John Hetrick, an industrial engineering technician ... General Motors lays claim to manufacturing the first commercial automotive airbag. The company's Delco division produced the industry's ...

In 1952, John Hetrick was out enjoying a Sunday drive ... it wasn't granted until November 1953. Linderer's airbag patent had provisions for the use of compressed air or an explosive charge ...

On March 10, 2006, JOHN “Jack” M. HETRICK JR, DVM, beloved husband of Marjorie C. Hetrick (nee Clark) dear father of Malinda Jane Hetrick and John M, Hetrick III, loving grandfather of Caitlyn M.