Location History:
- Kaysvile, UT (US) (1994)
- Kaysville, UT (US) (1993 - 1996)
Company Filing History:
Years Active: 1993-1996
Title: Innovations by Thomas M Kriska in Automotive Safety
Introduction
Thomas M Kriska is a notable inventor based in Kaysville, Utah, who has made significant contributions to automotive safety technology. With a total of five patents to his name, Kriska has focused on enhancing the functionality and effectiveness of air bag systems in vehicles. His innovative designs aim to improve occupant safety during collisions.
Latest Patents
One of Kriska's latest patents is for an air bag cushion with a fabric diffuser. This device is designed to control the forward momentum of the front surface of an automotive air bag cushion during deployment. The diffuser, installed inside the air bag cushion near the gas inlet, is positioned substantially perpendicular to the flow of gas from the inflator. This design reduces the forward momentum of the air bag's front part, allowing the lower portion to deploy more quickly toward the occupant's torso. As a result, the initial contact of the air bag is made with the lower torso, enhancing safety. Additionally, the diffuser provides secondary filtration of particulate matter from the gas stream.
Another significant patent by Kriska involves tethers with tear seams for air bag cushions. This guide device directs the deployment of an automotive air bag cushion toward the occupant's torso using a tether that is folded and attached at various locations by rupturable seams. As the air bag cushion deploys, the truncated tether causes the cushion to rotate about the attachment point, moving it downward more rapidly