Patents by Inventor Shawn Gregory
Shawn Gregory 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).
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Patent number: 7386787Abstract: Alarm information reporting methods are presented. The method includes encapsulating alarm tokens constituent of a reported alarm in eXtensible Markup Language (XML) tags at communication network equipment reporting alarms. An XML aware parser associated with a network management system, extracts alarm tokens based on the encapsulating XML tags and triggers diverse network management functions based specified presence of alarm token groups in respect of a reported alarm. Each XML tag includes: a specification regarding compliance with of a standard and a recommendation, a specification regarding an alarm type, and a specification regarding an alarm tag name.Type: GrantFiled: January 9, 2004Date of Patent: June 10, 2008Assignee: Alcatel LucentInventor: Shawn Gregory Abigail
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Patent number: 7140649Abstract: A rotary latch mechanism that includes at least one support plate that pivotally supports both a latch fork and a lock cam is disclosed. The lock cam is movable from a first position where the lock cam prevents rotation of the latch fork to a second position where the lock cam does not interfere with the movement of the latch fork. A spring is attached to the latch fork and the lock cam and extends between the latch fork and the lock cam, so that the spring biases the lock cam towards the first position while biasing the latch fork to a release position.Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 2004Date of Patent: November 28, 2006Assignee: Tuffy Security ProductsInventor: Shawn Gregory
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Patent number: 6964184Abstract: A shielded pushbutton lock that includes housing that supports a lock cylinder connected to a key operated pushbutton. The pushbutton is shielded by way of a rotatable collar that extends over the pushbutton and shields the pushbutton, so that a thief may not defeat the pushbutton lock mechanism by attempting to rotate the pushbutton in order to allow operation of the latch mechanism.Type: GrantFiled: May 19, 2003Date of Patent: November 15, 2005Assignee: Tuffy Security Products, Inc.Inventor: Shawn Gregory
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Patent number: 6792691Abstract: A gage assembly for measuring a distance d from an end edge of a blade segment to a center location of a groove formed in the segment comprising a gage body having at least two reference surfaces adapted to engage edges of the segment; a dial indicator gage having a dial and a stem, the stem passing through a portion of the gage body; and a slide gage adapted for insertion into the groove, the slide gage fitted with an element that, in use, aligns with the stem of the dial indicator gage.Type: GrantFiled: November 12, 2002Date of Patent: September 21, 2004Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventors: Shawn Gregory Genal, James Philip Stanley, Lynn Charles Gagne, Stewart William Beitz
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Publication number: 20040134670Abstract: A sprinkler head cover including an end wall and a side wall extending from and around the end wall to form a cavity therebetween. The cavity is sized for receiving a deflector and arms of a sprinkler head. The side wall is adapted for engaging the sprinkler head to thereby releasably mount the cover to the sprinkler head.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 21, 2003Publication date: July 15, 2004Inventors: Shawn Gregory Orr, Andrew Taylor Thompson, Scott Franson
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Publication number: 20040088876Abstract: A gage assembly for measuring a distance d from an end edge of a blade segment to a center location of a groove formed in the segment comprising a gage body having at least two reference surfaces adapted to engage edges of the segment; a dial indicator gage having a dial and a stem, the stem passing through a portion of the gage body; and a slide gage adapted for insertion into the groove, the slide gage fitted with an element that, in use, aligns with the stem of the dial indicator gage.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 12, 2002Publication date: May 13, 2004Inventors: Shawn Gregory Genal, James Philip Stanley, Lynn Charles Gagne, Stewart William Beitz
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Patent number: 6712169Abstract: An automobile hood assembly for disposition in overlying relation to a vehicle storage compartment in an automotive vehicle. The hood assembly includes an exterior show surface member, a support frame at a position below the exterior show surface member and at least one extensible tether element operatively connecting the exterior show surface member and the support frame. At least one inflatable air bag cushion is housed intermediate the support frame and the exterior show surface member. Upon introduction of inflation gas the inflatable air bag cushion is inflatable to an expanded profile forcing at least a portion of the exterior show surface member away from the support frame to define an energy absorbing impact surface.Type: GrantFiled: May 16, 2002Date of Patent: March 30, 2004Assignees: Delphi Technologies, Inc., Volkswagen, AGInventors: Shawn Gregory Ryan, Conrad Oehlerking, Ruprecht Sinnuber, Matthew A Ault
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Patent number: 6669231Abstract: An air bag module is provided for inflating an air bag cushion at dual rates in response to rapid deceleration of a motor vehicle. The air bag module includes an air bag housing for receiving an inflator. The air bag cushion is secured to a peripheral flange of the housing in a folded position. Upon actuation of the inflator, heated gas passes selectively from the inflator through a plurality of openings in the housing. A controller generates an ignition signal to the inflator in response to velocity responsive sensors. In response to the ignition signals, the inflator releases an appropriate predetermined volume of gas into the air bag cushion. The level of deployment or inflation of the air bag cushion is dependent on the actuation of a slide slidably arranged to selectively block the openings of the air bag housing to restrict gas flow to the air bag cushion. The housing further includes venting apertures to permit gas flow from the housing and thereby redirect the gas away from the air bag cushion.Type: GrantFiled: November 4, 1998Date of Patent: December 30, 2003Assignee: Delphi Technologies, Inc.Inventor: Shawn Gregory Ryan
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Publication number: 20030213635Abstract: An automobile hood assembly for disposition in overlying relation to a vehicle storage compartment in an automotive vehicle. The hood assembly includes an exterior show surface member, a support frame at a position below the exterior show surface member and at least one extensible tether element operatively connecting the exterior show surface member and the support frame. At least one inflatable air bag cushion is housed intermediate the support frame and the exterior show surface member. Upon introduction of inflation gas the inflatable air bag cushion is inflatable to an expanded profile forcing at least a portion of the exterior show surface member away from the support frame to define an energy absorbing impact surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 16, 2002Publication date: November 20, 2003Inventors: Shawn Gregory Ryan, Conrad Oehlerking, Ruprecht Sinnuber, Matthew A. Ault
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Patent number: 6648371Abstract: An air bag assembly having an inflatable cushion selectively deployable to a controlled geometry with a controlled venting character. The venting characteristics are adjusted by selective displacement of vent blocking elements based upon measured occupant and/or crash severity characteristics such that an air bag cushion of desired volume and venting capacity is available to protect a range of occupants under different conditions during impact events of various levels of severity.Type: GrantFiled: July 5, 2002Date of Patent: November 18, 2003Assignee: Delphi Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Michael Joseph Vendely, Michael Allen Schenck, Shawn Gregory Ryan
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Patent number: 6592146Abstract: An air bag assembly for cushioning restraint of an occupant in a vehicle during an impact event. The air bag assembly includes an inflator activatable to discharge inflation gas upon the occurrence of predetermined vehicle conditions and an air bag cushion including an interior surface in fluid communication with the inflator such that upon discharge of inflation gas from the inflator the air bag cushion is inflated to a deployed state. At least one profile restraining tether element is operatively connected to the air bag cushion such that the profile restraining tether element restrains the expansion of the air bag cushion upon introduction of the inflation gas to the air bag cushion.Type: GrantFiled: March 19, 2002Date of Patent: July 15, 2003Assignee: Delphi Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Ryan Todd Pinsenschaum, Laura Adelle Hawthorn, Stephanie L Dunkle, Mark Thomas Winters, Shawn Gregory Ryan, Gary R Greib
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Patent number: 6564602Abstract: A shielded pushbutton lock that includes housing that supports a lock cylinder connected to a key operated pushbutton. The pushbutton is shielded by way of a rotatable collar that extends over the pushbutton and shields the pushbutton, so that a thief may not defeat the pushbutton lock mechanism by attempting to rotate the pushbutton in order to allow operation of the latch mechanism.Type: GrantFiled: April 19, 2001Date of Patent: May 20, 2003Assignee: Tuffy Security ProductsInventor: Shawn Gregory
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Publication number: 20030020266Abstract: An air bag assembly having an inflatable cushion selectively deployable to a controlled geometry with a controlled venting character. The venting characteristics are adjusted by selective displacement of vent blocking elements based upon measured occupant and/or crash severity characteristics such that an air bag cushion of desired volume and venting capacity is available to protect a range of occupants under different conditions during impact events of various levels of severity.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 5, 2002Publication date: January 30, 2003Inventors: Michael Joseph Vendely, Michael Allen Schenck, Shawn Gregory Ryan
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Patent number: 6497302Abstract: An air bag assembly for use in a vehicle at a location exterior to the passenger compartment. The air bag assembly includes an inflator for discharging inflation gas and a gas receiving expansible air bag cushion disposed in fluid communication with the inflator such that upon release of inflation gas from the inflator, the air bag cushion is deployed across a region immediately below the windshield of the vehicle as well as over the lower portion of the windshield and adjacent frame pillar elements surrounding the windshield. The extent of coverage over the windshield is such that the vehicle operator retains a degree of visibility over the deployed air bag cushion after deployment has taken place.Type: GrantFiled: December 19, 2000Date of Patent: December 24, 2002Assignee: Delphi Technologies, Inc.Inventor: Shawn Gregory Ryan
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Publication number: 20020175502Abstract: An inflatable restraint assembly including an inflatable curtain structure deployable from a storage position adjacent the roof rail of the vehicle above the doors so as to extend downwardly over an area within the vehicle interior adjacent to an occupant to be protected. The inflatable curtain structure is operatively connected to one or more variable length tethering elements extending between the inflatable curtain structure and an anchoring structure adjacent the lateral end of the curtain structure so as to apply a generally horizontal force component along the length of the inflatable curtain structure. As the inflatable curtain structure is deployed downwardly from the storage location, the operative length of the tethering element is shortened in the horizontal direction thereby enhancing tension along the length of the inflatable curtain structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 23, 2001Publication date: November 28, 2002Inventors: Todd E. Tesch, Jennifer M. Tobe, Shawn Gregory Ryan
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Publication number: 20020152780Abstract: A shielded pushbutton lock that includes housing that supports a lock cylinder connected to a key operated pushbutton. The pushbutton is shielded by way of a rotatable collar that extends over the pushbutton and shields the pushbutton, so that a thief may not defeat the pushbutton lock mechanism by attempting to rotate the pushbutton in order to allow operation of the latch mechanism.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 19, 2001Publication date: October 24, 2002Inventor: Shawn Gregory
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Patent number: 6467563Abstract: An air bag assembly including an inflator for discharging inflation gas and a gas receiving expansible air bag cushion of winged geometry disposed in fluid communication with the inflator such that upon release of inflation gas from the inflator the air bag cushion is deployed substantially over the windshield of an automobile as well as the pillars adjacent the windshield. View ports are present within the interior of the air bag cushion so as to maintain a degree of visibility for the vehicle operator after deployment has taken place. Mesh netting or a like material which does not unduly restrict visibility may extend across the internally formed view ports.Type: GrantFiled: June 19, 2000Date of Patent: October 22, 2002Assignees: Delphi Technologies, Inc., Volkswagen AGInventors: Shawn Gregory Ryan, Srinivasan V. Raman, Jeffrey Allen Welch, Ruprecht Sinnhuber, Conrad Oehlerking, Chantal S. Parenteau
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Patent number: 6454300Abstract: A release mechanism of efficient construction and operation is provided to hold profile restraining air bag tethers in a shortened operative condition under a first set of predetermined conditions and to extend such tethers under a second set of predetermined conditions. The extension of the restraining tethers may be carried out in conjunction with the delivery of an increased volume of inflating gas to the air bag cushion utilizing a gas emitting inflator in conjunction with a dynamic variable inflation device to effect delivery of a proper volume of inflation gas while releasing the tethers from a restrained length condition.Type: GrantFiled: February 12, 2002Date of Patent: September 24, 2002Assignee: Delphi Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Stephanie L Dunkle, Mark Thomas Winters, Laura Adelle Hawthorn, Ryan Todd Pinsenschaum, Patrick W. Schatz, Ann L. Kneisly, Shawn Gregory Ryan
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Publication number: 20020117840Abstract: A release mechanism of efficient construction and operation is provided to hold profile restraining air bag tethers in a shortened operative condition under a first set of predetermined conditions and to extend such tethers under a second set of predetermined conditions. The extension of the restraining tethers may be carried out in conjunction with the delivery of an increased volume of inflating gas to the air bag cushion utilizing a gas emitting inflator in conjunction with a dynamic variable inflation device to effect delivery of a proper volume of inflation gas while releasing the tethers from a restrained length condition.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 12, 2002Publication date: August 29, 2002Inventors: Stephanie L. Dunkle, Mark Thomas Winters, Laura Adelle Hawthorn, Ryan Todd Pinsenschaum, Patrick W. Schatz, Ann L. Kneisly, Shawn Gregory Ryan
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Patent number: 6431596Abstract: An air bag module includes an air bag and an inflator being activatable to discharge inflator gas for inflating the air bag. The inflator has at least one discharge port through which inflator gas is discharged. A housing includes at least one inflator vent opening aligned with the discharge port. A variable inflation device is mounted on the inflator and includes a movable member alignable with the vent opening. The movable member is movable relative to the vent opening for opening and closing the vent opening at a predetermined time during inflator activation to control the amount of inflator gas discharged into the air bag and the amount of inflator gas expelled out through the vent opening of the housing. Preferably, the variable inflation device includes an initiator device being activatable during activation of the inflator to move the movable member relative to the vent opening at the predetermined time during inflator activation.Type: GrantFiled: August 29, 2000Date of Patent: August 13, 2002Assignee: Delphi Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Shawn Gregory Ryan, James Lloyd Webber