Patents by Inventor Paul J. Orsulak

Paul J. Orsulak 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).

  • Air bag module
    Patent number: 5636861
    Abstract: An air bag module (10) includes an inflatable device or air bag (30) and a diverter flap (100) for controlling inflation of the air bag. The air bag (30) has a first section (50) which is engageable with a vehicle windshield (18) and a second section (80) for engagement by the vehicle occupant. When the air bag (30) is in the folded condition, the flap (100) extends across a passage (92) into the second section (80) of the air bag. The flap (100) initially blocks flow of inflation fluid into the passage (92) and diverts the inflation fluid into the folded first section (50) of the air bag (30). Inflation of the second section (80) of the air bag (30) is delayed until the first section (50) of the air bag is at least partially inflated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 1996
    Date of Patent: June 10, 1997
    Assignee: TRW Vehicle Safety Systems Inc.
    Inventors: Paul J. Orsulak, Drew G. Downing, Stephen A. Ridella