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:

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:

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.

US Patent:

7641222, Jan 5, 2010

Filed:

Oct 27, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/588705

Inventors:

Michael R. Schramm - Perry UT, US

Assignee:

Autoliv ASP, Inc. - Ogden UT

International Classification:

B60R 21/16

US Classification:

2807283, 2807282

Abstract:

An airbag module is disclosed. The airbag module has an airbag cover that has a front surface. The cover also includes a plurality of latch hooks that extend away from the front surface. Each of the latch hooks includes a retention flange. A support plate is also included as part of the airbag module and is attached to the airbag cover. The support plate includes a plurality of slots. Each latch hook (of the cover) passes through a separate slot in the support plate. The slots are sized such that for each latch hook passed through a slot, a gap is formed between the retention flange of each latch hook and a shoulder of the support plate. A locking member that engages the plurality of latch hooks is also added to the airbag module. At least a portion of the locking member is disposed within the slot. The locking member, once positioned in the slot, engages the latch hooks and causes the retention flange to overlap the shoulder of the support plate.

US Patent:

7641230, Jan 5, 2010

Filed:

Jun 15, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/153694

Inventors:

Michael R. Schramm - Perry UT, US
David J. Green - Brigham City UT, US

Assignee:

Autoliv ASP, Inc. - Ogden UT

International Classification:

B60R 21/26

US Classification:

280736, 280741, 280742

Abstract:

Disclosed are methods, systems, and apparatus for inflating airbags. In one embodiment, an initiator is deployed to open an exit gas port, through which the airbag is inflated. The airbag is primarily inflated via gas from a first gas chamber and is substantially maintained in an inflated state for a predetermined period of time primarily via gas from a second gas chamber. In one embodiment, an airbag inflator is provided which comprises a first gas chamber, a second gas chamber, and an intermediate chamber assembly. The intermediate chamber assembly comprises a first gas port positioned adjacent to and in fluid communication with the first gas chamber and a second gas port positioned adjacent to and in fluid communication with the second gas chamber. The inflator is configured to allow a greater flow rate of gas through the first gas port upon deployment than through the second gas port.