Method of activating safety devices utility
Patent 7011175 Issued on March 14, 2006. Estimated Expiration Date: 
May 12, 2024. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.
May 12, 2024. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.Patent ReferencesTripping device for a safety device for protecting vehicle occupants Restraint deployment control method having an adaptable deployment threshold System for producing a release signal for a vehicle safety device Patent #: 6100797 InventorsAssigneeApplicationNo. 10843564 filed on 05/12/2004US Classes:180/274, Responsive to engagement of portion of perimeter of vehicle with external object180/282, Responsive to sensing of acceleration, deceleration, or tilt of vehicle280/730.2, Mounted in vehicle and positioned laterally of occupant280/735, Electric control and/or sensor means701/45Control of vehicle safety devices (e.g., airbag, seat-belt, etc.)ExaminersPrimary: Culbreth, EricAttorney, Agent or FirmForeign Patent References
International ClassB60R 21/32AbstractA method for activating safety devices comprising a first longitudinal impact sensor, a second lateral impact sensor and a processing device which activates the safety devices, wherein when the motion signals and/or signals derived therefrom exceed defined threshold values, the threshold values that are critical for the activation of the safety devices are increased in the event of an immediately preceding abnormal motion of the vehicle in the longitudinal direction.Other References
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