Jason Grant Foster

US Patent:

6969110, Nov 29, 2005

Filed:

Aug 1, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/632758

Inventors:

Akram Ali - Livonia MI, US
Jason Foster - Waterford MI, US
Michael Gorecki - Auburn Hills MI, US
Gary Pitt - Farmington Hills MI, US
Michael Beavon - Rochester Hills MI, US
Mark Kirschmann - Clarkston MI, US
Christopher M Slon - Beverly Hills MI, US

Assignee:

DaimlerChrysler Corporation - Auburn Hills MI

International Classification:

B60J005/00

US Classification:

29618712, 2961466

Abstract:

A door assembly includes an inner panel, an outer panel fixedly attached to the inner panel, and a load transfer element disposed within an interstitial space formed between the inner and outer panels. The load transfer element includes a main body defining a longitudinal axis extending from the inner panel to the outer panel and first and second reaction surfaces disposed on the main body. The first reaction surface is formed proximate the inner panel while the second reaction surface is formed generally opposite the first reaction surface and proximate the outer panel. The second reaction surface is operable to receive a load from the outer panel and to transmit the load through the main body to the first reaction surface and the door inner panel. The load transfer element is further configured to activate an air bag sensor when the load exceeds a predetermined magnitude.

US Patent:

20040108693, Jun 10, 2004

Filed:

Dec 6, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/310806

Inventors:

Jason Foster - Waterford MI, US
Michael Gorecki - Pontiac MI, US
Richard Sajdak - Sterling Heights MI, US

International Classification:

B60R021/22

US Classification:

280/730200

Abstract:

A device provides unrestricted deployment of an inflatable device in a vehicle. A bracket is configured to hold the inflatable device. The bracket is attached to the vehicle, with a portion of the bracket being configured to move toward an interior space of the vehicle such that a wall of the inflatable device is prevented from contacting interior objects in the vehicle adjacent the bracket.