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Encino, CA, United States of America

American Safety Equipment Corporation

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USPTO Granted Patents = 78

Trademarks = 2

Forward Citations = 1,269

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31 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Akira Tanaka (21 out of 22 patents)

William M Hollowell (14 out of 15 patents)

Avraham Ziv (13 out of 13 patents)

4. Cyril Henderson (10 out of 10 patents)

5. Nazareth Stamboulian (7 out of 7 patents)

6. Albert R Close (5 out of 5 patents)

7. Munir J Ahad (5 out of 10 patents)

8. Charles J Ulrich (4 out of 4 patents)

9. Terry M Mattchen (3 out of 3 patents)

10. Hans Unger (3 out of 3 patents)

11. William J Sieber (2 out of 3 patents)

12. Joseph Sugar (2 out of 3 patents)

13. Fred F Neumann (2 out of 4 patents)

14. Manfred Wyder (2 out of 3 patents)

15. Arduino Colasanti (1 out of 15 patents)

Core Competencies:

Safety Belt

Retractor

Tension Eliminator

Child Safety Seat

Emergency Locking

Passive Restraint

Inertia Sensor

Adjustable Buckle

Quick Release

Multi-Point Harness

Vehicle Restraint

Safety Equipment

78 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 4765651 - Adjustable anchoring slide block assembly (1988-08-23),

2. 4765559 - Synchronized safety belt retractor with structural control locking means (1988-08-23),

3. 4732409 - Dual mode passenger restraint system (1988-03-22),

4. 4732347 - Easy release tension reliever (1988-03-22),

5. 4727640 - Easily assembled seat belt retractor and method (1988-03-01),

6. 4669751 - Tension eliminator for a vehicle safety belt retractor (1987-06-02),

7. 4659108 - Automatic seat belt adjusting system (1987-04-21),

8. 4656700 - Lightweight, multiple-point, quick-release, safety buckle for body (1987-04-14),

9. 4624422 - Apparatus for locking safety belt against extensive movement (1986-11-25),

10. 4621835 - Two retractor passive restraint system (1986-11-11),

11. 4616141 - Electrically activated tension eliminator actuator (1986-10-07),

12. 4562977 - Easily assembled seat belt retractor and method (1986-01-07),

13. 4544112 - Safety belt webbing emergency locking apparatus (1985-10-01),

14. 4530540 - Integral track vehicle seat apparatus (1985-07-23),

15. 4506912 - Three-point automatic restraint system (1985-03-26),

Company Overview

American Safety Equipment Corporation, based in Encino, California, specializes in the development and manufacturing of advanced vehicle safety restraint systems. The company focuses on critical safety technologies, including safety belts, retractors, tension eliminators, and child safety seats. Their innovations also encompass emergency locking mechanisms, passive restraints, inertia sensors, and adjustable buckles, all aimed at enhancing passenger safety and compliance with automotive safety standards. With a commitment to quality and innovation, they play a vital role in the automotive safety industry.

Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 27 2026

78 Patents

#1 in Encino, CA

#1,101 in California

#4,747 in US

#9,691 in the World

Encino, CA, United States of America

American Safety Equipment Corporation

Forward Citations = 1,269

31 inventors:

Akira Tanaka (21 out of 22 patents)

William M Hollowell (14 out of 15 patents)

Avraham Ziv (13 out of 13 patents)

4. Cyril Henderson (10 out of 10 patents)

5. Nazareth Stamboulian (7 out of 7 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: American Safety Equipment Corporation. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/american-safety-equipment

Data source: USPTO (United States Patent and Trademark Office) public patent records. Weekly synchronization. How IDiyas builds this profile

Data Sources: USPTO Patent Grant XML, Patent Center, EPO & CIPO • Normalized by IDiyas Innovation Graph. Methodology & provenance architecturePlease report any incorrect information to [email protected]

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