Patents by Inventor Ponget P. Wipasuramonton

Ponget P. Wipasuramonton 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).

  • Auto-ignition device for an air bag inflator
    Patent number: 5167426
    Abstract: An air bag inflator is provided with a new and useful auto-ignition device. The auto-ignition device comprises a thermoelectric battery, preferably located outside of the inflator housing. The thermoelectric battery is adapted to become electrochemically active in a predetermined temperature range (e.g. 300.degree.-400.degree. F.), and to provide an electrical signal which actuates the inflator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 1991
    Date of Patent: December 1, 1992
    Assignee: TRW Vehicle Safety Systems Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph J. Mihm, Ponget P. Wipasuramonton, James M. Kumkoski
  • Auto-ignition device for an air bag inflator
    Patent number: 5100170
    Abstract: An air bag inflator is provided with a new and useful auto-ignition device. The auto-ignition device comprises a thermoelectric battery, preferably located outside of the inflator housing. The thermoelectric battery is adapted to become electrochemically active in a predetermined temperature range (e.g. 300.degree.-400.degree. F.), and to provide an electrical signal which actuates the inflator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 1991
    Date of Patent: March 31, 1992
    Assignee: TRW Vehicle Safety Systems Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph J. Mihm, Ponget P. Wipasuramonton, James M. Kumkoski