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Merle K. Ricks
Also filed as: RICKS MERLE · RICKS MERLE K
17 granted patents·1 pending application·431 citations·filing 1995–2004
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18 records- 0191US5947509AAirbag inflator with snap-on mounting attachmentAUTOLIV ASP INC·Filed 1996·Granted Sep 7, 1999·94 cites·18 claims
- 0280US5624130AAir bag inflator for snap-action attachment to a steering wheelMORTON INT INC·Filed 1995·Granted Apr 29, 1997·45 cites·34 claims
- 0373US5590900AAir bag mounting systemAVIBANK MFG INC·Filed 1995·Granted Jan 7, 1997·44 cites·32 claims
- 0465US5924831ASnap-on mounting attachment and fastener stud for mounting an airbag inflator to a vehicle supportAUTOLIV ASP INC·Filed 1998·Granted Jul 20, 1999·27 cites·20 claims
- 0564US5620201ARemovable, snap-in mounting system for airbag moduleMORTON INT INC·Filed 1996·Granted Apr 15, 1997·29 cites·25 claims
- 0662US5765860AApparatus for mounting an inflatable vehicle occupant restraint module to a vehicle steering wheelAUTOLIV ASP INC·Filed 1996·Granted Jun 16, 1998·36 cites·10 claims
- 0760US5681052ACompact airbag installationMORTON INT INC·Filed 1996·Granted Oct 28, 1997·32 cites·6 claims
- 0855US5585606AReadily rupturable membrane switch for airbag moduleMORTON INT INC·Filed 1995·Granted Dec 17, 1996·17 cites·20 claims
- 0952US5626358AAirbag cushion assembly with horn switch pocketMORTON INT INC·Filed 1996·Granted May 6, 1997·23 cites·22 claims
- 1049US5678850ACover mounting arrangement for airbag moduleMORTON INT INC·Filed 1996·Granted Oct 21, 1997·17 cites·21 claims
- 1148US5556125AAir bag inflator for snap-on attachment to a steering wheelMORTON INT INC·Filed 1995·Granted Sep 17, 1996·17 cites·20 claims
- 1246US5684283ARupturable strain relieving horn switch bridging memberMORTON INT INC·Filed 1996·Granted Nov 4, 1997·13 cites·18 claims
- 1344US6042142AEncapsulation of horn switch in airbag module cover with reinforcing materialsAUTOLIV ASP INC·Filed 1998·Granted Mar 28, 2000·12 cites·14 claims
- 1439US5593177AAirbag module electric component attachment using studsMORTON INT INC·Filed 1995·Granted Jan 14, 1997·10 cites·8 claims
- 1539US2006061068A1Dab vibration damperNASH KRISTA·Filed 2004·Application pending·0 cites
- 1635US5639998AHorn switch jacketMORTON INT INC·Filed 1996·Granted Jun 17, 1997·6 cites·18 claims
- 1732US5765861AIntegral steering wheel and airbag moduleMORTON INT INC·Filed 1996·Granted Jun 16, 1998·4 cites·8 claims
- 1831US5739492AHorn switch including a trapezoidal shaped membrane switch and support plateMORTON INT INC·Filed 1996·Granted Apr 14, 1998·5 cites·19 claims
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