Robert G Parks

US Patent:

7351233, Apr 1, 2008

Filed:

Oct 14, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/965514

Inventors:

Robert A. Parks - Plymouth MI, US

International Classification:

A61M 31/00

US Classification:

60428801

Abstract:

A surgically implantable access port has a main port body with an internal chamber formed therein, and an outlet tube connected to the main port body. The internal chamber is configured to readily receive a guide wire therein, and to passively direct the tip of a guide wire to an outlet, which is in fluid communication with the outlet tube. The chamber in the main port body is formed in a directionally aimed conical shape. The outlet may be located at the lowest area of the chamber, to help direct a guide wire thereto. A specialized needle is also described, having a curved tip with an opening formed therein. The top inner surface and the bottom outer surface of the needle, adjacent the tip opening, are rounded and non-sharp to avoid damaging a guide wire or catheter when used therewith. Methods of using the port and needle are also disclosed.

US Patent:

7654556, Feb 2, 2010

Filed:

Jan 31, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/343992

Inventors:

Peter L. Vigeant - Troy MI, US
Bradley S. Honerman - Armada MI, US
David L. Geyer - Sterling Heights MI, US
Robert A. Parks - Berkley MI, US

Assignee:

Toyoda Gosei Co. Ltd. - Gun Aichi

International Classification:

B60R 21/16

US Classification:

2807282

Abstract:

A passenger airbag module includes opposite side walls connected by a rear wall. The side walls each include at least one inward projection that traps a semi-cylindrical retainer between the projections and the rear wall. The retainer holds the inflator and airbag within the housing. End walls connect the side walls with interlocking channels thereby preventing the side walls from releasing the retainer, inflator and airbag.

US Patent:

7793978, Sep 14, 2010

Filed:

Jan 29, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/021473

Inventors:

Peter L. Vigeant - Troy MI, US
Stephanie Schneider - Ferndale MI, US
David L. Geyer - Sterling Heights MI, US
Robert A. Parks - Berkley MI, US
Minoru Niwa - West Bloomfield MI, US

Assignee:

Toyoda Gosei Co. Ltd.

International Classification:

B60R 21/16
B60R 21/205

US Classification:

2807432, 280732, 280739, 280742, 2807431

Abstract:

An example airbag arrangement includes an airbag that moves between an expansion-constrained position and an expanded position. A tether adjacent an exterior surface of the airbag moves with the airbag between a shorter position and a longer position. The tether remains intact in the shorter position and the longer position. When the tether is in the shorter position, the tether holds the airbag in the expansion-constrained position.

US Patent:

7883109, Feb 8, 2011

Filed:

Dec 20, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/961465

Inventors:

Robert A. Parks - Berkley MI, US
David L. Geyer - Sterling Heights MI, US
Peter L. Vigeant - Troy MI, US
Joseph Mannino - Bloomfield Hills MI, US

Assignee:

Toyoda Gosei Co. Ltd. - Gun Aichi

International Classification:

B60R 21/276

US Classification:

280739

Abstract:

An example airbag assembly includes an airbag and a duct having an opening for venting gas. The duct moves between a first position where the opening is outside the airbag and a second position where the opening is inside the airbag. Inflating the airbag moves the duct between the first position and the second position.

US Patent:

7931298, Apr 26, 2011

Filed:

Oct 11, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/901680

Inventors:

Robert A. Parks - Berkley MI, US
David L. Geyer - Sterling Heights MI, US
Peter L. Vigeant - Troy MI, US
Joseph Mannino - Bloomfield Hills MI, US

Assignee:

Toyoda Gosei Co. Ltd.

International Classification:

B60R 21/276

US Classification:

280739

Abstract:

An example airbag assembly includes an airbag and a duct. The duct has a duct opening for venting gas. The duct is moveable between a first position where the duct opening is outside the airbag and a second position where the duct opening is inside the airbag. Inflating the airbag moves the duct between the first position and the second position. The airbag is configured to be inflated by a first stream of gas moving from the duct opening to an interior of the airbag and by a second stream of gas moving from an airbag inflator to the interior of the airbag. The first stream of gas is separate from the second stream of gas.

US Patent:

7946620, May 24, 2011

Filed:

Dec 14, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/637068

Inventors:

Peter L. Vigeant - Whitmore Lake MI, US
David Laird Geyer - Sterling Heights MI, US
Robert Andrew Parks - Berkley MI, US

Assignee:

Toyoda Gosei Co. Ltd.

International Classification:

B60R 21/16

US Classification:

2807431

Abstract:

An airbag includes end panels sewn onto opposite ends of the airbag. The end panels include side tabs and a center tab. The side tabs hook onto a retainer. The center tab is sewn to the airbag adjacent the opening in the retainer to pull the airbag against the concave inner surface of the retainer, thereby eliminating bunching and folding of airbag material at the interface of the retainer and inflator.

US Patent:

8007004, Aug 30, 2011

Filed:

Jul 22, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/841991

Inventors:

Tanja Kryzaniwskyj - Warren MI, US
Robert A. Parks - Berkley MI, US

Assignee:

Toyoda Gosei Co. Ltd.

International Classification:

B60R 21/16

US Classification:

2807431, 2807432

Abstract:

An example airbag arrangement includes an airbag that is moveable to an expanded position. The airbag has a contact area. A panel is secured exclusively to the airbag. A portion of the airbag extends through an aperture in the panel when the airbag is in the expanded position. The panel alters expansion of the contact area.

US Patent:

8061734, Nov 22, 2011

Filed:

Feb 4, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/021011

Inventors:

Robert A. Parks - Berkley MI, US
David L. Geyer - Sterling Heights MI, US
Peter L. Vigeant - Troy MI, US
Joseph Mannino - Bloomfield Hills MI, US

Assignee:

Toyoda Gosei Co. Ltd.

International Classification:

B60R 21/239

US Classification:

280739

Abstract:

An example airbag assembly includes an airbag having an airbag opening and a duct adjacent the airbag opening. A tether is configured to move the duct between a first position and a second position. The duct communicates a first flow from the duct through the airbag opening in the first position. The duct communicates a second flow from the duct through the airbag opening in the second position. The first flow is greater than the second flow.