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Washington, MI, United States of America

Jeffrey Allen Welch

This inventor holds 10 USPTO granted patents and 2 EPO patents. Top assignees: Delphi Technologies, Inc., Other. Active years: 2000-2009.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Jeffrey Allen Welch. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/jeffrey-allen-welch

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

USPTO Granted Patents = 10

% Patents Active = 80.0


Average Co-Inventor Count = 3.4

ph-index = 10

Forward Citations = 263(Granted Patents)


Location History:

  • Washington, MI (US) (2000 - 2008)
  • Washington Township, MI (US) (2003 - 2009)

Company Filing History:

goldMedal9 out of 5,161 
 
Delphi Technologies, Inc.
 patents
silverMedal1 out of 834,513 
Other
 patents

Years Active: 2000-2009

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10 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 7618057 - Side curtain airbag with extended shoulder portion (2009-11-17),
2. 7413215 - Method and apparatus for providing an inflatable cushion for use with a vehicle door (2008-08-19),
3. 6520572 - Method and apparatus for a deployable cover (2003-02-18),
4. 6508486 - Door mounted side restraint (2003-01-21),
5. 6467563 - Windshield frame air bag for pedestrian protection (2002-10-22),
6. 6454296 - Side air bag for roll-over restraint (2002-09-24),
7. 6338498 - Side air bag providing enhanced coverage (2002-01-15),
8. 6276712 - Side restraint assembly for an automotive vehicle (2001-08-21),
9. 6168186 - Head air bag system (2001-01-02),
10. 6152481 - Side restraint assembly (2000-11-28),

Title: Innovations by Jeffrey Allen Welch

Introduction

Jeffrey Allen Welch is a notable inventor based in Washington, MI (US), recognized for his contributions to automotive safety technology. With a total of 10 patents to his name, Welch has made significant advancements in the design and functionality of inflatable cushions for vehicles.

Latest Patents

One of his latest patents is for a side curtain airbag with an extended shoulder portion. This innovative inflatable cushion is designed for the side of a vehicle, featuring a primary cushion chamber that inflates to a first position and a secondary cushion chamber that inflates to a second position. The design ensures enhanced protection by extending coverage beyond the standard airbag configuration. Another significant patent involves a method and apparatus for providing an inflatable cushion for use with a vehicle door. This airbag device is specifically tailored to fit around a vehicle window, ensuring that when inflated, it overlaps the window's periphery, providing a retentive covering that enhances passenger safety.

Career Highlights

Throughout his career, Jeffrey Welch has worked with prominent companies in the automotive industry, including Delphi Technologies, Inc. His work has focused on developing innovative safety solutions that address the evolving needs of vehicle design and passenger protection.

Collaborations

Welch has collaborated with several talented individuals in his field, including Douglas Stephen Weston and Bassam Georges Khoudari. These collaborations have contributed to the successful development of his patented technologies

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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