Patents by Inventor Thomas A. Finelli

Thomas A. Finelli 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).

  • Passenger side air bag with tether
    Patent number: 5609363
    Abstract: An air bag having a main sac portion and a lateral extension of the main sac portion, which together provide a broad cushion to protect the right front occupant and the center occupant of the front seat of an automotive vehicle. An external tether is attached to the lateral extension to restrict air bag rotation, when the air bag is inflated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 1995
    Date of Patent: March 11, 1997
    Assignee: Chrysler Corporation
    Inventor: Thomas A. Finelli