Patents by Inventor Ronald Alonzo Bowers

Ronald Alonzo Bowers 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).

  • Impact test fixtures
    Patent number: 8776575
    Abstract: An impact test fixture includes a rolling frame structure, a ballast attachment feature coupled to the rolling frame structure, a position-adjustable attachment assembly coupled to the rolling frame structure, and a specimen attachment member coupled to the position-adjustable attachment assembly. The specimen attachment member is adjustable in a vertical direction and a transverse direction relative to the rolling frame structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 15, 2014
    Assignee: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America, Inc.
    Inventors: Jonathan Richard Young, Ronald Alonzo Bowers, Justin Thomas Lenoir
  • Impact Test Fixtures
    Publication number: 20130118226
    Abstract: An impact test fixture includes a rolling frame structure, a ballast attachment feature coupled to the rolling frame structure, a position-adjustable attachment assembly coupled to the rolling frame structure, and a specimen attachment member coupled to the position-adjustable attachment assembly. The specimen attachment member is adjustable in a vertical direction and a transverse direction relative to the rolling frame structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 15, 2011
    Publication date: May 16, 2013
    Applicant: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America, Inc.
    Inventors: Jonathan Richard Young, Ronald Alonzo Bowers, Justin Thomas Lenoir
  • Side airbag apparatus and method
    Patent number: 7766379
    Abstract: An inflatable side airbag restraint for use in passenger vehicles. The airbag includes a relief portion providing clearance for the arm and elbow of an occupant or test device which reduces or eliminates lateral compression of the arm on the chest and abdomen regions of an occupant or test device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 3, 2010
    Assignee: Nissan Technical Center North America, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffery Carl Dix, Ronald Alonzo Bowers, Joseph Mueller
  • SIDE AIRBAG APPARATUS AND METHOD
    Publication number: 20090079171
    Abstract: An inflatable side airbag restraint for use in passenger vehicles. The airbag includes a relief portion providing clearance for the arm and elbow of an occupant or test device which reduces or eliminates lateral compression of the arm on the chest and abdomen regions of an occupant or test device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 24, 2007
    Publication date: March 26, 2009
    Applicant: NISSAN TECHNICAL CENTER NORTH AMERICA, INC.
    Inventors: Jeffery Carl Dix, Ronald Alonzo Bowers, Joseph Mueller