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).

  • Patent number: 9090223
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 28, 2015
    Assignees: TK HOLDINGS INC., HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Eric Joseph Baumbach, Nathaniel Robert Saunders, Tatsuya Yuki, Mark Andrew Steinbach, Andrew Jack Pitonyak
  • Publication number: 20140306431
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: April 15, 2014
    Publication date: October 16, 2014
    Applicants: TK HOLDINGS INC., HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Eric Joseph BAUMBACH, Nathaniel Robert SAUNDERS, Tatsuya YUKI, Mark Andrew STEINBACH, Andrew Jack PITONYAK
  • Patent number: 8789846
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 29, 2014
    Assignee: TK Holdings Inc.
    Inventors: Pongdet Paul Wipasuramonton, Neil Alan Teichman, Mark Andrew Steinbach
  • Patent number: 8662533
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2014
    Assignee: TK Holdings Inc.
    Inventors: Pongdet Paul Wipasuramonton, Mark Andrew Steinbach, Neil Alan Teichman, Andrew Jack Pitonyak
  • Patent number: 8641088
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: May 9, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 4, 2014
    Assignee: TK Holdings Inc.
    Inventors: Richard Andrew Wiik, Andrew Jack Pitonyak, Mark Andrew Steinbach
  • Publication number: 20130292930
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: May 3, 2012
    Publication date: November 7, 2013
    Inventors: Pongdet Paul WIPASURAMONTON, Mark Andrew STEINBACH, Neil Alan TEICHMAN, Andrew Jack PITONYAK
  • Publication number: 20130234422
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: March 6, 2013
    Publication date: September 12, 2013
    Applicant: TK HOLDINGS INC.
    Inventors: Pongdet Paul WIPASURAMONTON, Neil Alan Teichman, Mark Andrew Steinbach
  • Patent number: 8376401
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 19, 2013
    Assignee: TK Holdings Inc.
    Inventors: Pongdet Paul Wipasuramonton, Mark Andrew Steinbach, James Peter Karlow, David Lloyd Danielson, Todd Matthew Starke, Chad Michael Dinninger
  • Publication number: 20120286500
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: May 9, 2012
    Publication date: November 15, 2012
    Inventors: Richard Andrew Wiik, Andrew Jack Pitonyak, Mark Andrew Steinbach
  • Patent number: 8282124
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 9, 2012
    Assignee: TK Holdings Inc.
    Inventors: Sandi Marie Trovato, Mark Andrew Steinbach
  • Patent number: 8267423
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 18, 2012
    Assignee: TK Holdings Inc.
    Inventors: Pongdet Paul Wipasuramonton, Mark Andrew Steinbach
  • Publication number: 20110181031
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: January 25, 2011
    Publication date: July 28, 2011
    Inventors: Pongdet Paul WIPASURAMONTON, Mark Andrew STEINBACH, James Peter KARLOW
  • Patent number: 7942444
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2011
    Assignee: TK Holdings Inc.
    Inventors: Mark Andrew Steinbach, Richard Andrew Wiik
  • Patent number: 7931293
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: January 18, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2011
    Assignee: TK Holdings Inc.
    Inventors: Paul Maria-Antonius Slaats, Pongdet Paul Wipasuramonton, Mark Andrew Steinbach, Richard Wiik
  • Publication number: 20100244415
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: March 31, 2009
    Publication date: September 30, 2010
    Inventors: Pongdet Paul Wipasuramonton, Mark Andrew Steinbach
  • Publication number: 20100225097
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: March 5, 2009
    Publication date: September 9, 2010
    Inventors: Sandi Marie Trovato, Mark Andrew Steinbach
  • Publication number: 20100025971
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: August 1, 2008
    Publication date: February 4, 2010
    Inventors: Mark Andrew Steinbach, Richard Andrew Wilk
  • Publication number: 20090184499
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: January 18, 2008
    Publication date: July 23, 2009
    Inventors: Paul Maria-Antonius Slaats, Pongdet Paul Wipasuramonton, Mark Andrew Steinbach, Richard Wiik
  • Publication number: 20080122203
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: October 26, 2007
    Publication date: May 29, 2008
    Inventors: Mark Andrew Steinbach, Michael Gabriel Khouri