Richard A Grabowski

US Patent:

6883834, Apr 26, 2005

Filed:

Jan 28, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/352812

Inventors:

Richard M. Grabowski - The Villages FL, US
Albert R. Bernat - Rochesters Hills MI, US

Assignee:

Takata Seat Belts, Inc. - Auburn Hills MI

International Classification:

B60R022/03

US Classification:

2808012, 280802, 297481

Abstract:

A buckle presenter system is provided that shifts the buckle to a more accessible latching position for latching with a tongue plate or tip and then shifts the latched buckle to a performance position for achieving the desired performance. This is achieved by sensing the occupant's need for latching the buckle as when the occupant enters the vehicle and is seated and then automatically shifting the buckle to a latching position for providing better accessibility for inserting the latch plate into the buckle and then automatically returning the latched buckle to the performance position.

US Patent:

20090056475, Mar 5, 2009

Filed:

Nov 27, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/307115

Inventors:

Richard Grabowski - Lady Lake FL, US

International Classification:

G01L 5/04

US Classification:

73862391

Abstract:

A system for objective measurement of passenger comfort is provided for analysis of a wide variety of passenger safety restraint systems. Sensor arrays mounted on flexible panels are connected to a computer for data analysis. Sensor points in the panels are repetitively scanned by system software and raw data is stored for future use. A video display associated with the computer provides real time display of loadings on the sensor points. A powered form for use with the system is also disclosed.