Mark Daniel Winters

US Patent:

6422597, Jul 23, 2002

Filed:

Sep 28, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/672474

Inventors:

Ryan Todd Pinsenschaum - Vandalia OH
Laura Adelle Hawthorn - Tipp City OH
Stephanie L Dunkle - Springboro OH
Mark Thomas Winters - Troy OH
Shawn Gregory Ryan - Dayton OH
Gary R Greib - Lake Orion MI

Assignee:

Delphi Technologies, Inc. - Troy MI

International Classification:

B60R 2132

US Classification:

280735, 2807432

Abstract:

An air bag assembly for cushioning restraint of an occupant in a vehicle during an impact event. The air bag assembly includes an inflator activatable to discharge inflation gas upon the occurrence of predetermined vehicle conditions and an air bag cushion including an interior surface in fluid communication with the inflator such that upon discharge of inflation gas from the inflator the air bag cushion is inflated to a deployed state. At least one profile restraining tether element is operatively connected to the air bag cushion such that the profile restraining tether element restrains the expansion of the air bag cushion upon introduction of the inflation gas to the air bag cushion. The profile restraining tether element is also releasably anchored to a substantially stationary retaining member so as to shorten the operative length of the profile restraining tether element such that the air bag cushion is inflatable to a first restrained depth when the profile restraining tether element is anchored to the retaining member. The profile restraining tether element is releasable from the retaining member upon the occurrence of predetermined occupant conditions at the time the air bag cushion is deployed such that the air bag cushion is inflatable to a second depth which is greater than the first restrained depth.

US Patent:

6454300, Sep 24, 2002

Filed:

Feb 12, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/074421

Inventors:

Stephanie L Dunkle - Springboro OH
Mark Thomas Winters - Troy OH
Laura Adelle Hawthorn - Tipp City OH
Ryan Todd Pinsenschaum - Vandalia OH
Patrick W. Schatz - Lebanon OH
Ann L. Kneisly - Dayton OH
Shawn Gregory Ryan - Dayton OH

Assignee:

Delphi Technologies, Inc. - Troy MI

International Classification:

B60R 2128

US Classification:

280742, 2807432

Abstract:

A release mechanism of efficient construction and operation is provided to hold profile restraining air bag tethers in a shortened operative condition under a first set of predetermined conditions and to extend such tethers under a second set of predetermined conditions. The extension of the restraining tethers may be carried out in conjunction with the delivery of an increased volume of inflating gas to the air bag cushion utilizing a gas emitting inflator in conjunction with a dynamic variable inflation device to effect delivery of a proper volume of inflation gas while releasing the tethers from a restrained length condition.

US Patent:

6565113, May 20, 2003

Filed:

Feb 9, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/780577

Inventors:

Mark E. Kassman - Miamisburg OH
Mark Thomas Winters - Troy OH
Ann L. Kneisly - Dayton OH
Patrick W. Schatz - Lebanon OH
Ryan Todd Pinsenschaum - Vandalia OH

Assignee:

Delphi Technologies, Inc. - Troy MI

International Classification:

B60R 2116

US Classification:

2807282, 2807283, 280731

Abstract:

An air bag module having an inflator with an inflator flange, a plurality of mounting studs depending outwardly from the inflator flange. An air bag cushion is positioned about the inflator flange. The air bag cushion allows a portion of the inflator to be inserted into the air bag cushion and the plurality of mounting studs passing through openings in the air bag cushion. An air bag cover having a plurality of retaining members is secured to the inflator flange, the retaining members sandwich a portion of the air bag cushion in between the inflator flange and the retaining members. A base plate having a plurality of securement members is secured to the cover portion and the plurality of mounting studs.

US Patent:

6502852, Jan 7, 2003

Filed:

Jun 26, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/892274

Inventors:

Mark E. Kassman - Miamisburg OH
Patrick W. Schatz - Lebanon OH
Mark Thomas Winters - Troy OH

Assignee:

Delphi Technologies, Inc. - Troy MI

International Classification:

B60R 2120

US Classification:

2807283, 280731

Abstract:

A frangible cover for a vehicle air bag assembly having a displaceable flap portion of controlled flexibility for rotation in hinging fashion generally away from a tear seam at the interior of the cover and towards the perimeter of the cover to form an opening across the cover for egress of an underlying air bag cushion. One or more stiffness reducing members are arranged at the flap portion to control the internal stiffness of the flap portion and to facilitate ease of outward rotational displacement of the flap portion. Such stiffness reducing members may be arranged in a pattern extending in the region between the outer edge of the cover and a portion of an interior tear seam.

US Patent:

6592146, Jul 15, 2003

Filed:

Mar 19, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/101251

Inventors:

Ryan Todd Pinsenschaum - Vandalla OH
Laura Adelle Hawthorn - Tipp City OH
Stephanie L Dunkle - Springboro OH
Mark Thomas Winters - Troy OH
Shawn Gregory Ryan - Dayton OH
Gary R Greib - Lake Orion MI

Assignee:

Delphi Technologies, Inc. - Troy MI

International Classification:

B60R 2116

US Classification:

2807432, 280739

Abstract:

An air bag assembly for cushioning restraint of an occupant in a vehicle during an impact event. The air bag assembly includes an inflator activatable to discharge inflation gas upon the occurrence of predetermined vehicle conditions and an air bag cushion including an interior surface in fluid communication with the inflator such that upon discharge of inflation gas from the inflator the air bag cushion is inflated to a deployed state. At least one profile restraining tether element is operatively connected to the air bag cushion such that the profile restraining tether element restrains the expansion of the air bag cushion upon introduction of the inflation gas to the air bag cushion. The profile restraining tether element is also releasably anchored to a substantially stationary retaining member so as to shorten the operative length of the profile restraining tether element such that the air bag cushion is inflatable to a first restrained depth when the profile restraining tether element is anchored to the retaining member. The profile restraining tether element is releasable from the retaining member upon the occurrence of predetermined occupant conditions at the time the air bag cushion is deployed such that the air bag cushion is inflatable to a second depth which is greater than the first restrained depth.

US Patent:

6626455, Sep 30, 2003

Filed:

Mar 13, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/804965

Inventors:

James Lloyd Webber - Shelby Township MI
Jeffrey Alan Shepherd - Troy OH
Mark Thomas Winters - Troy OH
Laura Adelle Hawthorn - Tipp City OH

Assignee:

Delphi Technologies, Inc. - Troy MI

International Classification:

B60R 2116

US Classification:

2807282, 2807283, 280732

Abstract:

This present invention provides a deformable air bag module for use in an instrument panel or door panel of a vehicle. The air bag module has a deformable housing with an inflator and an air bag cushion being disposed within the deformable housing. The module housing has a neck portion defining an opening formed at a first side, wherein the first side is coupled to the instrument panel. The instrument panel includes first and second instrument panel sections and the module housing is disposed about the first and second instrument panel sections so that deployment of the air bag cushion causes deformation of the module housing resulting in the first and second instrument panel sections separating and deployment of the air bag cushion therebetween. When a tear seam is used to define the first and second instrument panel sections, the present invention permits the tear seam to be formed thicker in size and more durable.

US Patent:

6736426, May 18, 2004

Filed:

Sep 13, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/951809

Inventors:

Mark Thomas Winters - Troy OH
Stephanie L Dunkle - Springboro OH
Ryan Todd Pinsenschaum - Vandalia OH
Laura Adelle Hawthorn - Tipp City OH

Assignee:

Delphi Technologies, Inc. - Troy MI

International Classification:

B60R 2116

US Classification:

2807432

Abstract:

An air bag assembly including an inflatable air bag cushion operatively attached to one or more profile restricting tether elements having an operative length which may be adjusted to provide desired inflation and impact response characteristics. The tether elements may be of actuated or self adjusting operative length to provide desired tension characteristics for various impact conditions.

US Patent:

6799777, Oct 5, 2004

Filed:

Nov 15, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/295534

Inventors:

Laura A. Hawthorn - Tipp City OH
Stephanie Dunkle - Springboro OH
Mark T. Winters - Troy OH
Shawn G. Ryan - Dayton OH
Ann L. Kneisly - Dayton OH
John P. Sparkman - Dayton OH
Patrick W. Schatz - Lebanon OH

Assignee:

Delphi Technologies, Inc. - Troy MI

International Classification:

B60R 2126

US Classification:

280742, 280738, 280739

Abstract:

An airbag module is provided. The module includes a housing, an inflator, an inflatable cushion, a vent aperture defined in the housing, and a gas deflecting member. The vent aperture places the interior of the housing in fluid communication with the exterior of the housing. The vent aperture is offset from exhaust ports of the inflator. The gas deflecting member is movable between a first position and a second position. In the first position, a first portion of the deflecting member deflects a first amount of the inflation gas to the exterior of the housing. In the second position, a second portion of the deflecting member deflects the inflation gas towards the inflatable cushion. A second amount of the inflation gas is ventable from the housing through the vent aperture when the deflecting member is in the second position.

Address:

5 Freedom Dr, Dayton, OH 45431

VIN:

1B3HB28C37D198598

Make:

DODGE

Model:

CALIBER

Year:

2007