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Hyrum, UT, United States of America

Donald R Lauritzen

This inventor holds 41 USPTO granted patents, plus 2 CIPO patents, primarily in Airbag Technology. Top assignees: Morton International, Inc., Autoliv Asp, Incorporated, Morton Thiokol Inc.. Active years: 1985-1999.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Donald R Lauritzen. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/donald-r-lauritzen

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

USPTO Granted Patents = 41

% Patents Active = 100.0

 

Average Co-Inventor Count = 2.7

ph-index = 18

Forward Citations = 885(Granted Patents)


Company Filing History:

goldMedal30 out of 665 
 
Morton International, Inc.
 patents
silverMedal6 out of 931 
 
Autoliv Asp, Incorporated
 patents
bronzeMedal3 out of 212 
 
Morton Thiokol Inc.
 patents
4. 2 out of 834,513 
Other
 patents

Years Active: 1985-1999

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Areas of Expertise:
Airbag Module
Inflator Design
Gas Generation
Adaptive Performance
Regenerative Inflator
Pressure Relief
Side-Impact Airbag
Inflatable Restraint
Reaction Canister
Igniter Technology
Safety Systems
Passenger Protection
41 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 5967551 - Reduced airbag deployment skewness with non-symmetric gas output (1999-10-19),
2. 5918901 - Airbag module with pressure relief adaptive performance (1999-07-06),
3. 5871228 - Airbag module with sized inflator (1999-02-16),
4. 5851030 - Regenerative monopropellant airbag inflator (1998-12-22),
5. 5806884 - Adaptive regenerative inflator (1998-09-15),
6. 5779265 - Reaction canister with inflator output treatment fins (1998-07-14),
7. 5772243 - Igniter for gas bag inflator (1998-06-30),
8. 5768885 - Regenerative piston liquid propellant rocket motor (1998-06-23),
9. 5681055 - Side-impact airbag module assembly incorporating combination airbag (1997-10-28),
10. 5626360 - Linear igniters for airbag inflators (1997-05-06),
11. 5623115 - Inflator for a vehicle airbag system and a pyrogen igniter used therein (1997-04-22),
12. 5620205 - Gas generation and ignition system for airbag inflation (1997-04-15),
13. 5609354 - Continuous circumference diffuser reaction canister (1997-03-11),
14. 5566975 - Controlled pressure relief of an inflatable restraint reaction canister (1996-10-22),
15. 5566973 - Advanced passenger inflator with slide in attachment to extruded module (1996-10-22),

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Title: Innovator Spotlight: Donald R Lauritzen

Introduction:

Donald R Lauritzen, a prolific inventor hailing from Hyrum, UT in the US, has made significant contributions in the field of automotive safety with a total of 41 patents to his name.

Latest Patents:

1. Reduced airbag deployment skewness with non-symmetric gas output: Lauritzen's innovation focuses on improving inflatable restraint airbag modules, ensuring reduced deployment skewness through the use of non-symmetric gas output inflators and specific diffuser designs.

2. Airbag module with pressure relief adaptive performance: His adaptive airbag module design includes features such as selective venting to control the rate of inflation and final pressure within the cushion, optimizing performance based on collision severity.

Career Highlights:

Lauritzen's career spans across renowned companies like Morton International, Inc. and Autoliv ASP, Incorporated, where he honed his expertise in automotive safety and innovation. He has been at the forefront of developing cutting-edge solutions for vehicle occupant protection.

Collaborations:

Throughout his career, Lauritzen has collaborated with esteemed professionals in the field, including Larry D Rose and David J Green. Together, they have worked towards advancing safety technologies and enhancing the effectiveness of airbag systems.

Conclusion:

Donald R Lauritzen's exemplary work in the realm of automotive safety innovation underscores his dedication to creating safer driving experiences for individuals worldwide. His patented inventions continue to shape the future of vehicle safety and are a testament to his ingenuity as an inventor in the field.

Profile summary based on public USPTO records.
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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