ALEXANDRIA, Va., Nov. 11 -- United States Patent no. 12,466,352, issued on Nov. 11, was assigned to ADVANCED CONCEPTS IN MANUFACTURING LLC (Spokane Valley, Wash.).

"Restraint systems and restraint system methods" was invented by Mike Syrcle (Spokane Valley, Wash.).

According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "Passenger restraint systems are provided. The restraint systems can include: a passenger seat supported by a frame; a restraint bar pivotably attached to the frame; and at least one piston operably engaged between the restraint bar and the frame. Restraint system pistons are provided. The pistons can include: a central chamber housing a piston head and rod; a fluid reservoir in fluid communication with ...