John J Boag

US Patent:

40266249, May 31, 1977

Filed:

Sep 3, 1976

Appl. No.:

5/720289

Inventors:

John Boag - Ferndale MI

Assignee:

Ford Motor Company - Dearborn MI

International Classification:

H01R 1312
H01R 1354

US Classification:

339 91R

Abstract:

A locking structure for a pair of matable electrical connectors is disclosed. The locking structure includes a double ramp member formed on one of the connectors and a pair of cantilever beams formed on the other connector. The cantilever beams have cam locking surfaces and cam releasing surfaces thereon which coact with the double ramp member of the other connector to permit mating and unmating of the connectors. During mating of the connectors, the cantilever beams ride up the double ramp member to provide the forces required to ensure proper mating of the connectors. During unmating of the connectors, the cam releasing surfaces of the cantilever beams permit spreading of the cantilever beams and movement around the double ramp member so that the connectors are easily unmated.

US Patent:

48610704, Aug 29, 1989

Filed:

Nov 27, 1987

Appl. No.:

7/125978

Inventors:

John Boag - Ferndale MI

Assignee:

Ford Motor Company - Dearborn MI

International Classification:

B60R 2220

US Classification:

280808

Abstract:

An improved guide ring assembly consists of a guide member which is adapted to be pivotally mounted to a portion of an automotive vehicle and a plastic cover member which is snap fit over the guide member, the guide member and cover member cooperate to define first and second anti-twist elements for preventing or roping of a seat belt as it is drawn from its vehicle occupant restraining position to the retractor from which it has been paid out.

US Patent:

54891167, Feb 6, 1996

Filed:

Dec 27, 1994

Appl. No.:

8/363791

Inventors:

John Boag - Ferndale MI

Assignee:

Ford Motor Company - Dearborn MI

International Classification:

B60R 2120
B60R 2122

US Classification:

2807282

Abstract:

A mounting assembly is provided for mounting an air bag module (38) in the instrument panel (10) of an automotive vehicle, which includes a box-like tray member (74) secured to the instrument panel (10) and to the vehicle body (14) that receives an air bag module in snap-fit relationship upon insertion of the air bag module through an aperture (24) in the instrument panel.