Patents by Inventor Vern Phillips

Vern Phillips 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).

  • Airbag module assembly to control gap adjacent airbag cover
    Patent number: 7823908
    Abstract: An airbag module assembly is provided which may be used with a steering wheel unit that controls the gap between a driver airbag cover and adjacent steering wheel features. The airbag module assembly includes an airbag housing for enclosing an airbag in communication with an inflator. The airbag module assembly also includes an airbag cover that is coupled to a cover suspension module, which in turn is coupled to the steering wheel unit. The cover suspension module includes a biasing element disposed within a housing and a locating feature extending from the housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 2, 2010
    Assignee: Autoliv ASP, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard Matsu, David Palm, Vern Phillips
  • AIRBAG MODULE ASSEMBLY TO CONTROL GAP ADJACENT AIRBAG COVER
    Publication number: 20090085334
    Abstract: An airbag module assembly is provided which may be used with a steering wheel unit that controls the gap between a driver airbag cover and adjacent steering wheel features. The airbag module assembly includes an airbag housing for enclosing an airbag in communication with an inflator. The airbag module assembly also includes an airbag cover that is coupled to a cover suspension module, which in turn is coupled to the steering wheel unit. The cover suspension module includes a biasing element disposed within a housing and a locating feature extending from the housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 2, 2007
    Publication date: April 2, 2009
    Applicant: AUTOLIV ASP, INC.
    Inventors: Richard Matsu, David Palm, Vern Phillips