Patents Assigned to Christopher Shoulders, L.L.C.
  • Control of air bag activation in vehicles by occupancy weight
    Patent number: 5877677
    Abstract: An automotive air bag system and a method are provided which restrict activation of an air bag to situations in which the weight of the vehicle occupant meets or exceeds a predetermined amount, e.g., 50 pounds. Occupant weight is determined using a weight pressure sensor positioned underneath the vehicle seat such that it bears pressure from the weight of the seat occupant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 1996
    Date of Patent: March 2, 1999
    Assignee: Christopher Shoulders, L.L.C.
    Inventors: Joseph A. Fleming, Jo A. Fleming, Lawrence E. Fleming