Curtis J Sims

US Patent:

6428045, Aug 6, 2002

Filed:

Dec 28, 1998

Appl. No.:

09/221102

Inventors:

Adrian VanCampenhout - Plymouth MI
Jill Katic - Fenton MI
Judson Estes - Milford MI
Curtis Sims - Clarkston MI
Mustafa Khalifa - Dearborn MI

Assignee:

DaimlerChrysler Corporation - Auburn Hills MI

International Classification:

B62D 118

US Classification:

280779, 280777

Abstract:

A steering column restraining device for a vehicle, wherein the vehicle includes a steering column mounted to a steering column support bracket. The steering column restraining device comprises a first bracket mounted to the steering column support bracket and a second bracket mounted to a floorboard of the vehicle. The first bracket and the second bracket are interconnected using a strap extending therebetween. The device thereby minimizes upward translation of the steering column during impact, which maximizes the effectiveness of the airbag and further minimizes potential injury to the driver.

US Patent:

57916144, Aug 11, 1998

Filed:

Apr 15, 1996

Appl. No.:

8/632199

Inventors:

Curtis J. Sims - Clarkston MI

Assignee:

Chrysler Corporation - Auburn Hills MI

International Classification:

B60R 700

US Classification:

2482307

Abstract:

A head rest mounted hanger comprising a plurality of hanging means connected to a hanger body and post grooves for engagement with the head rest posts of a seat head rest.