Scott D Hansen

US Patent:

55054846, Apr 9, 1996

Filed:

Feb 23, 1995

Appl. No.:

8/392531

Inventors:

Jon E. Miles - Hiroshima, JP
Scott L. Hansen - Ogden UT
John T. Jensen - Ogden UT
Peter F. Martin - South Ogden UT

Assignee:

Morton International, Inc. - Chicago IL

International Classification:

B60R 2120

US Classification:

2807282

Abstract:

A reaction canister for a passenger side airbag module is designed with a collapsible sidewall to prevent impact injuries occurring through the instrument panel. The sidewall is connected to the reaction canister base by means of a friction fit hook assembly. The assembly disengages upon impact with the mouth of the canister.

US Patent:

53223241, Jun 21, 1994

Filed:

Aug 3, 1993

Appl. No.:

8/101609

Inventors:

Scott L. Hansen - Huntsville UT
Makoto Kan - Wako, JP
Hitoshi Higuchi - Wako, JP
Iwao Imaizumi - Wako, JP
Gene Shope - East Rochester NH
James R. Pritchard - Somersworth NH
Alan Choiniere - Stratham NH

Assignee:

Morton International, Inc. - Chicago IL
Honda Giken Kogyo Kabushiki Kaisha - Tokyo
Davidson Technology Center - Dover NH

International Classification:

B60R 2108

US Classification:

280732

Abstract:

A cover for an inflatable air bag housing is formed of integrally molded resinous plastic material and defined therein is a hinge area and a thin fracture line forming a door which pivots to an open position upon fracture of the cover along the fracture line when an air bag is inflated. A metal reinforcing element is embedded in the resinous plastic material and includes segments diverging and below the hinge area forming an open space or void which is filled in with a low density collapsible, energy absorbing, rigid foam which exhibits minimal spring back. The filler helps prevent sagging or read-through of the cover above the void when prolonged exposure to heat and sun is experienced. Moreover, the foam filler absorbs energy during bag deployment and aids in preventing plastic resin from leaking into the void space during the initial fabrication of the cover as the metal reinforcement element is molded in place.

US Patent:

54529131, Sep 26, 1995

Filed:

Aug 31, 1993

Appl. No.:

8/115157

Inventors:

Scott L. Hansen - Huntsville UT
Kurt E. Kottke - Bountiful UT
Makoto Kan - Wako, JP
Hitoshi Higuchi - Wako, JP
Iwao Imaizumi - Wako, JP

Assignee:

Morton International, Inc. - Chicago IL
Honda Giken Kogyo Kabushiki Kaisha - Tokyo

International Classification:

B60R 2116

US Classification:

2807281

Abstract:

A break-away retaining flap for containing a deflated, folded-up airbag in a rigid housing of an airbag module while a pivotable cover is attached with fasteners to close an open end of the housing comprises a sheet of thin flexible woven fabric material having a first portion designed for attachment to the housing on a line spaced away from the open end and a second portion adapted to be secured onto a row of fasteners adjacent the open end of the housing while the cover is attached. The retaining flap holds the folded-up airbag in place in the housing during the assembly process and prevents crimping, binding or damage when the cover is installed at final assembly. The retaining flap has a weakened portion intermediately between the first and second attached portions defining a tear-away line adapted to facilitate break-away of the retaining flap into at least two parts when the airbag is inflated without impeding the rapid inflation of the airbag during deployment.

US Patent:

54604036, Oct 24, 1995

Filed:

Aug 3, 1993

Appl. No.:

8/101617

Inventors:

Scott L. Hansen - Huntsville UT
Kurt E. Kottke - Bountiful UT
Rick L. Halford - Midvale UT
Makoto Kan - Wako, JP
Hitoshi Higuchi - Wako, JP
Iwao Imaizumi - Wako, JP

Assignee:

Morton International, Inc. - Chicago IL
Honda Giken Kogyo Kabushiki Kaisha - Tokyo

International Classification:

B60R 2116

US Classification:

280732

Abstract:

An inflatable air bag module for motor vehicles includes a housing for containing an air bag in deflated condition and an inflator assembly for providing gas to inflate the air bag when activated. The housing includes a first compartment holding the deflated air bag and having an exposed outer cover on one side formed with a fracture line defining an edge of a door. The door is adapted to pivot open along a hinged area when the cover is fractured by pressure from the inflating air bag as it expands out of the compartment. The housing also includes a second compartment holding the inflator assembly and a generally flat divider panel is provided between the first and second compartments with openings therein for permitting gas from the inflator assembly to rapidly inflate the air bag. A single row or set of fasteners is provided for securing all together the first and second compartments, the divider panel and an open end of said air bag along a common level extending around the entire periphery of the housing at a mid-level. The divider panel helps to prevent the walls of the housing from bulging outwardly when the air bag is inflated.

Address:

PO Box 116, Providence, UT 84332

VIN:

KMHDU46D07U135954

Make:

HYUNDAI

Model:

ELANTRA

Year:

2007