Robert J Strasser

US Patent:

44149026, Nov 15, 1983

Filed:

Dec 29, 1980

Appl. No.:

6/220347

Inventors:

Robert A. Strasser - Livonia MI
Stephen W. Goch - Northville MI

Assignee:

Ford Motor Company - Dearborn MI

International Classification:

F42B 520
F42B 918

US Classification:

102531

Abstract:

A container and a method for making the same for a gas generating propellant such as used in vehicle air bag systems. The container comprises an elongated thin wall metal cylinder having a plurality of perforations extending substantially the length thereof. A hermetic liner is attached to the inner surface of the cylinder to seal the perforated area of the wall. The hermetic liner comprises a laminated plastic film and metal foil composite having a thickness less than that of the cylinder wall and being rupturable under the pressure of gas generated within the cylinder. The ends of the cylinder are closed by metal end caps.

US Patent:

42629314, Apr 21, 1981

Filed:

Sep 18, 1979

Appl. No.:

6/076710

Inventors:

Robert A. Strasser - Livonia MI
Richard B. Case - Monroe MI

Assignee:

Ford Motor Company - Dearborn MI

International Classification:

B60R 2102

US Classification:

280729

Abstract:

An air bag restraint system including a unitary flexible bag having a plurality of compartments. The air bag in deflated condition is confined in a vehicle passenger compartment in spaced relationship to one of the adjacent passenger seating positions. The bag is inflatable for passenger restraint purposes by a pressurizing device. The bag is constructed and arranged so that during inflation it deploys towards one of the passenger seating positions, and also expands laterally across the vehicle interior in front of the adjacent passenger seating position.

US Patent:

43709303, Feb 1, 1983

Filed:

Dec 29, 1980

Appl. No.:

6/220478

Inventors:

Robert A. Strasser - Livonia MI
Stephen W. Goch - Northville MI

Assignee:

Ford Motor Company - Dearborn MI

International Classification:

F42B 520
F42B 918

US Classification:

102530

Abstract:

An end cap for a tubular container having a deep drawn flanged cup adapted to receive an igniter device for igniting the explosive contents of the container, such as the propellant for generating gas for expanding an air bag in a vehicle passenger restraint system. The cup has in its bottom wall, a centrally located aperture normally sealed by a composite laminate of plastic film and metal foil that is rupturable by the signal from the igniter device. A plastic annulus interposed between the igniter device and laminate protects the latter against frictional erosion by rubbing action of the igniter device through environmental vibrations transmitted to the propellant container.

US Patent:

51729334, Dec 22, 1992

Filed:

Oct 10, 1989

Appl. No.:

7/419185

Inventors:

Robert A. Strasser - Livonia MI

Assignee:

Ford Motor Company - Dearborn MI

International Classification:

B60R 2128

US Classification:

280740

Abstract:

An inflatable occupant restraint device includes an airbag in fluid communication with a gas generator and a diverter carried within the air bag adjacent the gas discharge openings of the gas generator to direct a portion of the gas flow away from the occupant to be restrained.

US Patent:

43975968, Aug 9, 1983

Filed:

Sep 28, 1982

Appl. No.:

6/425827

Inventors:

Robert A. Strasser - Livonia MI
Stephen W. Goch - Northville MI

Assignee:

Ford Motor Company - Dearborn MI

International Classification:

B21D 5126

US Classification:

413 6

Abstract:

A container and a method for making the same for a gas generating propellant such as used in vehicle air bag systems. The container comprises an elongated thin wall metal cylinder having a plurality of perforations extending substantially the length thereof. A hermetic liner is attached to the inner surface of the cylinder to seal the perforated area of the wall. The hermetic liner comprises a laminated plastic film and metal foil composite having a thickness less than that of the cylinder wall and being rupturable under the pressure of gas generated within the cylinder. The ends of the cylinder are closed by metal end caps.