Patents Assigned to Amerigon, Inc.
  • Inertial mass safety system activation of an air bag in personal vehicles
    Patent number: 5295709
    Abstract: A dense mass centrally located in a personal vehicle acts as an inertial analog computer for predicting and compensating motion of an occupant of the vehicle during crashes. Acceleration and motion of the mass is converted into motion of impact prevention or impact velocity reduction systems to reduce likelyhood of severe injury to the occupant. Power disconnection in alternatively powered vehicles through disconnection of electrical systems by motion of the mass provides additional safety during the crash.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 1993
    Date of Patent: March 22, 1994
    Assignee: Amerigon, Inc.
    Inventor: Lon Bell
  • Inertial mass safety system activation for personal vehicles
    Patent number: 5249826
    Abstract: A dense mass centrally located in a personal vehicle acts as an inertial analog computer for predicting and compensating motion of an occupant of the vehicle during crashes. Acceleration and motion of the mass is converted into motion of impact prevention or impact velocity reduction systems to reduce likelyhood of severe injury to the occupant. Power disconnection in alternatively powered vehicles through disconnection of electrical systems by motion of the mass provides additional safety during the crash.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 3, 1991
    Date of Patent: October 5, 1993
    Assignee: Amerigon, Inc.
    Inventor: Lon Bell