Abstract: A vehicle occupant sensing apparatus is provided for use with an associated vehicle having a seat. The vehicle occupant sensing apparatus includes a first range measurement system for sensing a first distance from the first range measurement system towards a first area of the seat, a second range measurement system for sensing a second distance from the second range measurement system toward a second area of the seat and a controller. The controller includes operating means for operating the first and second range measurement systems and determining means for determining if an object is located on the seat in response to the first and second distances. In this way it can be determined if a child seat is present on the seat of the associated vehicle and further whether it is a front facing or back facing child seat.

Abstract: An apparatus (10) for inflating larger tubeless tires (80), such as those utilized on farm tractors, includes a segmented manifold (104) which is expandable radially to accommodate different sizes of tires. The segmented manifold (104) includes outlet holes (36) from which pressurized gas may exit to inflate the tire (80). The holes (36) have centerlines which make angles generally between 40.degree. and 75.degree. with a plane containing the manifold (104). The angled holes (36) direct the pressurized gases exiting the manifold in optimum directions to expand the tire sidewall against the wheel flange (92) to assist in sealing the tire beads against the wheel (82).