Patent ID: 6880233
Filing Date: 2005-04-19
Classification: F42B,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A method of manufacturing vehicle air bags comprising: providing a deflated vehicle air bag; providing an explosive material suitable for inflating the air bag; providing a foil resistor bridge affixed to a substrate, the bridge having an elevated portion and a contact portion, the elevated portion being located adjacent the substrate, the contact portion being in contact with the substrate and removing a layer of film located between the substrate and the elevated position of the foil resistor bridge; positioning the explosive material adjacent to the foil resistor bridge; providing a foil resistor bridge affixed to a substrate, the bridge having an elevated portion and a contact portion, said elevated portion above the substrate, said contact portion in contact with said substrate; positioning the explosive material adjacent to the foil resistor bridge; and providing an electrical connection to the foil resistor bridge capable of delivering electrical energy to the foil resistor bridge.