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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Feb. 07, 2006
Filed:
Aug. 01, 2002
Applicants:
Brian C. Ford, Mt. Clemens, MI (US);
Lawrence R. Langbeen, Attica, MI (US);
Inventors:
Brian C. Ford, Mt. Clemens, MI (US);
Lawrence R. Langbeen, Attica, MI (US);
Assignee:
Key Safety Systems, Inc., Sterling Heights, MI (US);
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
B60R 21/16 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
Abstract
A steering wheel assembly having a fastenerless air bag module assembly is disclosed. This assembly employs a housing with a projection and a steering wheel armature configured to receive the projection. The cover is retained between the housing and the steering wheel armature. Furthermore, the present invention provides a steering wheel cover with a tear seam that permits the air bag to deploy more efficiently with less damage to the occupants.