Jeffery T Pearson

US Patent:

49039865, Feb 27, 1990

Filed:

Nov 14, 1988

Appl. No.:

7/270609

Inventors:

David A. Cok - Birmingham MI
Robert L. Jones - Centerville OH
Jeffery L. Pearson - Grosse Pointe Farms MI

Assignee:

General Motors Corporation - Detroit MI

International Classification:

B60R 2120

US Classification:

280743

Abstract:

A modular occupant restraint system includes a container for the folded cushion and a cover for the container. The container has lines of perforations which subdivide the walls thereof into two sets of flaps. One set of flaps permits deployment of the folded cushion along alternate paths laterally of the system and generally parallel to the driver's torso. The other set of flaps permits deployment of the cushion along the intended path toward the driver's torso. The cover has weakened lines which subdivide the cover into flaps generally coextensive with those of the container. The folded cushion has fan folded chordal portions which are located opposite the first set of flaps of the container to forcibly open such flaps.

US Patent:

50130641, May 7, 1991

Filed:

May 29, 1990

Appl. No.:

7/529799

Inventors:

Gregory A. Miller - Troy MI
Jeffery L. Pearson - Rochester MI

Assignee:

General Motors Corporation - Detroit MI

International Classification:

B60R 2122

US Classification:

280730

Abstract:

A container for the folded cushion of an occupant restraint system is of generally rectangular shape and includes an elongated I-shaped tear line configuration which permits the longer side walls of the container to open outwardly about their secured lower edges for depolyment of the cushion along an alternate path laterally of the container should the cushion be unable to deploy along a normal path toward the driver through oppositely opening flaps of the base wall of the container.

US Patent:

50042661, Apr 2, 1991

Filed:

May 23, 1990

Appl. No.:

7/527477

Inventors:

Gregory A. Miller - Troy MI
Jeffery L. Pearson - Rochester MI
John D. Horsch - Rochester Hills MI

Assignee:

General Motors Corporation - Detroit MI

International Classification:

B60R 2120

US Classification:

280743

Abstract:

An occupant restraint system for a vehicle occupant includes a folded occupant restraint cushion mounted to a support and a band wrapped around the cushion and having its ends secured to the support. The band includes a weakened portion located above the outer wall of the cushion. The weakened portion is ruptured by the force of the inflating cushion when the internal pressure of the cushion exceeds a predetermined limit to permit the cushion to deploy normal to or toward the occupant. The band delays the initial deployment of the cushion toward the occupant.

US Patent:

49898957, Feb 5, 1991

Filed:

Apr 19, 1990

Appl. No.:

7/511364

Inventors:

Jeffery L. Pearson - Rochester MI
Gregory A. Miller - Troy MI
John D. Horsch - Rochester Hills MI

Assignee:

General Motors Corporation - Detroit MI

International Classification:

B60R 2122
B60R 2128

US Classification:

280731

Abstract:

An occupant restraint system includes a module having a support provided with openings therethrough which are normally closed by rupturable diaphragms when the pressure within the cushion exceeds a predetermined limit, the reaction force on the module moves the diaphragms into engagement with rupture pins to rupture the diaphragms and vent the cushion to ambient through the support.