Patents by Inventor Rudy V. Thomas

Rudy V. Thomas 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).

  • Passive seat belt system with guide clip
    Patent number: 4266810
    Abstract: A passive seat belt system including torso and lap belts, wherein a guide clip is provided which is secured to one belt and permits the other belt to pass therethrough. The guide clip maintains communication between the belts and is especially useful with a two retractor system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 1979
    Date of Patent: May 12, 1981
    Assignee: Allied Chemical Corporation
    Inventors: Rudy V. Thomas, Robert L. Stephenson
  • Automatic articulation device for passive seat belt systems
    Patent number: 4256328
    Abstract: A vehicle passive seat belt system including a seat belt movable into and out of a restraining position by a pivotable lever located inboard of a seat in the vehicle, and a protective arm rest for the lever which is pivotable in a direction opposite to the pivotable movement of the lever.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 1979
    Date of Patent: March 17, 1981
    Assignee: Allied Chemical Corporation
    Inventor: Rudy V. Thomas