Patents by Inventor Scott Dershem

Scott Dershem 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).

  • Dual depth airbag with active venting
    Patent number: 7784828
    Abstract: An inflatable airbag cushion assembly with a release device for electronic communication with a sensor in a vehicle. The cushion assumes two different configurations depending on the occupant's position. The configurations are achieved via tethers along with closeable vent(s) to control cushion pressure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 31, 2010
    Assignee: Autoliv ASP, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard Matsu, Scott Dershem, Don Paxton, Geoffrey Mills, Brian Seymour, Dave Zecchin
  • DUAL DEPTH AIRBAG WITH ACTIVE VENTING
    Publication number: 20090230663
    Abstract: An inflatable airbag cushion assembly with a release device for electronic communication with a sensor in a vehicle. The cushion assumes two different configurations depending on the occupant's position. The configurations are achieved via tethers along with closeable vent(s) to control cushion pressure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2008
    Publication date: September 17, 2009
    Applicant: Autoliv ASP, Inc.
    Inventors: Geoffrey Mills, Brian Seymour, Dave Zecchin, Richard Matsu, Scott Dershem, Don Paxton
  • Modular steering wheel and airbag combination
    Patent number: 5692770
    Abstract: A modular steering wheel and airbag combination includes an airbag assembly, a steering wheel assembly and a separate hub plate. The combination is preassembled as a unitary component which can easily be attached to a steering column shaft. A taper or wedge lock is formed between the steering wheel armature and hub plate. The steering wheel assembly includes a plurality of ribs or spokes extending from an upper rim portion of the steering wheel assembly and a ring portion connecting the spokes to provide structural integrity and support to the steering wheel assembly. The airbag assembly includes a retaining ring as part of an airbag component which provides easy and secure attachment of the airbag component to the hub plate. The inventive steering wheel and airbag combination comprises a structure for securing the combination to a steering column shaft. One embodiment of the structure includes a worm gear and complementary gear. The complementary gear may be a helical gear.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 1995
    Date of Patent: December 2, 1997
    Assignee: Breed Automotive Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark E. Scharboneau, Gregory F. Exner, Sheryar Durrani, Mark R. Shermetaro, Mark T. Lecznar, E. Scott Dershem