Patents by Inventor Robert L. Arwood

Robert L. Arwood 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).

  • Inflatable knee bolster airbag with internal tether
    Patent number: 7452002
    Abstract: An airbag module has an airbag with an inflation chamber. The inflation chamber has a first portion and a second portion. The first portion of the inflation chamber is deployed generally along a first axis and the second portion of the inflation chamber is generally deployed along a second axis. The first axis is transverse to the second axis. The first portion of the inflation chamber is defined by a front panel and a back panel. The second portion of the inflation chamber is attached to the back panel. An inflator is in communication with the airbag. A tether is provided in the first portion of the inflation chamber. The tether has three portions. The first portion of the tether extends across the first inflation chamber and is secured to the airbag at a first panel location and a first back panel location.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 18, 2008
    Assignee: Key Safety Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Eric J. Baumbach, Robert L. Arwood
  • 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
  • Airbag folding apparatus and method of folding
    Patent number: 6619015
    Abstract: An airbag folding apparatus includes a folding tube, a folder support apparatus, and a plunger mechanism. The folding of an airbag utilizing the folding apparatus comprises the following steps. A vehicle airbag is attached to the plunger mechanism and the airbag is lowered into the folding tube. The plunger mechanism is introduced into the folding tube after the airbag is completely inside the folding tube. The plunger mechanism is forcibly lowered into the folding tube causing the airbag to be compressed or folded. The plunger mechanism remains exterior to the airbag throughout the folding process. The plunger mechanism is then detached and a fold retention sheet is wrapped around the folded airbag.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2001
    Date of Patent: September 16, 2003
    Assignee: Breed Automotive Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert L. Arwood, Eric Baumbach
  • Airbag folding apparatus and method of folding
    Publication number: 20020078664
    Abstract: An airbag folding apparatus includes a folding tube, a folder support apparatus, and a plunger mechanism. The folding of an airbag utilizing the folding apparatus comprises the following steps. A vehicle airbag is attached to the plunger mechanism and the airbag is lowered into the folding tube. The plunger mechanism is introduced into the folding tube after the airbag is completely inside the folding tube. The plunger mechanism is forcibly lowered into the folding tube causing the airbag to be compressed or folded. The plunger mechanism remains exterior to the airbag throughout the folding process. The plunger mechanism is then detached and a fold retention sheet is wrapped around the folded airbag.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 14, 2001
    Publication date: June 27, 2002
    Inventors: Robert L. Arwood, Eric Baumbach