Patents by Inventor Ryuji Matsuda

Ryuji Matsuda 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).

  • Seat belt shoulder guide
    Patent number: 7566075
    Abstract: A seat belt shoulder guide having a plate with a flange protruding normally outwardly from the plate which defines an opening between the flange and the plate. A plastic insert is positioned in the opening. A belt opening is provided through the insert and this opening includes a linear central portion and an arcuate and transversely extending portion at each end. An antirotation lip is formed around the insert opening. In addition, a central aperture in the plate reduces the weight of the shoulder guide while reinforcing beads formed around the sides of the aperture rigidify the plate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 5, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 28, 2009
    Assignees: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America, Inc., Quality Safety Systems
    Inventors: Aaron R. Latour, George M. Chalhoub, Ryuji Matsuda
  • Seat Belt Shoulder Guide
    Publication number: 20070187939
    Abstract: A seat belt shoulder guide having a plate with a flange protruding normally outwardly from the plate which defines an opening between the flange and the plate. A plastic insert is positioned in the opening. A belt opening is provided through the insert and this opening includes a linear central portion and an arcuate and transversely extending portion at each end. An antirotation lip is formed around the insert opening. In addition, a central aperture in the plate reduces the weight of the shoulder guide while reinforcing beads formed around the sides of the aperture rigidify the plate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 5, 2007
    Publication date: August 16, 2007
    Applicants: Toyota Engineering & Manufacturing North America, Inc., Quality Safety Systems
    Inventors: Aaron Latour, George Chalhoub, Ryuji Matsuda