Scott B Okelberry
Engineers in Logan, UT

License number
Utah 266004-2202
Category
Engineer/Land Surveyor
Type
Professional Engineer
Address
Address
Logan, UT

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Airbag Tether And Attachment Seam

US Patent:
5669632, Sep 23, 1997
Filed:
Nov 7, 1996
Appl. No.:
8/739735
Inventors:
David B. Johnson - Brigham City UT
John L. Sabin - Kaysville UT
Scott B. Okelberry - Logan UT
Assignee:
Morton International, Inc. - Chicago IL
International Classification:
B60R 2120
US Classification:
2807432
Abstract:
The internal tether of a driver's side automotive airbag is of one or two members, each having a plurality of radial straps. Central portions of the tether are sewn to the airbag front panel by a seam which includes a linear portion crossing the center line of each of the radial strips. In the case of a square seam, the square has rounded corners of a radius suitable for gradually transferring the load from the tether to the front panel to reduce stress concentrations.