Patents by Inventor David L. Dominissini
David L. Dominissini 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: 7823913Abstract: Curtain air bag unit for a motor vehicle is provided which comprises an air bag extending parallel to the longitudinal axis of the motor vehicle. Further it comprises fixing means for fixing the air bag in the area of the roof bar of the motor vehicle, whereby the fixing means comprise a tension member, that extends from a first fixing element to a second fixing element. It also comprises tensioning means for influencing the tensile stress of the tension member during mounting of the curtain air bag unit into the motor vehicle. A pre-cut tension member can be used whose length is chosen in a way that the mounting in the vehicle can be carried out simply and conveniently.Type: GrantFiled: February 3, 2005Date of Patent: November 2, 2010Assignee: Autoliv ASP, Inc.Inventors: Felix Massot, Thomas Siewiera, David L. Dominissini
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Patent number: 7677595Abstract: An apparatus for mounting an airbag inflator to a vehicle includes a mounting adapter. The mounting adapter includes a base and at least one slot, wherein the base captures the inflator. A p-bracket that engages the slot is also added, wherein the p-bracket captures the inflator. A mounting tether is also looped around the p-bracket. A tether retainer or a wire harness retainer may also be added to the adapter.Type: GrantFiled: January 18, 2008Date of Patent: March 16, 2010Assignee: Autoliv ASP, Inc.Inventors: David L. Dominissini, Brian T. Shellabarger
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Publication number: 20090309339Abstract: Curtain air bag unit for a motor vehicle is provided which comprises an air bag extending parallel to the longitudinal axis of the motor vehicle. Further it comprises fixing means for fixing the air bag in the area of the roof bar of the motor vehicle, whereby the fixing means comprise a tension member, that extends from a first fixing element to a second fixing element. It also comprises tensioning means for influencing the tensile stress of the tension member during mounting of the curtain air bag unit into the motor vehicle. A pre-cut tension member can be used whose length is chosen in a way that the mounting in the vehicle can be carried out simply and conveniently.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 3, 2005Publication date: December 17, 2009Applicant: AUTOLIV ASP, INC.Inventors: Felix Massot, Thomas Siewiera, David L. Dominissini
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Publication number: 20090184494Abstract: An apparatus for mounting an airbag inflator to a vehicle includes a mounting adapter. The mounting adapter includes a base and at least one slot, wherein the base captures the inflator. A p-bracket that engages the slot is also added, wherein the p-bracket captures the inflator. A mounting tether looped is also around the p-bracket. A tether retainer or a wire harness retainer may also be added to the adapter.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 18, 2008Publication date: July 23, 2009Inventors: David L. Dominissini, Brian T. Shellabarger
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Patent number: 7243941Abstract: An air-bag has a primary gas flow duct leading from a gas generator to one or more zones within the air-bag which are to be inflated. The air-bag has a separate inner gas flow duct mounted within the outer gas flow duct. The inner gas flow duct and the outer gas flow duct have areas thereof secured together in the region that is to be connected to the gas generator.Type: GrantFiled: August 6, 2002Date of Patent: July 17, 2007Assignee: Autoliv Development ABInventors: Frédéric Charpentier, David Stow, Altay Kismir, David L. Dominissini, Jamie Rawlings
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Patent number: 7025376Abstract: The present invention relates to an airbag cushion that is lighter-weight, smaller, and more compact than the previously known airbag systems, yet still capable of providing a vehicle occupant with ample impact protection during a crash. Generally, the airbag comprises a one-piece woven cushion with two or more inflatable chambers. These chambers have a generally flat two-dimensional shape in its uninflated and unfolded configuration. However, once gas is added, the airbag cushion rapidly inflates and converts into a three-dimensional shape capable of providing impact protection to the occupant. Preferably, the three-dimensional configuration of the inflated airbag is generally triangular, V-shaped, or polygonal in shape.Type: GrantFiled: March 4, 2003Date of Patent: April 11, 2006Assignee: Autoliv ASP, Inc.Inventor: David L. Dominissini
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Patent number: 6966579Abstract: The tethered airbag system includes an inflatable cushion and an extensible tether. The extensible tether includes an extensible region and is attached to both the inflatable cushion and to a point within a vehicle. For instance, the tether may be attached to the roof of the vehicle. When in use, the inflatable cushion deploys to a location immediately in front of an occupant of the vehicle. Following deployment of the cushion, when a sufficient force is applied to the inflatable cushion, the extensible region is released so that the extensible tether may extend to its full length and the inflatable cushion may extend further away from the point where the tether is attached to the vehicle.Type: GrantFiled: March 25, 2003Date of Patent: November 22, 2005Assignee: Autoliv ASP, Inc.Inventors: David W. Schneider, David L. Dominissini
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Patent number: 6913280Abstract: An enhanced overhead airbag assembly is provided. The overhead airbag assembly has an airbag module designed to be attached to the roof of a vehicle, rearward of the header. The airbag module is concealed from vehicle occupants via a headliner assembly that includes a headliner, header trim, central console, and sun visors. The header trim covers at least a portion of the header and overlaps the forward edge of the headliner on the passenger's side. The passenger's side headliner is shaped to form a deployment door to permit emergence of the inflating airbag cushion. The headliner is tethered to the roof via a frangible fastener so that the headliner does not interfere with inflation or strike the occupant.Type: GrantFiled: November 12, 2002Date of Patent: July 5, 2005Assignee: Autoliv ASP, Inc.Inventors: David L. Dominissini, David W. Schneider
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Publication number: 20040239082Abstract: The overhead airbag system includes an inflator, a rigid tube, and an inflatable cushion, which may include a recess. The inflator is in fluid communication with the rigid tube. The tube includes one or more gas exit apertures. The inflatable cushion includes an opening in which the tube is positioned such that the aperture or apertures are positioned within the cushion. The inflator and rigid tube are attachable to a vehicle in a generally linear configuration to enable the overhead airbag system to be installed in the tight confines between the roof and ceiling liner of a vehicle, even in the presence of a sun or moon roof. The pattern and shape of the apertures in the rigid tube may be modified to alter how gas is distributed within the cushion during inflation.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 30, 2003Publication date: December 2, 2004Inventors: David W. Schneider, David L. Dominissini
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Publication number: 20040188991Abstract: The tethered airbag system includes an inflatable cushion and an extensible tether. The extensible tether includes an extensible region and is attached to both the inflatable cushion and to a point within a vehicle. For instance, the tether may be attached to the roof of the vehicle. When in use, the inflatable cushion deploys to a location immediately in front of an occupant of the vehicle. Following deployment of the cushion, when a sufficient force is applied to the inflatable cushion, the extensible region is released so that the extensible tether may extend to its full length and the inflatable cushion may extend further away from the point where the tether is attached to the vehicle.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 25, 2003Publication date: September 30, 2004Inventors: David W. Schneider, David L. Dominissini
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Publication number: 20040174003Abstract: The present invention relates to an airbag cushion that is lighter-weight, smaller, and more compact than the previously known airbag systems, yet still capable of providing a vehicle occupant with ample impact protection during a crash. Generally, the airbag comprises a one-piece woven cushion with two or more inflatable chambers. These chambers have a generally flat two-dimensional shape in its uninflated and unfolded configuration. However, once gas is added, the airbag cushion rapidly inflates and converts into a three-dimensional shape capable of providing impact protection to the occupant. Preferably, the three-dimensional configuration of the inflated airbag is generally triangular, V-shaped, or polygonal in shape.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 4, 2003Publication date: September 9, 2004Inventor: David L. Dominissini
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Publication number: 20040090050Abstract: An enhanced overhead airbag assembly is provided. The overhead airbag assembly has an airbag module designed to be attached to the roof of a vehicle, rearward of the header. The airbag module is concealed from vehicle occupants via a headliner assembly that includes a headliner, header trim, central console, and sun visors. The header trim covers at least a portion of the header and overlaps the forward edge of the headliner on the passenger's side. The passenger's side headliner is shaped to form a deployment door to permit emergence of the inflating airbag cushion. The headliner is tethered to the roof via a frangible fastener so that the headliner does not interfere with inflation or strike the occupant.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 12, 2002Publication date: May 13, 2004Inventors: David L. Dominissini, David W. Schneider
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Patent number: 6709010Abstract: A tether assembly attachable to an inflatable cushion airbag module is disclosed that is usable in vehicles including trucks, SUVs, and other vehicles with abrupt rear surfaces. The tether assembly does not require that the rear tether be extended back from the rear edge of the airbag. The tether assembly may be used in connection with an inflatable cushion airbag secured to the front portion of the vehicle using a standard front tether system. The tether assembly is attached via a sliding mechanism to a rear tether used to secure an inflatable cushion module airbag to an anchoring point within the vehicle. The sliding mechanism is also connected to a retractor, preferably through a flexible connector made of the webbing material used in seat belts. The tether assembly is configured so that when the inflatable cushion airbag deploys during an accident, the retractor supplies rearward tension on the airbag by causing the sliding mechanism to move along the path of the tether.Type: GrantFiled: November 9, 2001Date of Patent: March 23, 2004Assignee: Autoliv ASP, Inc.Inventors: David L. Dominissini, Michael K. Hishon
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Publication number: 20030090091Abstract: A tether assembly attachable to an inflatable cushion airbag module is disclosed that is usable in vehicles including trucks, SUVs, and other vehicles with abrupt rear surfaces. The tether assembly does not require that the rear tether be extended back from the rear edge of the airbag. The tether assembly may be used in connection with an inflatable cushion airbag secured to the front portion of the vehicle using a standard front tether system. The tether assembly is attached via a sliding mechanism to a rear tether used to secure an inflatable cushion module airbag to an anchoring point within the vehicle. The sliding mechanism is also connected to a retractor, preferably through a flexible connector made of the webbing material used in seat belts. The tether assembly is configured so that when the inflatable cushion airbag deploys during an accident, the retractor supplies rearward tension on the airbag by causing the sliding mechanism to move along the path of the tether.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 9, 2001Publication date: May 15, 2003Inventors: David L. Dominissini, Michael K. Hishon
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Patent number: 6270113Abstract: A side impact or rollover air bag for protecting a vehicle occupant during an accident, comprising: an inflatable cushion which upon inflation is positioned between the occupant and an adjacent portion of a vehicle to protect the occupant, the cushion including first and second sides, a top and bottom; inflatable tube, positioned adjacent the cushion, for extending the cushion to its full vertical length prior to the full forward inflation of the cushion by inflation gas.Type: GrantFiled: February 5, 1999Date of Patent: August 7, 2001Assignee: Breed Automotive Technology, Inc.Inventors: Pongdet P. Wipasuramonton, Robert Tobian, David L. Dominissini, Bonnie Y. Cheung