Abstract: A two panel, woven, inflatable air bag with a single panel sail portion, and method of making the same.

Abstract: A two panel, woven, inflatable air bag with a single panel sail portion, and method of making the same.

Abstract: The present invention provides an improved vehicle seat pan and a method for controlling vertical deflection in a vehicle seat pan. A vehicle seat pan in accordance with the present invention includes a frame adapted to be mounted to a vehicle body. A suspension web for supporting a seat cushion is mounted to the frame. A vertical deflection controller is coupled between the web and the frame. The controller may be a leaf spring. Additionally, the controller may be a coil spring and a metal strap that limits the extension of the spring. A method for controlling vertical deflection in a vehicle seat pan is also provided. The method includes the step of mounting a substantially horizontal suspension web to a seat frame. The method further includes the step of coupling a vertical deflection controller between the web and the frame.

Abstract: An inflatable passenger restraint system for use in an automotive vehicle having a passenger seat airbag and seat belt provides positive confirmation to the vehicle driver that the airbag is disabled when a light-weight child carrier seat is secured in the passenger seat using the seat belt. The system includes an occupant classification system such as a weight sensor and/or a non-contact occupancy sensor, and a seat belt buckle condition sensor for detecting whether the seat belt is fastened or unfastened. An airbag control module receives inputs from the occupant classification system and alternatively arms or disarms the passenger airbag in response thereto. An airbag condition indicator alerts the vehicle driver when the passenger seat airbag is disarmed because it is considered to be “unoccupied” and the seat belt is fastened.