Land vehicles – Wheeled – Running gear
Reexamination Certificate
2006-07-25
2006-07-25
Culbreth, Eric (Department: 3616)
Land vehicles
Wheeled
Running gear
C074S493000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07080855
ABSTRACT:
A safety steering column which is adjustable in its axial direction whereby pyrotechnically driven steering column retraction is provided for a positioning of a safety steering column in its axial direction, to move it away from the driver in case of an accident. Furthermore, a safety system incorporating such a safety steering column and a motor vehicle so equipped that can distinguish between different drivers regarding weight, size and belted condition; the system providing alternative safety measures depending on the driver's needs for protection.
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Bianco Paul D.
Culbreth Eric
Fleit Martin
Fleit Kain Gibbons Gutman Bongini & Bianco P. L.
Thyssenkrupp Presta AG
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