2007
    Inventors: Scott A. Mason, David M. McCormick, Richard W. Morgan, Jeffrey Anderson