Patents by Inventor William A. Chandler, Jr.

William A. Chandler, Jr. 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).

  • Large L/D ratio tubular hybrid gas generator for the inflation of air bags
    Patent number: 5482315
    Abstract: An elongated tubular hybrid gas generator for the inflation of air bags in which the ratio of length to diameter is at least ten. The device may be substituted for a structural element in a motor vehicle, e.g. a steering column or a beam in a door panel with consequent savings in weight and size.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 1994
    Date of Patent: January 9, 1996
    Assignee: Morton International, Inc.
    Inventors: William A. Chandler, Jr., Leland B. Kort, Randall J. Clark