Resumes
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Mark Derstine Phones & Addresses
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12401 Iona Sound Dr, Bristow, VA 20136 (703) 393-2509
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Pleasant Hill, TN
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Reston, VA
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5918 Wild Brook Ct, Centreville, VA 20121 (703) 830-7432
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Prince William, VA
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12401 Iona Sound Dr, Bristow, VA 20136 (434) 953-5838
Work
Position:
Professional/Technical
Education
Degree:
Graduate or professional degree
Publications
Us Patents
Compact Dual Nozzle Air Bag Inflator
View pageUS Patent:
6447007, Sep 10, 2002
Filed:
Mar 28, 2000
Appl. No.:
09/536406
Inventors:
Michael DiGiacomo - Warrenton VA
Robert E. Black - Centerville VA
Chester A Copperthite - Summerduck VA
Mark S. Derstine - Bristow VA
Robert Rovito - Knoxville TN
Robert E. Black - Centerville VA
Chester A Copperthite - Summerduck VA
Mark S. Derstine - Bristow VA
Robert Rovito - Knoxville TN
Assignee:
Atlantic Research Corporation - Gainesville VA
International Classification:
B60R 2126
US Classification:
280741, 280736
Abstract:
A multi-level output inflator for inflating an airbag in the event of a vehicle crash, comprising a housing, a wall section disposed in the housing to define separate primary and secondary combustion chambers therein. A primary initiator and primary propellant are disposed within the primary combustion chamber, and a secondary initiator and secondary propellant are disposed with the secondary combustion chamber. The housing comprises a primary nozzle in communication with the primary combustion chamber, and a secondary nozzle in communication with the secondary combustion chamber. The primary and secondary initiators may be fired separately, simultaneously, or in a timed sequence to inflate the air bag at different rates and levels depending on the nature of the vehicle crash. A method of assembling the components of the inflator is also described and covered.