Patents by Inventor Bernard Doin

Bernard Doin 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).

  • Impact-absorbing device for occupants of a motor vehicle and use of this device
    Patent number: 5160163
    Abstract: A device for protecting, by impact absorption, the occupants of a motor vehicle in the event of a collision includes a pyrotechnic generator (2) of hot gases, the temperature of which at the outlet of the generator is equal to at least 1,800.degree. C. and a sealed or virtually sealed inflatable bag (3) fastened to the said generator. Communication between the bag (3) and the generator (2) is ensured by openings (27) with a constant cross-section arranged on the generator and by a deflector (28). The invention also relates to the use of a device of this type combined with a seat belt, in particular in order to improve the protection of motor vehicle drivers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 1990
    Date of Patent: November 3, 1992
    Assignee: S.N.C. Livbag
    Inventors: Bernard Castagner, Paul-Philippe Cord, Bernard Doin, Michel Kozyreff