Patents by Inventor Robert McClenathan

Robert McClenathan 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).

  • Publication number: 20060170199
    Abstract: One embodiment of the present invention is a belt guide apparatus (14) for an enhanced seatbelt restraint system (10) for a vehicle. The belt guide apparatus (14) includes a pivotal fastener (56) for attaching the belt guide apparatus (14) to a vehicle structure (20). The pivotal fastener (56) includes an interface portion (42) extending therefrom for supporting a belt (12) extending through the belt guide apparatus (14). Also, the pivotal fastener (56) is utilized for moving the belt guide apparatus (14) in three or more directions for maintaining the belt (12) substantially flat against the interface portion (42). Moreover, the interface portion (42) has a biasing mechanism (64) disposed adjacent thereto for pressing the belt (12) substantially flat against the interface portion (42).
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 2, 2005
    Publication date: August 3, 2006
    Inventors: Srinivasan Sundararajan, Sundeep Kankanala, Dean Jaradi, Said Nakhla, Marius Magdun, Mike Heidom, Wesley Pack, Robert McClenathan
  • Publication number: 20050087998
    Abstract: An airbag (10) for mounting in the bumper (18) of a motor vehicle (12) is provided. The airbag can have an up-side-down ā€œLā€ shape or a cylindrical shape. Further, multiple bags can be combined within one system. The airbag is configured to cover substantially the width of the vehicle upon deployment and also provide protection to the occupant of a struck vehicle (36) in the event the occupant is partially expelled from the struck vehicle in the direction of the bag. The airbag is combined with an inflation (23), collision sensor (34) and an electronic control unit (38) to form the airbag system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 10, 2002
    Publication date: April 28, 2005
    Inventors: Paul Curry, Wesley Pack, Steve Hailstone, Jeffrey Baker, Robert McClenathan, Michael Vecchio, Saeed Barbat, Priya Prasad