Patents by Inventor Robert J. Sadenwater

Robert J. Sadenwater 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).

  • Grooved air bag
    Patent number: 7152880
    Abstract: An air bag (100) having a main panel (102) having face panel portion (103) configured to face an occupant when the air bag is inflated, the main panel in the vicinity of the face panel portion including an opening (130, 130a, 130b), the opening having an edge (140). A cup-shaped structure (149,150,152,160) of material is fitted within the opening and sewn or secured to the edge (140) of the main panel opening (130); the cup-shaped structure is located within the air bag below the exterior surface of the main panel. A tether anchored at one end and having a second end secured to a portion of the cup-shaped structure, the length of the tether configured to prevent the cup-shaped structure from moving beyond the exterior surface of the main panel, the cup-shaped structure and remaining parts of the air bag forming opposing lobes (112a, 112b) upon inflation, wherein the cup-shaped structure forms a groove or depression (110) between the lobes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 2005
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2006
    Assignee: Key Safety Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Hyunsok Pang, Prabhakar Padiyar, Jin Ho Jung, Soonsik Kim, Robert J. Sadenwater, Jeffery S. Coon
  • Air bag module with partial external hood or tether
    Patent number: 7021653
    Abstract: An air bag assembly (20) comprising: an air bag (24) and means for inflating the air bag, and a partial hood or tether (40) for causing the air bag to inflate in an asymmetric manner during inflation, the hood or tethers operatively disengageable from the air bag.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 2003
    Date of Patent: April 4, 2006
    Assignee: Key Safety Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: John M. Burdock, John Cooper, Jin Ho Jung, Robert L. Arwood, III, Robert J. Sadenwater, Walter R. Green, Mutaz A. Shkoukani, Jean-Luc Blancou
  • Inflatable restraint module with external tether
    Patent number: 6955377
    Abstract: An air bag module comprising an air bag pack including an inflator and folded air bag is disclosed; the air bag is capable of inflating upon receipt of inflation gas and includes a tether having a first portion fixedly attached in relation to one of the air bag and the inflator, the tether including a second portion, which is loosely positioned relative to the first portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 2003
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2005
    Assignee: Key Safety Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: John Cooper, John M. Burdock, Jin Ho Jung, Robert L. Arwood, III, Robert J. Sadenwater, Walter R. Green, Mutaz A. Shkoukani, Jean-Luc Blancou
  • Air bag module with partial external hood or tether
    Publication number: 20030189327
    Abstract: An air bag assembly (20) comprising: an air bag (24) and means for inflating the air bag, and a partial hood or tether (40) for causing the air bag to inflate in an asymmetric manner during inflation, the hood or tethers operatively disengageable from the air bag.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 20, 2003
    Publication date: October 9, 2003
    Applicant: Breed Automotive Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: John M. Burdock, John Cooper, Jin Ho Jung, Robert L. Arwood, Robert J. Sadenwater, Walter R. Green, Mutaz A. Shkoukani, Jean-Luc Blancou
  • Inflatable restraint module with external tether
    Publication number: 20030189328
    Abstract: An air bag module comprising: an air bag pack including an inflator and folded air bag, the air bag capable of inflating upon receipt of inflation gas and a tether having first portion fixedly attached in relation to one of the air bag and the inflator, the tether includes a second portion, which is loosely positioned relative to the first portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 20, 2003
    Publication date: October 9, 2003
    Applicant: Breed Automotive Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: John Cooper, John M. Burdock, Jin Ho Jung, Robert L. Arwood, Robert J. Sadenwater, Walter R. Green, Mutaz A. Shkoukani, Jean-Luc Blancou