Patents by Inventor Travis M. Kimmins

Travis M. Kimmins 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).

  • Occupant sensor for a vehicle restraint system
    Patent number: 7249649
    Abstract: An apparatus for sensing an occupant in a vehicle seat for a vehicle occupant restraint system is provided. The apparatus uses sensors to measure seat deflection to determine the presence, weight, and seated location of the occupant. The sensors are connected to a processor which controls air bag deployment. In one embodiment, the apparatus uses sensors that transfer linear movement to the processor. In another embodiment, the apparatus uses sensors that transfer linear to rotational movement of seat deflection to the processor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 2004
    Date of Patent: July 31, 2007
    Inventors: Frank H. Speckhart, Travis M. Kimmins