Patents by Inventor Simon Valkenburg
Simon Valkenburg 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: 8434527Abstract: A seat belt webbing has a plurality of warp threads (1, 3), a weft thread (2) which runs from one edge of the seat belt webbing to the other edge, periodically reversing the direction in reversal points and is interwoven with the warp threads (1, 3).The weft thread (2) in the reversal points in an edge portion (B) is folded back forming a loop, and a catch thread (5) which is fed through the loops of the weft thread (2).The catch thread (5) is placed between the warp threads (1, 3) and is covered by the weft thread (2) and/or by the warp threads (1, 3) towards the surface of the seat belt webbing.Type: GrantFiled: February 1, 2011Date of Patent: May 7, 2013Assignee: Autoliv Development ABInventors: Willibert Welz, Chris van Helvoort, Anita Pool, Simon Valkenburg
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Publication number: 20120192988Abstract: The invention relates to a seat belt webbing having a plurality of warp threads (1, 3), a weft thread (2) which runs from one edge of the seat belt webbing to the other edge, periodically reversing the direction in reversal points and is interwoven with the warp threads (1, 3). The weft thread (2) in the reversal points in an edge portion (B) is folded back forming a loop, and a catch thread (5) which is fed through the loops of the weft thread (2). The catch thread (5) is placed between the warp threads (1, 3) and is covered by the weft thread (2) and/or by the warp threads (1, 3) towards the surface of the seat belt webbing.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 1, 2011Publication date: August 2, 2012Inventors: Willibert Welz, Chris van Helvoort, Anita Pool, Simon Valkenburg
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Patent number: 7422231Abstract: An air-bag comprising an inflatable element having an inflatable region and a gas inlet throat extending from the inflatable region, a gusset of excess fabric being present in the region proximate to the junction between the gas inlet throat and the inflatable region.Type: GrantFiled: June 12, 2003Date of Patent: September 9, 2008Assignee: Autoliv Development ABInventors: Altay Kismir, Simon Valkenburg
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Patent number: 7407181Abstract: An air bag formed from two layers of fabric using a one-piece weaving technique has a peripheral seam at the edge of a region adapted to be inflated. Beyond the seam there are a plurality of chambers and gas escaping from the inflated region through the seam must inflate these chambers thus creating a back pressure to reduce the flow of escaping gas.Type: GrantFiled: November 20, 2006Date of Patent: August 5, 2008Assignee: Autoliv Development ABInventors: David Stow, Simon Valkenburg, Altay Kismir, Anorin Shaker
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Publication number: 20070096443Abstract: An air bag formed from two layers of fabric using a one-piece weaving technique has a peripheral seam at the edge of a region adapted to be inflated. Beyond the seam there are a plurality of chambers and gas escaping from the inflated region through the seam must inflate these chambers thus creating a back pressure to reduce the flow of escaping gas.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 20, 2006Publication date: May 3, 2007Inventors: David Stow, Simon Valkenburg, Altay Kismir, Anorin Shaker
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Patent number: 7182364Abstract: An air bag formed from two layers of fabric using a one-piece weaving technique has a peripheral seam at the edge of a region adapted to be inflated. Beyond the seam there are a plurality of chambers and gas escaping from the inflated region through the seam must inflate these chambers thus creating a back pressure to reduce the flow of escaping gas.Type: GrantFiled: March 20, 2003Date of Patent: February 27, 2007Assignee: Autoliv Development ABInventors: David Stow, Simon Valkenburg, Altay Kismir, Anorin Shaker
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Publication number: 20060255571Abstract: An air-bag comprising an inflatable element having an inflatable region and a gas inlet throat extending from the inflatable region, a gusset of excess fabric being present in the region proximate to the junction between the gas inlet throat and the inflatable region.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 12, 2003Publication date: November 16, 2006Inventors: Altay Kismir, Simon Valkenburg
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Patent number: 6926792Abstract: In manufacturing an air-bag (1) which is formed from two super-imposed layers of fabric (2) interconnected by a plurality of seams (3), a sealant material is applied to the interior of the air-bag. The sealant material is applied by introducing a mandrel (10) carrying a parison of the sealant material (11) into the air-bag, and injecting air into the mandrel.Type: GrantFiled: December 22, 1999Date of Patent: August 9, 2005Assignee: Autoliv Development ABInventors: Simon Valkenburg, Norbert Pitzer
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Patent number: 6796577Abstract: An air-bag in the form of an inflatable curtain has a plurality of zones each provided with vertically extending cells defined by seams. Uninflatable regions are provided, the uninflatable regions being provided with oval apertures. On deployment of the inflatable curtain, the oval apertures will distend to become circular, enabling the uninflated region effectively to stretch to moderate the tension generated between two anchoring points connected by straps to the lower edge of the air-bag.Type: GrantFiled: July 26, 2002Date of Patent: September 28, 2004Assignee: Autoliv Development ABInventors: Venkata Challa, Simon Valkenburg, David Stow, Olivier Bastien
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Publication number: 20030189322Abstract: An air bag formed from two layers of fabric using a one-piece weaving technique has a peripheral seam at the edge of a region adapted to be inflated. Beyond the seam there are a plurality of chambers and gas escaping from the inflated region through the seam must inflate these chambers thus creating a back pressure to reduce the flow of escaping gas.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 20, 2003Publication date: October 9, 2003Inventors: David Stow, Simon Valkenburg, Altay Kismir, Anorin Shaker
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Publication number: 20030052477Abstract: An air-bag in the form of an inflatable curtain has a plurality of zones each provided with vertically extending cells defined by seams. Uninflatable regions are provided, the uninflatable regions being provided with oval apertures. On deployment of the inflatable curtain, the oval apertures will distend to become circular, enabling the uninflated region effectively to stretch to moderate the tension generated between two anchoring points connected by straps to the lower edge of the air-bag.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 26, 2002Publication date: March 20, 2003Inventors: Venkata Challa, Simon Valkenburg, David Stow, Olivier Bastien
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Patent number: 6065775Abstract: An airbag includes two super-imposed layers of fabric which are inter-connected by a peripheral seam. One of the layers of fabric includes a central aperture to receive a gas generator. The two layers of fabric are inter-connected by a breakable seam which defines a rectangular or square region. The bag may be turned inside out. The rectangular seam thus effectively defines the exterior of the inverted bag, facilitating subsequent folding of the bag.Type: GrantFiled: December 14, 1998Date of Patent: May 23, 2000Assignee: Autoliv Development ABInventors: Damian Carter, Simon Valkenburg
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Patent number: 5685347Abstract: A method of forming an air bag which includes the steps of weaving on a loom an upper and lower fabric simultaneously, the two fabrics being combined in selected areas to define a seam of substantially circular shape. A bag is produced by cutting within the seam. The bag does not have an additional coating, but the permeability of the bag is determined by controlling the sett thereby utilizing the permeability of the weave itself.Type: GrantFiled: May 1, 1995Date of Patent: November 11, 1997Assignee: Airbags International LimitedInventors: Raymond Graham, Christopher Paul Kavanagh, Simon Valkenburg, Michael Gervase Litton
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Patent number: 5651395Abstract: A method of forming an air bag which includes the steps of weaving on a loom an upper and lower fabric simultaneously, the two fabrics being combined in selected areas to define a seam of substantially circular shape. A bag is produced by cutting within the seam. The air bag does not have an additional coating, but the permeability of the bag is determined by controlling the sett thereby utilizing the permeability of the weave itself.Type: GrantFiled: June 7, 1995Date of Patent: July 29, 1997Assignee: Airbags International LimitedInventors: Raymond Graham, Christopher Paul Kavanagh, Simon Valkenburg, Michael Gervase Litton
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Patent number: 5421610Abstract: An inflatable airbag comprises a front part (20) and a rear part (22), or front, rear and side parts joined together by at least one tear seam (24) comprising stitching of tortuous pattern.Type: GrantFiled: January 14, 1994Date of Patent: June 6, 1995Assignee: Airbags International LimitedInventors: Christopher P. Kavanaugh, Simon Valkenburg, Raymond Graham