Patents by Inventor Dario G. Brisighella
Dario G. Brisighella has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
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Patent number: 9290419Abstract: A duplex firing initiator for an airbag inflator includes both a primary initiator and a secondary initiator for electrical connection to a Restraint Control Module. In the duplex firing initiator, current is conducted in a forward polarity through the primary initiator to actuate the primary initiator and current is conducted in a reverse polarity through the secondary initiator to actuate at least the secondary initiator.Type: GrantFiled: November 29, 2012Date of Patent: March 22, 2016Assignee: Autoliv ASP, Inc.Inventors: Dario G. Brisighella, Jr., Scott C. Gordon, Vincent Colarossi
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Publication number: 20140144344Abstract: A duplex firing initiator for an airbag inflator includes both a primary initiator and a secondary initiator for electrical connection to a Restraint Control Module. In the duplex firing initiator, current is conducted in a forward polarity through the primary initiator to actuate the primary initiator and current is conducted in a reverse polarity through the secondary initiator to actuate at least the secondary initiator.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 29, 2012Publication date: May 29, 2014Inventors: Dario G. BRISIGHELLA, JR., Scott C. Gordon, Vincent Colarossi
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Patent number: 8340857Abstract: Remote sensor units for a vehicle are described. A remote sensor unit may comprise an electronic assembly. The electronic assembly may comprise an electronic component. The electronic assembly may comprise one or more signal terminals coupled to the electronic component. The electronic assembly may comprise a protective enclosure arranged to encapsulate the electronic component. The protective enclosure is arranged to isolate the electronic component from thermal energy, pressure or residual material stress associated with one or more satellite housings. Other embodiments are described and claimed.Type: GrantFiled: May 22, 2012Date of Patent: December 25, 2012Assignee: Autoliv ASP, Inc.Inventors: Dario G. Brisighella, Jr., Stephen Bogdan, William M. Leach, Jeffrey T. Kida, Richard Rakes, Jr.
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Publication number: 20120239225Abstract: Remote sensor units for a vehicle are described. A remote sensor unit may comprise an electronic assembly. The electronic assembly may comprise an electronic component. The electronic assembly may comprise one or more signal terminals coupled to the electronic component. The electronic assembly may comprise a protective enclosure arranged to encapsulate the electronic component. The protective enclosure is arranged to isolate the electronic component from thermal energy, pressure or residual material stress associated with one or more satellite housings. Other embodiments are described and claimed.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 22, 2012Publication date: September 20, 2012Applicant: AUTOLIV ASP, INC.Inventors: Dario G. Brisighella, JR., Stephen Bogdan, William M. Leach, Jeffrey T. Kida, Richard Rakes, JR.
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Patent number: 8234034Abstract: Remote sensor units for a vehicle are described. A remote sensor unit may comprise an electronic assembly. The electronic assembly may comprise an electronic component. The electronic assembly may comprise one or more signal terminals coupled to the electronic component. The electronic assembly may comprise a protective enclosure arranged to encapsulate the electronic component. The protective enclosure is arranged to isolate the electronic component from thermal energy, pressure or residual material stress associated with one or more satellite housings. Other embodiments are described and claimed.Type: GrantFiled: June 26, 2009Date of Patent: July 31, 2012Assignee: Autoliv ASP, Inc.Inventors: Dario G. Brisighella, Jr., Stephen Bogdan, William M. Leach, Jeffrey T. Kida, Richard Rakes, Jr.
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Publication number: 20100332074Abstract: Remote sensor units for a vehicle are described. A remote sensor unit may comprise an electronic assembly. The electronic assembly may comprise an electronic component. The electronic assembly may comprise one or more signal terminals coupled to the electronic component. The electronic assembly may comprise a protective enclosure arranged to encapsulate the electronic component. The protective enclosure is arranged to isolate the electronic component from thermal energy, pressure or residual material stress associated with one or more satellite housings. Other embodiments are described and claimed.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 26, 2009Publication date: December 30, 2010Applicant: AUTOLIV ASP, INC.Inventors: Dario G. Brisighella, JR., Stephen Bogdan, William M. Leach, Jeffrey T. Kida, Richard Rakes, JR.
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Patent number: 7845278Abstract: The pyrotechnic cup is designed such that it may be used as part of an airbag initiator. In some embodiments, the cup comprises a cylindrical portion and a dome that is attached to a first end of the cylindrical portion. A cruciform is also added to the cup. The cruciform is positioned at the apex of the dome. In some embodiments, the cruciform comprises one or more petals. Other embodiments may be designed in which deployment of the initiator causes gas to be directed out of the pyrotechnic cup via the apex of the dome.Type: GrantFiled: January 14, 2008Date of Patent: December 7, 2010Assignee: Autoliv ASP, Inc.Inventors: Dario G. Brisighella, Jr., Mike Ayers
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Patent number: 7845277Abstract: A header assembly for an initiator may include a first conductive pin, a second conductive pin, and a connector extending between and electrically connected to the first conductive pin and the second conductive pin. A housing may support the first conductive pin, the second conductive pin, and the connector and may include at least one flange extending away from the housing and above the pins. The at least one flange may include at least one opening to facilitate attachment of the connector to the first conductive pin and the second conductive pin.Type: GrantFiled: May 28, 2008Date of Patent: December 7, 2010Assignee: Autoliv ASP, Inc.Inventors: Dario G. Brisighella, Jr., Michael Perry Jordan, David Oral Ballam, Glade Alan Merrell, Jeffery Greg Baugh
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Patent number: 7712568Abstract: A lockout system for a motor vehicle is provided. The system can include a source of input that identifies a status of a driver of the motor vehicle. The system can further include a source of passenger input that indicates if at least one passenger is present in the motor vehicle. The system can also include a lockout control module operable to disable the operation of the motor vehicle if at least one passenger is present in the motor vehicle, based on the status of the driver.Type: GrantFiled: April 9, 2008Date of Patent: May 11, 2010Assignee: Autoliv ASP, Inc.Inventor: Dario G. Brisighella, Jr.
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Publication number: 20090293752Abstract: A header assembly for an initiator may include a first conductive pin, a second conductive pin, and a connector extending between and electrically connected to the first conductive pin and the second conductive pin. A housing may support the first conductive pin, the second conductive pin, and the connector and may include at least one flange extending away from the housing and above the pins. The at least one flange may include at least one opening to facilitate attachment of the connector to the first conductive pin and the second conductive pin.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 28, 2008Publication date: December 3, 2009Applicant: Autoliv ASP, Inc.Inventors: Michael Perry Jordan, David Oral Ballam, Glade Alan Merrell, Jeffery Greg Baugh, Dario G. Brisighella, JR.
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Publication number: 20090255749Abstract: A lockout system for a motor vehicle is provided. The system can include a source of input that identifies a status of a driver of the motor vehicle. The system can further include a source of passenger input that indicates if at least one passenger is present in the motor vehicle. The system can also include a lockout control module operable to disable the operation of the motor vehicle if at least one passenger is present in the motor vehicle, based on the status of the driver.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 9, 2008Publication date: October 15, 2009Applicant: AUTOLIV ASP, INC.Inventor: Dario G. BRISIGHELLA, JR.
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Publication number: 20090179408Abstract: A new type of pyrotechnic cup is disclosed. The pyrotechnic cup is designed such that it may be used as part of an airbag initiator. In some embodiments, the cup comprises a cylindrical portion and a dome that is attached to a first end of the cylindrical portion. A cruciform is also added to the cup. The cruciform is positioned at the apex of the dome. In some embodiments, the cruciform comprises one or more petals. Other embodiments may be designed in which deployment of the initiator causes gas to be directed out of the pyrotechnic cup via the apex of the dome.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 14, 2008Publication date: July 16, 2009Inventors: Dario G. Brisighella, JR., Mike Ayers
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Patent number: 7455741Abstract: The present invention relates to a new type of gas generant that may be used in airbag inflators. This new type of gas generant is designed to be flexible such that it may be used in side-curtain airbag applications and other situations where flexibility of the gas generant is required or desirable. The gas generant will generally include a flexible igniter, which in some instances, will be an electrical wire. The gas generant also includes one or more beads that are made from a gas-generating material. Each of the beads has a connector passage that is designed such that the flexible igniter may be strung through the connector passage in the beads. In some instances, the connector passage will be a hole in the bead through which the flexible igniter may be passed.Type: GrantFiled: January 5, 2006Date of Patent: November 25, 2008Assignee: Autoliv ASP, Inc.Inventors: Brett Hussey, Douglas R Tingey, Dario G. Brisighella, Jr.
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Patent number: 7401810Abstract: The present invention provides an airbag inflator assembled, in part, using ultrasonic welding. The inflator includes a housing adapted to receive an initiator assembly and an adaptor socket to connect the inflator to the electronic systems of the vehicle. The initiator and the adaptor socket are welded together at a point of interface through the housing of the inflator using an ultrasound welding process. Joint seals are provided that allow the production of a gas-tight seal upon completion of assembly of the airbag inflator.Type: GrantFiled: January 24, 2005Date of Patent: July 22, 2008Assignee: Autoliv ASP, Inc.Inventors: Dario G. Brisighella, Jr., Bradley W. Smith, Kelly Ellis, Kirk Rasmussen, Matt Cox
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Patent number: 6843157Abstract: A severing apparatus for use with a battery cable is provided. The severing apparatus includes a housing that holds an initiator and a severing element. The battery cable is located through a lateral bore formed in the housing. The severing element is disposed on one side of the battery cable. A deformable blocker can be disposed on the opposite side of the battery cable. When it is desired to sever the battery cable and thereby discontinue the supplying of electrical power by the battery, such as when a predetermined vehicle collision occurs, the initiator is triggered and causes the severing element to move. Movement of the severing element removes a severed battery cable segment. Movement of the severing element and the severed battery cable segment is stopped using the blocker when present. The blocker can be part of a shell that surrounds the housing. Alternatively, the blocker can be held in the housing.Type: GrantFiled: June 13, 2002Date of Patent: January 18, 2005Assignee: Autoliv ASP, Inc.Inventors: Brian K. Hamilton, Brent A. Parks, Dario G. Brisighella
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Publication number: 20030230177Abstract: A severing apparatus for use with a battery cable is provided. The severing apparatus includes a housing that holds an initiator and a severing element. The battery cable is located through a lateral bore formed in the housing. The severing element is disposed on one side of the battery cable. A deformable blocker can be disposed on the opposite side of the battery cable. When it is desired to sever the battery cable and thereby discontinue the supplying of electrical power by the battery, such as when a predetermined vehicle collision occurs, the initiator is triggered and causes the severing element to move. Movement of the severing element removes a severed battery cable segment. Movement of the severing element and the severed battery cable segment is stopped using the blocker when present. The blocker can be part of a shell that surrounds the housing. Alternatively, the blocker can be held in the housing.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 13, 2002Publication date: December 18, 2003Inventors: Brian K. Hamilton, Brent A. Parks, Dario G. Brisighella
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Patent number: 6341562Abstract: An initiator assembly for use with a propellant-actuated device located in a vehicle is provided. In one embodiment, the initiator assembly includes circuitry and an integral, one-piece insert member that are injection molded with insulating material to an initiator. The insert member suitably engages an initiator adapter for holding the initiator assembly in place relative to the inflator housing both before and after the initiator assembly is ignited. The circuitry is capable of receiving and processing a signal to determine whether to send an ignition signal to ignite the propellant within the inflator.Type: GrantFiled: February 22, 2000Date of Patent: January 29, 2002Assignee: Autoliv ASP, Inc.Inventor: Dario G. Brisighella
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Patent number: 6073963Abstract: An initiator assembly for use with an inflator in a vehicle is provided. The initiator assembly includes an integral, one-piece insert member that is injection molded with insulating material to an initiator. The insert member suitably engages an initiator adapter for properly holding the initiator assembly in place relative to the inflator housing both before and after the initiator assembly is ignited. The insert member can include a number of different embodiments, each of which is characterized by the relatively short length of the shoulder that engages the initiator adapter.Type: GrantFiled: March 19, 1998Date of Patent: June 13, 2000Assignee: Oea, Inc.Inventors: Brian K. Hamilton, Brent A. Parks, Dario G. Brisighella