Patents by Inventor Mark Andrew Steinbach
Mark Andrew Steinbach 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: 9090223Abstract: An airbag module including an inflator and an inflatable airbag is provided. The inflatable airbag may include a first portion comprising at least one fold configured to form at least one vertical pleat, a second portion comprising at least one fold configured to form at least one horizontal pleat and a third portion configured to form a roll.Type: GrantFiled: April 15, 2014Date of Patent: July 28, 2015Assignees: TK HOLDINGS INC., HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD.Inventors: Eric Joseph Baumbach, Nathaniel Robert Saunders, Tatsuya Yuki, Mark Andrew Steinbach, Andrew Jack Pitonyak
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Publication number: 20140306431Abstract: An airbag module including an inflator and an inflatable airbag is provided. The inflatable airbag may include a first portion comprising at least one fold configured to form at least one vertical pleat, a second portion comprising at least one fold configured to form at least one horizontal pleat and a third portion configured to form a roll.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 15, 2014Publication date: October 16, 2014Applicants: TK HOLDINGS INC., HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD.Inventors: Eric Joseph BAUMBACH, Nathaniel Robert SAUNDERS, Tatsuya YUKI, Mark Andrew STEINBACH, Andrew Jack PITONYAK
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Patent number: 8789846Abstract: An airbag device configured to deploy along an interior side of a passenger compartment of a vehicle may include a gas generator and an inflatable airbag. The inflatable airbag may include a plurality of inflatable chambers configured to be inflated by the gas generator. A first inflatable chamber may be tethered to at least a second inflatable chamber by a connection member. The airbag may be configured so that when the airbag is inflated the connection member restrains the separation of the first and second inflatable chambers and forces at least one of the inflatable chambers inboard so that the plurality of inflatable chambers form a convex profile along a plane perpendicular to the side of the passenger compartment.Type: GrantFiled: March 6, 2013Date of Patent: July 29, 2014Assignee: TK Holdings Inc.Inventors: Pongdet Paul Wipasuramonton, Neil Alan Teichman, Mark Andrew Steinbach
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Patent number: 8662533Abstract: An airbag module including an inflatable airbag cushion having a first panel and a second panel interconnected by a seam, an inflator for inflating the airbag cushion, and a support having a first end and a second end. The first end is coupled to the first panel at a first joint without the use of stitching and the second end is coupled to the second panel at a second joint without the use of stitching. The first and second joints are provided between the seam and an inflatable chamber formed by the first and second panels.Type: GrantFiled: May 3, 2012Date of Patent: March 4, 2014Assignee: TK Holdings Inc.Inventors: Pongdet Paul Wipasuramonton, Mark Andrew Steinbach, Neil Alan Teichman, Andrew Jack Pitonyak
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Patent number: 8641088Abstract: A side curtain air bag module for a motor vehicle includes an inflatable cushion, an inflator, and a tether. The inflatable cushion includes an inlet and an inflatable portion, the inflatable portion including an inboard layer and an outboard layer. The inflator is in fluidic communication with the inlet and is configured to inflate the inflatable cushion. The tether includes a first end coupled to the inflatable cushion at a first coupling location on an inboard side of the inflatable cushion. During inflation, the tether is configured to be in tension prior to an upper portion of the inboard layer being in tension, the upper portion of the inboard layer extending generally upward from the first coupling location.Type: GrantFiled: May 9, 2012Date of Patent: February 4, 2014Assignee: TK Holdings Inc.Inventors: Richard Andrew Wiik, Andrew Jack Pitonyak, Mark Andrew Steinbach
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Publication number: 20130292930Abstract: An airbag module including an inflatable airbag cushion having a first panel and a second panel interconnected by a seam, an inflator for inflating the airbag cushion, and a support having a first end and a second end. The first end is coupled to the first panel at a first joint without the use of stitching and the second end is coupled to the second panel at a second joint without the use of stitching. The first and second joints are provided between the seam and an inflatable chamber formed by the first and second panels.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 3, 2012Publication date: November 7, 2013Inventors: Pongdet Paul WIPASURAMONTON, Mark Andrew STEINBACH, Neil Alan TEICHMAN, Andrew Jack PITONYAK
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Publication number: 20130234422Abstract: An airbag device configured to deploy along an interior side of a passenger compartment of a vehicle may include a gas generator and an inflatable airbag. The inflatable airbag may include a plurality of inflatable chambers configured to be inflated by the gas generator. A first inflatable chamber may be tethered to at least a second inflatable chamber by a connection member. The airbag may be configured so that when the airbag is inflated the connection member restrains the separation of the first and second inflatable chambers and forces at least one of the inflatable chambers inboard so that the plurality of inflatable chambers form a convex profile along a plane perpendicular to the side of the passenger compartment.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 6, 2013Publication date: September 12, 2013Applicant: TK HOLDINGS INC.Inventors: Pongdet Paul WIPASURAMONTON, Neil Alan Teichman, Mark Andrew Steinbach
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Patent number: 8376401Abstract: An airbag is provided which includes at least one fabric panel and a structural seam. The structural seam includes an adhesive but does not include stitching. Such stitching tends to weaken the fabric of airbags and causes a higher denier fabric with higher strength to be used to offset the loss in strength, but this in turn produces an airbag of greater weight due to the high denier fabric. By providing an airbag with a structural seam provided by an adhesive without stitching, an airbag may be lighter and may be inflated in less time.Type: GrantFiled: January 25, 2011Date of Patent: February 19, 2013Assignee: TK Holdings Inc.Inventors: Pongdet Paul Wipasuramonton, Mark Andrew Steinbach, James Peter Karlow, David Lloyd Danielson, Todd Matthew Starke, Chad Michael Dinninger
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Publication number: 20120286500Abstract: A side curtain air bag module for a motor vehicle includes an inflatable cushion, an inflator, and a tether. The inflatable cushion includes an inlet and an inflatable portion, the inflatable portion including an inboard layer and an outboard layer. The inflator is in fluidic communication with the inlet and is configured to inflate the inflatable cushion. The tether includes a first end coupled to the inflatable cushion at a first coupling location on an inboard side of the inflatable cushion. During inflation, the tether is configured to be in tension prior to an upper portion of the inboard layer being in tension, the upper portion of the inboard layer extending generally upward from the first coupling location.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 9, 2012Publication date: November 15, 2012Inventors: Richard Andrew Wiik, Andrew Jack Pitonyak, Mark Andrew Steinbach
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Patent number: 8282124Abstract: A side airbag for use in a vehicle includes a main chamber extending along a ceiling of the vehicle and configured to restrain a head of a vehicle occupant when the airbag is deployed. The main chamber includes an inboard panel and an outboard panel that are joined together. The airbag also includes a forward chamber extending from the main chamber and configured to restrain at least a portion of the vehicle occupant when the airbag is deployed. The forward chamber at least partially overlaps at least one of the inboard and outboard panels of the main chamber when the airbag is stowed.Type: GrantFiled: March 5, 2009Date of Patent: October 9, 2012Assignee: TK Holdings Inc.Inventors: Sandi Marie Trovato, Mark Andrew Steinbach
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Patent number: 8267423Abstract: A side airbag extends along a side of an interior roof of a vehicle and is configured to restrain a head of a vehicle occupant when the airbag is deployed. The airbag includes an inboard panel, an outboard panel, and one or more seams configured to join the inboard panel and the outboard panel. The at least one or more seams include first seam portions and second seam portions. The first seam portions are subject to higher stress than the second seam portions when the airbag inflates. The first seam portions are reinforced by sewing or by at least one bead of energy absorbent sealant or adhesive.Type: GrantFiled: March 31, 2009Date of Patent: September 18, 2012Assignee: TK Holdings Inc.Inventors: Pongdet Paul Wipasuramonton, Mark Andrew Steinbach
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Publication number: 20110181031Abstract: An airbag is provided which includes at least one fabric panel and a structural seam. The structural seam includes an adhesive but does not include stitching. Such stitching tends to weaken the fabric of airbags and causes a higher denier fabric with higher strength to be used to offset the loss in strength, but this in turn produces an airbag of greater weight due to the high denier fabric. By providing an airbag with a structural seam provided by an adhesive without stitching, an airbag may be lighter and may be inflated in less time.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 25, 2011Publication date: July 28, 2011Inventors: Pongdet Paul WIPASURAMONTON, Mark Andrew STEINBACH, James Peter KARLOW
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Patent number: 7942444Abstract: The disclosed airbag device for a vehicle may comprise an airbag and at least one connection member. The airbag may have first and second side surfaces, wherein the first side surface has upper and lower ends. The at least one connection member may connect the lower end of the first side surface to an intermediate position on the first side surface located between the upper and lower ends of the first side surface.Type: GrantFiled: August 1, 2008Date of Patent: May 17, 2011Assignee: TK Holdings Inc.Inventors: Mark Andrew Steinbach, Richard Andrew Wiik
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Patent number: 7931293Abstract: An airbag is provided. The airbag is configured to extend longitudinally along a side of a vehicle and includes a first section configured to inflate in a longitudinal and vertical direction, a second section coupled to the first section and configured to inflate in a longitudinal and vertical direction, an inlet for receiving inflation gas from an inflator, tabs positioned at the top of the airbag for attaching the airbag to a ceiling of the vehicle and chambers positioned between the tabs along the top of the airbag, wherein the chambers stabilize the airbag during deployment.Type: GrantFiled: January 18, 2008Date of Patent: April 26, 2011Assignee: TK Holdings Inc.Inventors: Paul Maria-Antonius Slaats, Pongdet Paul Wipasuramonton, Mark Andrew Steinbach, Richard Wiik
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Publication number: 20100244415Abstract: A side airbag extends along a side of an interior roof of a vehicle and is configured to restrain a head of a vehicle occupant when the airbag is deployed. The airbag includes an inboard panel, an outboard panel, and one or more seams configured to join the inboard panel and the outboard panel. The at least one or more seams include first seam portions and second seam portions. The first seam portions are subject to higher stress than the second seam portions when the airbag inflates. The first seam portions are reinforced by sewing or by at least one bead of energy absorbent sealant or adhesive.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 31, 2009Publication date: September 30, 2010Inventors: Pongdet Paul Wipasuramonton, Mark Andrew Steinbach
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Publication number: 20100225097Abstract: A side airbag for use in a vehicle includes a main chamber extending along a ceiling of the vehicle and configured to restrain a head of a vehicle occupant when the airbag is deployed. The main chamber includes an inboard panel and an outboard panel that are joined together. The airbag also includes a forward chamber extending from the main chamber and configured to restrain at least a portion of the vehicle occupant when the airbag is deployed. The forward chamber at least partially overlaps at least one of the inboard and outboard panels of the main chamber when the airbag is stowed.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 5, 2009Publication date: September 9, 2010Inventors: Sandi Marie Trovato, Mark Andrew Steinbach
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Publication number: 20100025971Abstract: The disclosed airbag device for a vehicle may comprise an airbag and at least one connection member. The airbag may have first and second side surfaces, wherein the first side surface has upper and lower ends. The at least one connection member may connect the lower end of the first side surface to an intermediate position on the first side surface located between the upper and lower ends of the first side surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 1, 2008Publication date: February 4, 2010Inventors: Mark Andrew Steinbach, Richard Andrew Wilk
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Publication number: 20090184499Abstract: An airbag is provided. The airbag is configured to extend longitudinally along a side of a vehicle and includes a first section configured to inflate in a longitudinal and vertical direction, a second section coupled to the first section and configured to inflate in a longitudinal and vertical direction, an inlet for receiving inflation gas from an inflator, tabs positioned at the top of the airbag for attaching the airbag to a ceiling of the vehicle and chambers positioned between the tabs along the top of the airbag, wherein the chambers stabilize the airbag during deployment.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 18, 2008Publication date: July 23, 2009Inventors: Paul Maria-Antonius Slaats, Pongdet Paul Wipasuramonton, Mark Andrew Steinbach, Richard Wiik
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Publication number: 20080122203Abstract: The disclosed airbag assembly is for use in a vehicle. The airbag assembly may comprise an airbag and a carrier mechanism. The airbag may comprise an inflatable cushion for protecting a vehicle occupant. The carrier mechanism may be attached to the airbag for fastening the airbag to the vehicle.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 26, 2007Publication date: May 29, 2008Inventors: Mark Andrew Steinbach, Michael Gabriel Khouri