Patents by Inventor William Cameron Forbes

William Cameron Forbes 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).

  • Attachment mechanism with interlocked belt retractor
    Patent number: 7837275
    Abstract: A multi-mode belt retractor including an interlocked attachment mechanism. The belt retractor and attachment mechanism are physically integrated in a single unit. In one embodiment, the retractor is shifted between modes by the operation by the attachment mechanism such that securing the attachment mechanism to an anchor point shifts the belt retractor into a locked mode. Releasing the attachment mechanism from the anchor point shifts the belt retractor into a free-wheel mode. In one embodiment, only a single user-operable button is provided, thus minimizing the opportunity for improper operation. One embodiment of the attachment mechanism is symmetrical, making it operable by a user's left or right hand.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 22, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 23, 2010
    Assignee: Evenflo Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas Woellert, Guy Robert Dingman, William Cameron Forbes
  • Load limiting (energy management) child restraint seat
    Publication number: 20100259077
    Abstract: A child restraint seat which changes the position of the occupant and dissipates kinetic energy during a collision. An exemplary embodiment rearward-facing child restraint seat shifts the occupant to translate forward and/or move from a relatively reclined position to a relatively upright position during a vehicular collision. Additionally, some of the kinetic energy of the occupant is dissipated through the use of an energy absorbing element, which limits loading on the occupant.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 17, 2010
    Publication date: October 14, 2010
    Inventors: William Cameron Forbes, Kent Newbright
  • Load limiting (energy management) child restraint seat
    Patent number: 7699393
    Abstract: A child restraint seat which changes the position of the occupant and dissipates kinetic energy during a collision. An exemplary embodiment rearward-facing child restraint seat shifts the occupant to translate forward and/or move from a relatively reclined position to a relatively upright position during a vehicular collision. Additionally, some of the kinetic energy of the occupant is dissipated through the use of an energy absorbing element, which limits loading on the occupant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 20, 2010
    Assignee: Evenflo Company Inc.
    Inventors: William Cameron Forbes, Kent Newbright
  • Load limiting (energy management) child restraint seat
    Publication number: 20090102253
    Abstract: A child restraint seat which changes the position of the occupant and dissipates kinetic energy during a collision. An exemplary embodiment rearward-facing child restraint seat shifts the occupant to translate forward and/or move from a relatively reclined position to a relatively upright position during a vehicular collision. Additionally, some of the kinetic energy of the occupant is dissipated through the use of an energy absorbing element, which limits loading on the occupant.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 2, 2008
    Publication date: April 23, 2009
    Inventors: William Cameron Forbes, Kent Newbright