Michael R Schramm

US Patent:

6386138, May 14, 2002

Filed:

Apr 7, 1999

Appl. No.:

09/287798

Inventors:

Michael R. Schramm - Perry UT 84302

International Classification:

B05C 302

US Classification:

118 26, 118 13, 118500, 206 18, 220731, 220734, 220736

Abstract:

The spill-proof coloring container is an invention that because of its unique geometry and design, will when oriented in any position prevent spillage of liquid contents when filled to predetermined amount. Because of the use of vacuum formed sheet in the construction of the container, the container pieces are compactly stackable and are of substantially low manufacturing cost. The container is principally intended for use by young children to facilitate painting pictures and dying objects such as Easter eggs without the mess otherwise associated with painting and dying.

US Patent:

6497431, Dec 24, 2002

Filed:

Mar 27, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/819463

Inventors:

Michael R. Schramm - Perry UT 84302

International Classification:

B60R 2126

US Classification:

280736, 280739

Abstract:

The adaptive airbag system is an invention that because of its unique design, will adjust an overload valve opening resistance force such that the airbag is capable of more aggressive deployment in response to a more aggressive requirement indication and such that the airbag is capable of less aggressive deployment in response to a less aggressive requirement indication. Because the adaptive airbag system employs an inflator enclosing adjustable reaction canister rather than a uniquely designed inflator per application, the invention provides for greater economies of scale in inflator production. The invention also provides for readily reprogrammable deployment parameters post airbag to vehicle installation. The invention is principally intended to avoid dangerous overly aggressive deployments such as for children and small statured adults, without sacrificing sufficiently aggressive deployments such as for larger or non seatbelted adults.

US Patent:

7063019, Jun 20, 2006

Filed:

Dec 5, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/729702

Inventors:

Brent Parks - Englewood CO, US
Bradley W. Smith - Ogden UT, US
Matt Johnson - Salt Lake City UT, US
Michael R. Schramm - Perry UT, US

Assignee:

Autoliv ASP, Inc. - Ogden UT

International Classification:

F42B 3/12

US Classification:

1022029, 10220214, 1022027, 337406

Abstract:

An assembly including a support housing and an actuator device. The actuator device includes an extendable initiator cup including at least one non-random fold and at least in part defining a storage chamber containing a reactive charge reactable to produce reaction products. The extendable initiator cup longitudinally extends from a first length to a second, greater length upon reaction initiation of the reactive charge. The extendable initiator cup is at least partially disposed within a longitudinally extending bore of the support housing. The support housing is effective to limit lateral expansion of the extendable initiator cup upon reaction initiation of the reactive charge. The assembly can include an electrical conductive member or an electrical switch. The extendable initiator cup can extend to sever the electrical conductive member or disengage the electrical switch, thereby interrupting the conduction of electricity through an electrical system. Alternatively, the extendable initiator cup can extend to engage the electrical switch thereby allowing the conduction of electricity through an electrical system.

US Patent:

RE39443, Dec 26, 2006

Filed:

May 29, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/867320

Inventors:

Michael R. Schramm - Perry UT, US

International Classification:

B65B 1/04

US Classification:

141 98, 141339, 141311 A, 446 20

Abstract:

An apparatus for producing both bubbles and streams of water that because of its unique geometry and design, will when oriented in any position prevent spillage of its bubble solution when filled to the fill line or below, and is capable of automatic and continuous bubble generation while simultaneously generating amusing water streams. It is principally intended for use by young children as a lawn water toy as well as a bubble creating device.

US Patent:

7192079, Mar 20, 2007

Filed:

Mar 26, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/811417

Inventors:

Michael Schramm - Perry UT, US
Brent Parks - Englewood CO, US

Assignee:

Autoliv ASP, Inc. - Ogden UT

International Classification:

B60R 19/34
B60R 19/40
B60R 21/34

US Classification:

29618704, 29618709, 293 24, 293118, 293119, 293132, 293133

Abstract:

A pedestrian protection apparatus particularly adapted for motor vehicle front end structures for mitigating injuries of pedestrians struck by the vehicle. The apparatus incorporates a front grill which is moveable between extended and retracted positions. While it is in its extended position, the grill is designed to absorb energy from a pedestrian impact to reduce pedestrian injuries. The position of the grill is controlled by an actuator which responds to control inputs such as vehicle speed.

US Patent:

7195090, Mar 27, 2007

Filed:

Aug 16, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/919111

Inventors:

Brent T. Parks - Englewood CO, US
Michael R. Schramm - Perry UT, US

Assignee:

Autoliv ASP, Inc. - Ogden UT

International Classification:

B60D 1/28

US Classification:

180271

Abstract:

A hood latch release mechanism for a motor vehicle of the type incorporating a hood which pivots at near the front edge of the hood. The hood latch release system enables the hood to be opened in a manner to provide enhanced pedestrian impact protection in the event of an impending pedestrian impact with the hood. The system incorporates a hood latch mechanism which is manually actuatable by the operator to permit access to the vehicle's engine compartment and operates automatically to the response to an impending pedestrian impact. The hood latch release system may be implemented with an active hood lifting actuator.

US Patent:

7303040, Dec 4, 2007

Filed:

May 18, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/847766

Inventors:

David J. Green - Brigham City UT, US
Guy R. Letendre - Ogden UT, US
Brent A. Parks - Englewood CO, US
Michael Schramm - Perry UT, US
Roman Zlotnikov - Salt Lake City UT, US
Bradley W. Smith - Ogden UT, US
Michael P. Jordan - South Weber UT, US
Michael J. Ravenberg - Corrine UT, US

Assignee:

Autolive ASP, Inc. - Ogden UT

International Classification:

B60R 21/34

US Classification:

180274, 180 6921

Abstract:

A novel active hood system is disclosed. The active hood system is designed such that in the event of a pedestrian/vehicle accident, the active hood system will soften the impact between the pedestrian and the vehicle by moving the vehicle hood into an elevated position. In some embodiments, the active hood system is constructed such that during a pedestrian/vehicle collision, the active hood system will raise the vehicle hood into an elevated position by having the hood move through a first travel distance and a second travel distance. The active hood system includes an actuator and a hinge. The actuator may be attached to the hinge. The actuator is designed such that if it is deployed, the actuator will raise the hood into the elevated position. Additional embodiments may also be made in which the actuator is vented during deployment. A dampener is also added to the active hood system.

US Patent:

7413049, Aug 19, 2008

Filed:

Oct 18, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/582655

Inventors:

Michael R. Schramm - Perry UT, US
Brent Parks - Englewood CO, US
David J. Green - Brigham City UT, US

Assignee:

Antolin ASP, Inc. - Ogden UT

International Classification:

B60K 28/10

US Classification:

180274

Abstract:

Automotive pedestrian protection hood lifting systems are adaptive, resettable, and redeployable. The hood may be moved between a retracted position and an extended position. A spring may be biased to selectively vary a load placed upon the hood based on predetermined event signals.