Showing posts with label patent applications filed to protect IP that may never be used. Show all posts
Showing posts with label patent applications filed to protect IP that may never be used. Show all posts

Friday, August 11, 2017

Mercedes-Benz patents exterior airbags for pedestrians; AL.com, August 11, 2017

William Thornton, AL.com; Mercedes-Benz patents exterior airbags for pedestrians

"A new filing through the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office reveals that Mercedes-Benz has developed an exterior airbag for pedestrians...

The Drive speculates that this technology is similar to some employed by Volvo but left undeveloped. In addition, companies apply for patents to protect intellectual property that might never be used."