Abstract: Presence of an occupant in a vehicle is sensed. Furthermore, at least one occupant exposure condition in the vehicle is sensed. If there is an occupant in the vehicle, a signal is sent as a function of the at least one occupant exposure condition in the vehicle.

Abstract: According to the present invention there is provided a packaging assembly for enclosing and protecting a plurality of back-up pads having a generally disc or frusto-conically disc shaped resilient portion. The packaging assembly comprises an elongate bottom box portion comprising three axially elongate bottom side walls. The bottom side walls form an elongate main portion of the bottom box portion. The package assembly also includes a pair of bottom end walls disposed generally radially of the bottom box portion axis. A rack portion having first and second holding walls is present. The rack portion is disposed adjacent the elongate main portion of the bottom box portion and has a plurality of spaced surfaces forming slots corresponding to the shape of a back-up pad. The surfaces forming the slots are adapted to engage the surfaces of the back-up pads to retain a spaced relationship between back-up pads in the assembly.

Abstract: The present invention provides in association, a plurality of endless abrasive belts wound about an axis into a coil, and a two-way opening packaging carton for enclosing and protecting the plurality of endless abrasive belts. The carton may be opened from the top or from an end. A pair of pads inside the carton are used to protect the abrasive belts. The carton is a versatile article which may be stored in various arrangements and may be used to store belts even after it is opened.