Patents by Inventor Robert S. Sevigny

Robert S. Sevigny 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).

  • Hidden filament assisted opening system for an airbag cover
    Patent number: 6945555
    Abstract: A hidden air bag assist includes a skin (12) having inner and outer sides. A liquid contaminant (14) is disposed within the skin (12) such that the contaminant (14) is not visible through the outer side. The contaminant (14) creates a weakened area or frangible line within the skin and defines a passageway for allowing an airbag to deploy therethrough.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2000
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2005
    Assignee: Intier Automotive Inc.
    Inventors: Robert S. Sevigny, Alan R. Deeks
  • Hidden filament assisted opening system for an airbag cover
    Publication number: 20030141707
    Abstract: A hidden air bag assist includes a skin (12) having inner and outer sides. A liquid contaminant (14) is disposed within the skin (12) such that the contaminant (14) is not visible through the outer side. The contaminant (14) creates a weakened area or frangible line within the skin and defines a passageway for allowing an airbag to deploy therethrough.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 25, 2002
    Publication date: July 31, 2003
    Inventors: Robert S. Sevigny, Alan R. Deeks
  • Self adjustable variable shape forming plug assist assembly
    Publication number: 20030090042
    Abstract: A plug assist assembly for positioning a thermo-formable sheet onto one of a plurality of different female molds. The assembly comprises a lifting apparatus and a frame. The frame extends from the lifting apparatus which provides for beneficial movement of the frame. A plurality of movable weights are suspended from the frame for contacting and automatically conforming to a contour of any of the female molds. The plurality of weights create a seal between the sheet and the female mold to allow the sheet to be vacuum formed against the mold.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 13, 2002
    Publication date: May 15, 2003
    Inventors: Robert S Sevigny, Mark J Borys, Roland Mack, Alex J Kaminski, Brennon White