Brian Thomas Allen

US Patent:

7912607, Mar 22, 2011

Filed:

Jan 5, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/326086

Inventors:

Ryan Miller - Columbus OH, US
Brian T. Allen - Hilliard OH, US

Assignee:

Honda Motor Co., Ltd. - Tokyo

International Classification:

B60R 22/00
E05F 15/00
G05D 3/00
G01M 7/00
G01M 15/00
G01M 17/04
G01M 19/00
G01N 3/30
G01N 3/32
G01N 3/00
G01N 3/08
G01N 33/00
G01P 15/00

US Classification:

701 45, 73 1201, 73 1204, 73 1205, 73 1207, 73 1209, 7311701, 7311801

Abstract:

A method for crash testing a motor vehicle is disclosed. The method provides a crash test routine where an inflatable restraint is deployed using a single deployment pattern throughout at least one government regulation zone. This helps to prevent overlap of a transition zone and can help make the deployment of the inflatable restraint more predictable. This can increase occupant safety and simply testing.

US Patent:

8036795, Oct 11, 2011

Filed:

Oct 8, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/247376

Inventors:

Brian T. Allen - Hilliard OH, US

Assignee:

Honda Motor Company, Ltd. - Tokyo

International Classification:

B60R 21/32
B60R 22/48
B60Q 1/00

US Classification:

701 45, 280735, 180268, 382103, 3404571

Abstract:

An image based occupant classification system includes an image sensor and an image processor. The image sensor is configured to capture vehicular occupant information. The image processor is in communication with the image sensor. The image processor is configured to perform first sampling operations upon the vehicular occupant information to determine occupant classification. The image processor is further configured to perform second sampling operations upon the vehicular occupant information to determine a seat belt status. Each of the first sampling operations is conducted at a separate time from each of the second sampling operations. Vehicles are also provided.

US Patent:

8116528, Feb 14, 2012

Filed:

Oct 8, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/247343

Inventors:

Brian T. Allen - Hilliard OH, US

Assignee:

Honda Motor Company, Ltd. - Tokyo

International Classification:

G06K 9/00
B60R 22/00

US Classification:

382104, 382172, 701 45

Abstract:

An image based occupant classification system includes a supplemental restraint system, an image sensor, and an illumination source. The image sensor is in communication with the supplemental restraint system and is configured to monitor vehicular conditions. The illumination source is in communication with the supplemental restraint system and is configured to selectively actuate in response to the collision indicator. Vehicles are also provided.

US Patent:

8195356, Jun 5, 2012

Filed:

Oct 8, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/247540

Inventors:

Brian T. Allen - Hilliard OH, US

Assignee:

Honda Motor Co., Ltd. - Tokyo

International Classification:

G01M 17/00

US Classification:

701 328, 701 298, 701 303, 701 331

Abstract:

A method for testing an image based occupant classification system includes identifying a plurality of disturbances for an image based occupant classification system and identifying a plurality of test occupants for a vehicle. The method further includes randomly selecting at least one disturbance from the plurality of disturbances and randomly selecting a test occupant from the plurality of test occupants.

US Patent:

8219365, Jul 10, 2012

Filed:

Mar 13, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/403889

Inventors:

Brian T. Allen - Hilliard OH, US
Christopher Mampe - Delaware OH, US
Peter Cardimen - Powell OH, US
Skye Malcolm - Upper Arlington OH, US

Assignee:

Honda Motor Co., Ltd. - Tokyo

International Classification:

G06F 7/60
G06F 17/10

US Classification:

703 2

Abstract:

A method of designing a motor vehicle is disclosed. The method includes simulating a collision of a motor vehicle using a computer model that corresponds to the motor vehicle. Collision data is collected from the simulation and used to determine calibration information for an air bag system.

US Patent:

20110209522, Sep 1, 2011

Filed:

Mar 21, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/052698

Inventors:

Ryan Miller - Columbus OH, US
Brian T. Allen - Hilliard OH, US

Assignee:

Honda Motor Co., Ltd. - Tokyo

International Classification:

G01N 3/30

US Classification:

73 1201

Abstract:

A method for crash testing a motor vehicle is disclosed. The method provides a crash test routine where an inflatable restraint is deployed using a single deployment pattern throughout at least one government regulation zone. This helps to prevent overlap of a transition zone and can help make the deployment of the inflatable restraint more predictable. This can increase occupant safety and simply testing.

US Patent:

20130328368, Dec 12, 2013

Filed:

Aug 31, 2012

Appl. No.:

13/601522

Inventors:

Brian Allen - Fort Mill SC, US

Assignee:

Graco Children's Products Inc. - Atlanta GA

International Classification:

B60N 2/42
B60N 2/26

US Classification:

2972501

Abstract:

A child car seat has a substantially rigid seat shell with a seating surface side and configured with a seat bottom section, a seat back section, and two side wings laterally spaced apart and protruding forward relative to an upper region of the seat back section. A support layer of substantially rigid foam material is positioned over at least the seating surface side of the side wings. A body of compressible resilient foam material is adjacent the support layer on at least the side wings. The body has an outer surface that is substantially sealed. One or more air passages are in fluid communication between an interior within the outer surface of the body and the atmosphere.

US Patent:

20160068083, Mar 10, 2016

Filed:

Sep 9, 2014

Appl. No.:

14/481476

Inventors:

- Fort Mill SC, US
Brian Allen - Fort Mill SC, US
Grant Mason - Indian Land SC, US
William Doolan - Clover SC, US
Michael Starkey - Charlotte NC, US

International Classification:

B60N 2/28

Abstract:

A base for a safety seat and method for manufacturing the same are provided. The base may have a shell defining a cavity therein with a locking assembly disposed within the cavity. The base may further include one or more straps having a first end and a second end extending through the locking assembly releasably engaging the straps with the first and second ends being disposed on opposing sides of the locking assembly. The straps may define a first portion extending from a connector to the locking assembly and a second portion extending from the locking assembly to the second ends. A tensioning assembly may be provided to apply a tension to the second portions. The one or more straps may include two straps configured to be accessed by a user parallel to a centerline of the base.