Occupant detection system

Details Occupant detection system Occupant detection system

2000-05-10

2002-04-30

Mai, Lanna (Department: 3619)

Land vehicles

Wheeled

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C701S045000

Reexamination Certificate

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06378900

ABSTRACT:

The instant invention generally relates to occupant detection systems and more particularly to occupant detection systems for influencing the deployment of a safety restraint system responsive to a crash and responsive to the occupant.


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