Scott Jonathon Duletzke

US Patent:

62767135, Aug 21, 2001

Filed:

May 1, 2000

Appl. No.:

9/562860

Inventors:

Scott J. Duletzke - Clinton Township MI

Assignee:

Textron Automotive Company Inc. - Troy MI

International Classification:

B60R 2116

US Classification:

280732

Abstract:

A passenger protection apparatus for a motor vehicle is provided comprising a first interior trim member and a second interior trim member. The first interior trim member, preferably an instrument panel, is attached to the motor vehicle and the second interior trim member attached to the first interior trim member. The second trim member is attached to the first trim member such that the second interior trim member is removable from the first interior trim member without detaching the first interior tnm member from the motor vehicle The second interior trim member is located in the knee impact region of the motor vehicle and comprises a first energy management device in the form of an inflatable restraint apparatus having an airbag and an inflator. In this manner, the passenger protection apparatus provides a structure which includes an inflatable restraint apparatus which is easily replaceable in a motor vehicle without having to remove the instrument panel.

US Patent:

61587958, Dec 12, 2000

Filed:

Jul 16, 1998

Appl. No.:

9/116413

Inventors:

John D. Gray - Union NH
Scott J. Duletzke - Clinton Township MI

Assignee:

Textron Automotive Company, Inc. - Troy MI

International Classification:

B60R 1102

US Classification:

296 378

Abstract:

A vehicle passenger compartment console assembly including a console body having an outer shell and an access opening disposed in the console body outer shell. A positioning apparatus is movably supported within the console body outer shell. At least two storage modules are disposed within the shell and are movably supported on the positioning apparatus. The storage modules are sequentially movable between one or more concealed positions displaced from the access opening and a displayed position adjacent the access opening. The positioning apparatus is configured to support any one of the storage modules in the display position while simultaneously supporting at least one of the other storage modules in a concealed position. This arrangement allows passenger compartment occupants to gain physical access to a module and its contents through the access opening while leaving other modules concealed within the shell.