Robert S Bishop

US Patent:

50226746, Jun 11, 1991

Filed:

Apr 5, 1990

Appl. No.:

7/505289

Inventors:

Richard L. Frantom - Richmond MI
Robert J. Bishop - Washington MI
Robert Kremer - Fraser MI
Klaus Ocker - Fraser MI
Roy Brown - Hot Springs AR
James Rose - Fairfax VA
Donald Renfroe - Haymarket VA
Teresa Bazel - Annandale VA

Assignee:

Bendix Atlantic Inflator Company - Troy MI

International Classification:

B60R 2126

US Classification:

280741

Abstract:

An inflator for an air cushion including a pressure vessel comprising a hollow sleeve for storing a quantity of inert gas such as Argon. One end of the sleeve is closed by a first pyrotechnic actuator assembly while the other end of the sleeve may include a closed end or another pyrotechnic actuator assembly. The pressure vessel is secured within a diffuser which directs inflation gases into the air cushion. The pressure vessel in cooperation with the diffuser defines various regions which assist in reducing the gas turbulence and heat transfer between the gas and the diffuser.

US Patent:

50319329, Jul 16, 1991

Filed:

Apr 5, 1990

Appl. No.:

7/505290

Inventors:

Richard L. Frantom - Richmond MI
Robert J. Bishop - Washington MI
Robert Kremer - Fraser MI
Klaus Ocker - Fraser MI
Roy Brown - Hot Springs AR
James Rose - Fairfax VA
Donald Renfroe - Haymarket VA
Teresa Bazel - Annandale VA

International Classification:

B60R 2126

US Classification:

280741

Abstract:

An inflator for an air cushion including a pressure vessel comprising a hollow sleeve for storing a quantity of inert gas such as Argon. One end of the sleeve is closed by a first pyrotechnic actuator assembly while the other end of the sleeve may include a closed end or another pyrotechnic actuator assembly. The pressure vessel is secured within a diffuser which directs inflation gases into the air cushion. The pressure vessel in cooperation with the diffuser defines various regions which assist in reducing the gas turbulence and heat transfer between the gas and the diffuser.

US Patent:

50626647, Nov 5, 1991

Filed:

May 11, 1989

Appl. No.:

7/350432

Inventors:

Robert J. Bishop - Washington MI
Robert P. Fontecchio - Rochester Hills MI
Daniel G. Zelenak - Rochester MI

Assignee:

Allied-Signal Inc. - Morris Township, Morris County NJ

International Classification:

B60R 2120

US Classification:

280743

Abstract:

An assembly comprising: a hollow cylindrical member or can including an opening into which a gas generator may be inserted, the gas generator of the type responsive to a control signal, for generating gas to inflate an air bag. The assembly including the air bag, for protecting, when activated, an occupant of a vehicle, comprising an inflatable bag or sack, disposed in a compacted or stored condition, during periods prior to deployment, proximate a side of the cylindrical member containing at least one aperture, the inflatable bag, including an open end disposed about the cylindrical member to receive the gas and including relatively opposing flaps extending from proximate the open end and adapted to envelop the cylindrical member, the flaps, proximate a side of the cylindrical member, away from the at least one aperture, disposed in an overlapping, condition, one to the other. A band of tearable material is provided to secure the air bag in its stored or predeployment condition.

US Patent:

40504832, Sep 27, 1977

Filed:

Oct 14, 1975

Appl. No.:

5/622325

Inventors:

Robert J. Bishop - Rochester MI

Assignee:

Allied Chemical Corporation - Morris Township NJ

International Classification:

B65B 304

US Classification:

141 4

Abstract:

A method and apparatus for filling motor vehicle gas bags. The inflating gas flows to a manifold, about which a motor vehicle gas bag or bags are disposed, whereby the filling of gas bag (or bags) is delayed, it being filled first with gas filling a part of the manifold, and then with a greater quantity of gas filling the entire manifold upon the rupture of burst disc means.

US Patent:

51997401, Apr 6, 1993

Filed:

Jun 10, 1991

Appl. No.:

7/713189

Inventors:

Richard L. Frantom - Richmond MI
Klaus F. Ocker - Fraser MI
Robert M. Kremer - Fraser MI
William E. Rogerson - Rochester Hills MI
William D. Gaw - Clawson MI
Roy G. Brown - Hot Springs AR
Teresa L. Bazel - Annadale VA
Donald W. Renfroe - Haymarket VA
Charles D. Woods - Gainesville VA
Robert J. Bishop - Washington MI

Assignee:

Bendix Atlantic Inflator Co. - Sterling Heights MI

International Classification:

B60R 2126

US Classification:

280736

Abstract:

A device (20) for inflating an air bag (37) comprising: a pressure vessel (34) formed by a vessel part (22) and a generator body assembly (30). The generator body assembly is received within opposing openings (24, 26) in the vessel part (22) and secured thereto to provide a gas tight seal (28). The generator body assembly (30) includes: a first bore (38) to receive a quantity of propellant (150) and initiator assembly (120) to cause the propellant (150) to burn in response to a control signal indicative of a vehicle crash. Various passages are provided in the gas generator assembly and oriented to permit the products of combustion of the burning propellant to impinge on inner walls of the pressure vessel to reduce particulate emission.

US Patent:

40700380, Jan 24, 1978

Filed:

Feb 2, 1976

Appl. No.:

5/654481

Inventors:

Kenneth A. Bergman - Washington MI
Robert J. Bishop - Rochester MI

Assignee:

Allied Chemical Corporation - Morris Township NJ

International Classification:

B60R 2110

US Classification:

280744

Abstract:

A safety belt connector having an elongated means composed of a metal plate is provided with a plastic cover. The cover coats a major portion of the exterior surface of the elongated means preventing temperature variance thereon and presenting an attractive exterior for the connector.

US Patent:

53519884, Oct 4, 1994

Filed:

Apr 14, 1992

Appl. No.:

7/833240

Inventors:

Robert J. Bishop - Sterling Heights MI
Richard L. Frantom - Richmond MI
Robert M. Kremer - Fraser MI
Klaus F. Ocker - Fraser MI
Roy G. Brown - Hot Springs AR
James Ross - Fairfax VA
Donald W. Renfroe - Haymarket VA

Assignee:

AlliedSignal Inc. - Morristown NJ

International Classification:

B60R 2126

US Classification:

280737

Abstract:

An inflator comprising: a pressure vessel (10) for storing a quantity of stored inflation gas under pressure. The pressure vessel comprising a first burst disk (46) and a seal disk (310) both for selectively sealing same. The inflator (10) including a gas release mechanism (52, 300) for permitting the controlled, staged release of the inflation gas at determinable inflation rates. The gas release mechanism includes: a first pyrotechnic device, positioned outside of the pressure vessel and spaced from the first burst disk (46), including a piston (72) moved into a disk piercing position to rupture the first burst disk (46) in response to the buildup of pressure caused burning of a first quantity of propellant material (218). The bursting of the first burst disk permits the inflation gas to initially flow out of the pressure vessel at a determinable cold inflation rate, the piston thereafter provides a conduit to communicate the products of combustion of the burning propellent to the pressure means so as to increase the temperature of the inflation gas therein and thereby increase the rate of egress of the gas. The inflator (10) also includes a second pyrotechnic mechanism (300), positioned outside of the pressure vessel and spaced from the seal disk (310), for providing, when activated, additional products of combustion arising from burning of a second quantity of propellent material, the products of combustion opening the seal disk (310) and thereafter entering the pressure vessel to heat the inflation gas therein and thereby elevate the rate of egress of the inflation gas above the rate achievable by the first pyrotechnic device.

US Patent:

55135722, May 7, 1996

Filed:

May 9, 1994

Appl. No.:

8/241092

Inventors:

Richard Frantom - Richmond MI
Robert Kremer - Fraser MI
Klaus Ocker - Fraser MI
Robert Bishop - Sterling Heights MI

Assignee:

AlliedSignal Inc. - Morristown NJ

International Classification:

C06D 500
B60R 2126

US Classification:

102531

Abstract:

An inflator (20) comprising: a pressure vessel (22) made of a thin walled steel tubing (24), sealed at one end by an end plate or cap (30). The other end of the pressure vessel sealed by a propellant housing (50). A plurality of axial bores (56a-d) exiting through an adjacent part (58) of the housing (50) and a face of the adjacent part of the housing includes a second counter bore (70) and a plurality of radial bores (72a-d) radially extend therefrom. A rupture disk assembly (100) having a central portion (102) forms a rupture disk extending into the second counter bore (70) and a radially extending outer portion (104) fitted generally flat against the face (60).