Assignee
TEXTRON AUTOMOTIVE CO INC
US·67 granted patents·2,352 citations·filing 1996–2002
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67 records- 0195US6652128B2Backlighting method for an automotive trim panelTEXTRON AUTOMOTIVE CO INC·Filed 2001·Granted Nov 25, 2003·137 cites·24 claims
- 0294US6633019B1Method for forming design in a layered panel using a laserTEXTRON AUTOMOTIVE CO INC·Filed 2000·Granted Oct 14, 2003·75 cites·12 claims
- 0394US5823599AMechanized floor consoleTEXTRON AUTOMOTIVE CO INC·Filed 1996·Granted Oct 20, 1998·122 cites·11 claims
- 0492US5863064ASkin for automotive air bag cover panel formed by casting different plastic materialsTEXTRON AUTOMOTIVE CO INC·Filed 1997·Granted Jan 26, 1999·103 cites·51 claims
- 0590US6409947B1Blow molded headlinerTEXTRON AUTOMOTIVE CO INC·Filed 2000·Granted Jun 25, 2002·69 cites·15 claims
- 0690US6402189B1Airbag door and method for making sameTEXTRON AUTOMOTIVE CO INC·Filed 2000·Granted Jun 11, 2002·82 cites·24 claims
- 0790US6045185ACable attachment for a lumbar supportTEXTRON AUTOMOTIVE CO INC·Filed 1998·Granted Apr 4, 2000·94 cites·16 claims
- 0889US6086145ABlow molded headlinerTEXTRON AUTOMOTIVE CO INC·Filed 1998·Granted Jul 11, 2000·79 cites·20 claims
- 0988US6468458B1Method for forming a composite productTEXTRON AUTOMOTIVE CO INC·Filed 1998·Granted Oct 22, 2002·92 cites·7 claims
- 1088US6318783B1Structure for connecting automotive interior trim skin portionsTEXTRON AUTOMOTIVE CO INC·Filed 2000·Granted Nov 20, 2001·50 cites·12 claims
- 1188US5952630AArmrest electrical switch arrayTEXTRON AUTOMOTIVE CO INC·Filed 1996·Granted Sep 14, 1999·92 cites·8 claims
- 1288US5941558AApparatus for deploying an airbag through a hard panelTEXTRON AUTOMOTIVE CO INC·Filed 1997·Granted Aug 24, 1999·79 cites·47 claims
- 1387US6042139AIntegral PSIR door for an instrument panel and method for making sameTEXTRON AUTOMOTIVE CO INC·Filed 1998·Granted Mar 28, 2000·78 cites·20 claims
- 1486US6371548B1Automotive trim panel with electrical wiring incorporated thereinTEXTRON AUTOMOTIVE CO INC·Filed 2000·Granted Apr 16, 2002·42 cites·33 claims
- 1586US6203056B1Apparatus for deploying an airbag through a hard panelTEXTRON AUTOMOTIVE CO INC·Filed 1999·Granted Mar 20, 2001·78 cites·24 claims
- 1684US6706222B2Molding method for making plastic foam-backed shellsTEXTRON AUTOMOTIVE CO INC·Filed 2001·Granted Mar 16, 2004·17 cites·17 claims
- 1784US6655711B1Air bag cover assemblyTEXTRON AUTOMOTIVE CO INC·Filed 2000·Granted Dec 2, 2003·35 cites·37 claims
- 1884US6483048B1Automotive trim panel with electrical wiring incorporated thereinTEXTRON AUTOMOTIVE CO INC·Filed 2000·Granted Nov 19, 2002·44 cites·10 claims
- 1984US6416847B1Cross-linking top coat for metallic island coating systemsTEXTRON AUTOMOTIVE CO INC·Filed 1997·Granted Jul 9, 2002·36 cites·16 claims
- 2083US6457738B1Inflatable restraint apparatusTEXTRON AUTOMOTIVE CO INC·Filed 2001·Granted Oct 1, 2002·34 cites·36 claims
- 2183US6375878B1Foam shut-off methodTEXTRON AUTOMOTIVE CO INC·Filed 2000·Granted Apr 23, 2002·19 cites·1 claims
- 2282US6533312B1Inflatable restraint apparatusTEXTRON AUTOMOTIVE CO INC·Filed 2000·Granted Mar 18, 2003·34 cites·18 claims
- 2378US6499954B1Centrifugal impeller and housingTEXTRON AUTOMOTIVE CO INC·Filed 2000·Granted Dec 31, 2002·27 cites·6 claims
- 2478US6422725B1Ground lighting device for motor vehiclesTEXTRON AUTOMOTIVE CO INC·Filed 2000·Granted Jul 23, 2002·20 cites·17 claims
- 2578US6076246AMethod for manufacturing an automotive interior trim component and the resultant construction thereofTEXTRON AUTOMOTIVE CO INC·Filed 1998·Granted Jun 20, 2000·39 cites·13 claims
- 2677US6354623B1Automotive trim panelTEXTRON AUTOMOTIVE CO INC·Filed 2000·Granted Mar 12, 2002·29 cites·38 claims
- 2776US6131945AApparatus for deploying an airbag through a hard panelTEXTRON AUTOMOTIVE CO INC·Filed 1999·Granted Oct 17, 2000·43 cites·21 claims
- 2875US6139049AAir bag tear seam and method of manufactureTEXTRON AUTOMOTIVE CO INC·Filed 2000·Granted Oct 31, 2000·20 cites·13 claims
- 2974US6460880B1Method of forming a motor vehicle instrument panel with a flexibly tethered air bag deployment doorTEXTRON AUTOMOTIVE CO INC·Filed 1998·Granted Oct 8, 2002·41 cites·31 claims
- 3074US6276713B1Passenger protection apparatus for a motor vehicleTEXTRON AUTOMOTIVE CO INC·Filed 2000·Granted Aug 21, 2001·31 cites·20 claims
- 3173US5667281AWheel cover assemblyTEXTRON AUTOMOTIVE CO INC·Filed 1996·Granted Sep 16, 1997·43 cites·6 claims
- 3271US6158795AMechanized floor consoleTEXTRON AUTOMOTIVE CO INC·Filed 1998·Granted Dec 12, 2000·53 cites·10 claims
- 3370US6763666B2Console heating and cooling apparatusTEXTRON AUTOMOTIVE CO INC·Filed 2001·Granted Jul 20, 2004·15 cites·10 claims
- 3469US6709619B2Double-cast slush molding methodTEXTRON AUTOMOTIVE CO INC·Filed 2002·Granted Mar 23, 2004·9 cites·10 claims
- 3569US6440541B1Top coat for metallic island coating systemTEXTRON AUTOMOTIVE CO INC·Filed 1997·Granted Aug 27, 2002·22 cites·21 claims
- 3669US5992877AWindow mounted air bagTEXTRON AUTOMOTIVE CO INC·Filed 1998·Granted Nov 30, 1999·33 cites·9 claims
- 3768US6811207B2Motor vehicle door assembly with canopy assemblyTEXTRON AUTOMOTIVE CO INC·Filed 2001·Granted Nov 2, 2004·22 cites·20 claims
- 3866US6752655B1Method and structure for fixing a locking connector to a vehicle memberTEXTRON AUTOMOTIVE CO INC·Filed 2000·Granted Jun 22, 2004·23 cites·9 claims
- 3966US5922256AMolding method for making plastic foam-backed shellsTEXTRON AUTOMOTIVE CO INC·Filed 1997·Granted Jul 13, 1999·19 cites·6 claims
- 4066US5915777ACab compartment storage systemTEXTRON AUTOMOTIVE CO INC·Filed 1997·Granted Jun 29, 1999·47 cites·23 claims
- 4162US6127021AMaterial system for soft interior automotive partsTEXTRON AUTOMOTIVE CO INC·Filed 1998·Granted Oct 3, 2000·26 cites·17 claims
- 4262US5845931AInstrument panel having integrated airbag deployment doorTEXTRON AUTOMOTIVE CO INC·Filed 1998·Granted Dec 8, 1998·32 cites·12 claims
- 4359US5843365ADirected fiber preforming apparatus and method having fiber lay-up controlTEXTRON AUTOMOTIVE CO INC·Filed 1997·Granted Dec 1, 1998·21 cites·10 claims
- 4458US6726240B2Airbag door with an electromagnetic fieldTEXTRON AUTOMOTIVE CO INC·Filed 2001·Granted Apr 27, 2004·10 cites·26 claims
- 4558US6632525B1Material and method for manufacturing plastic partsTEXTRON AUTOMOTIVE CO INC·Filed 2000·Granted Oct 14, 2003·6 cites·19 claims
- 4658US6524509B1Method for casting multicolored parts for automotive interior applicationsTEXTRON AUTOMOTIVE CO INC·Filed 2000·Granted Feb 25, 2003·17 cites·15 claims
- 4757US6280816B1Method for manufacturing an automotive interior trim component and the resultant construction thereofTEXTRON AUTOMOTIVE CO INC·Filed 2000·Granted Aug 28, 2001·9 cites·17 claims
- 4855US6814560B2Quick mold change clamping plate and support bracketsTEXTRON AUTOMOTIVE CO INC·Filed 2001·Granted Nov 9, 2004·4 cites·11 claims
- 4954US6793865B2Gage thickness measurement by use of inductive sensorsTEXTRON AUTOMOTIVE CO INC·Filed 2001·Granted Sep 21, 2004·6 cites·13 claims
- 5054US6436212B1Method of forming a return flange on an automotive trim componentTEXTRON AUTOMOTIVE CO INC·Filed 2000·Granted Aug 20, 2002·8 cites·16 claims
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