Stephen W Rouhana from Plymouth, MI, age 68

Resumes

Senior Technical Leader For Safety At Ford Motor Company

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Location:

Greater Detroit Area

Industry:

Automotive

Experience:

Ford Motor Company (Public Company; F; Automotive industry): Senior Technical Leader for Safety, (2000-Present) General Motors (Public Company; GM; Automotive industry): Staff Research Scientist & Mgr Adv Occup Protection, (1983-2000)

Stephen Rouhana

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Us Patents

Seat Belt Restraint System With Movable Lap Belt Guides
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US Patent:

6769716, Aug 3, 2004
Filed:

Jan 4, 2002
Appl. No.:

09/683474
Inventors:

Stephen William Rouhana - Plymouth MI
Paul George Bedewi - Dearborn MI
Assignee:

Ford Global Technologies, LLC - Dearborn MI
International Classification:

B60R 2246
US Classification:

280806, 2808011, 297480
Abstract:

A four-point seat belt restraint system having a lap belt movable between a comfort position wherein the portions of the belt extending over the outsides of the occupants thighs are generally vertical, and a crash restraint position wherein the same portions extend at an angle downward and to the rear. Belt guides disposed adjacent opposite sides of the seat engage the lap belt as it extends from the anchor points toward the seat cushion. During normal vehicle operations, the belt guide is located in a comfort position that causes the portion of the lap belt passing over and around the outsides of the occupants thighs to have a relatively vertical orientation. In the event of an actual or impending crash or other rapid vehicle deceleration, a restraints control module commands an actuation mechanism to move the belt guides rearward with respect to the comfort position, allowing the lap belt to extend in a substantially straight line to the rear-located anchor point. The lap belt thus extends downward and rearward at an angle in order to provide better restraint against forward movement of the occupants pelvis.

Four Point Seat Belt Restraint System
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US Patent:

6773075, Aug 10, 2004
Filed:

Jan 24, 2002
Appl. No.:

09/683607
Inventors:

Stephen William Rouhana - Plymouth MI
Paul George Bedewi - Dearborn MI
Assignee:

Ford Global Technologies, LLC - Dearborn MI
International Classification:

B60R 2234
US Classification:

297484, 2972161, 29721612, 29721613, 297478, 2423791, 2423784
Abstract:

A four-point seat belt system for restraining a vehicle occupant in a vehicle seat. Two shoulder belts mounted on separate spool members are connected to a common retractor mechanism, which synchronizes web payout and retraction and also shares a load limiting function. The shoulder belts are connected to a lap belt, which is buckled centrally on the abdomen of the occupant. A load limiting system controls occupant motion and reduces force levels on the occupants chest. A single load limiting method can be used to accommodate all occupants of the vehicle with specific force versus belt payout properties.

Four Point Seat Belt System
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US Patent:

7625048, Dec 1, 2009
Filed:

Jun 4, 2007
Appl. No.:

11/757762
Inventors:

Stephen William Rouhana - Plymouth MI, US
Paul George Bedewi - Ashburn VA, US
Dean M Jaradi - Macomb MI, US
Kirsten Marie Carr - Ann Arbor MI, US
John L. Sullivan - Ann Arbor MI, US
Tiffani Michelle Natalini-Whitmore - Cathedral City CA, US
Sundeep Venkat Kankanala - Ann Arbor MI, US
Assignee:

Ford Global Technologies, LLC - Dearborn MI
International Classification:

B60R 22/00
US Classification:

297484
Abstract:

A four-point seat belt system for restraining a vehicle occupant in a vehicle seat is disclosed. Two shoulder belts are provided which are buckled together with a pair of lap belts. The convergence of the shoulder belts created at the buckles defines a V-shaped configuration which aids in occupant safety and comfort. Movably-adjustable retractors are provided to anchor the upper end of each shoulder belt to the vehicle seat. A movable headrest having a pair of laterally-adjustable belt loops is provided to further enhance occupant security and comfort.

Vehicle Structural Reinforcement System
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US Patent:

8087714, Jan 3, 2012
Filed:

Mar 11, 2010
Appl. No.:

12/722520
Inventors:

Stephen William Rouhana - Plymouth MI, US
Krish E. Aekbote - Farmington Hills MI, US
Mohamed Ridha Baccouche - Ann Arbor MI, US
Assignee:

Ford Global Technologies, LLC - Dearbor MI
International Classification:

B60J 5/00
US Classification:

2961466, 29618712
Abstract:

The present disclosure relates to various vehicle structural reinforcement systems and methods of manufacturing the same. A latching system is included in the vehicle to mechanically link two vehicle structural members under preselected conditions.

Vehicle Structural Reinforcement System
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US Patent:

8303022, Nov 6, 2012
Filed:

Sep 21, 2011
Appl. No.:

13/238905
Inventors:

Stephen William Rouhana - Plymouth MI, US
Krish E. Aekbote - Farmington Hills MI, US
Mohamed Ridha Baccouche - Ann Arbor MI, US
International Classification:

B60J 5/04
US Classification:

2961466, 29618712, 180274, 180281
Abstract:

A vehicle structural reinforcement system includes: a first pillar; a second pillar; a vehicle door between the first and second pillars; a first crossbeam attached to the door; and a first locking hinge attached to the second pillar. The first crossbeam comprises a first hooked end configured to engage the first locking hinge. The second pillar includes a reinforcement ring and wherein the first locking hinge is attached to the reinforcement ring.

Far Side Impact Protection For Driver
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US Patent:

8430424, Apr 30, 2013
Filed:

Dec 15, 2011
Appl. No.:

13/326567
Inventors:

Stephen W. Rouhana - Plymouth MI, US
Brian R. Spahn - Ann Arbor MI, US
Robert W. McCoy - Ann Arbor MI, US
Assignee:

Ford Global Technologies, LLC - Dearborn MI
International Classification:

B60R 21/16
US Classification:

2807302, 280735, 2807432
Abstract:

A transportation vehicle has an inflatable restraint mounted proximate to a passenger seating location which is configured to inflate in an appropriate manner to interact with a passenger during an impact. The inflatable restraint is of a type not inflated in response to a frontal impact when the passenger seating location is empty. For enhanced protection of a driver, a restraint controller detects a far side impact that initiates at the side of the vehicle opposite from the driver, detects that the passenger seating location is empty, and causes inflation of the inflatable restraint to interact with the driver in response to the far side impact and the passenger seating location being empty.

Intelligent Arrangement Buckle Switch For Seat Belts
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US Patent:

8600622, Dec 3, 2013
Filed:

Oct 30, 2007
Appl. No.:

11/927898
Inventors:

Sundeep Venkat Kankanala - Ann Arbor MI, US
Stephen William Rouhana - Plymouth MI, US
Dean M. Jaradi - Macomb MI, US
Joseph Zwolinski - Sterling Heights MI, US
Alex Meduvsky - Romeo MI, US
Keith Ball - Macomb MI, US
Assignee:

Ford Global Technologies, LLC - Dearborn MI
International Classification:

B60R 22/48
US Classification:

701 45, 701 46, 3404571, 180271
Abstract:

A buckle switch arrangement for a multi-point seat belt system. A restraints control module is provided to receive signals from sensors operatively associated with the vehicle seat which determine and identify seat occupancy and also to receive signals from other sensors operatively associated with the vehicle seat which sense seat belt webbing payout. The signals obtained by the restraints control module are interpreted and, based on the interpretation, a telltale device may be activated to warn the vehicle operator that a seat occupant is not in compliance with seat belt usage.

Three-Point/Four-Point Seat Belt With Symmettric Belt Configuration
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US Patent:

20020089163, Jul 11, 2002
Filed:

Jan 4, 2002
Appl. No.:

09/683473
Inventors:

Paul Bedewi - Dearborn MI, US
Stephen Rouhana - Plymouth MI, US
John Sullivan - Ann Arbor MI, US
Assignee:

Ford Global Technologies, Inc. - Dearborn MI
International Classification:

B60R022/00
US Classification:

280/801100, 280/808000
Abstract:

An occupant restraint system for a vehicle seat includes a three-point belt assembly comprising a shoulder belt and a lap belt releasably secured at an first buckle element and a supplemental shoulder belt having an upper end adjacent an upper first portion of the seat back and a lower end releasably secured to a second buckle element. The second buckle element is secured to the lap belt attachment in a position to restrain the second ends of the lap belt and supplemental shoulder belt in a configuration that is symmetric about the centerline of the seat with the configuration of the first ends of the lap belt and the shoulder belt where they are secured to the first buckle element. The load-carrying paths for the first ends of the lap belt and shoulder belt intersect one another at an intersection point that is symmetric with the intersection point where the load-carrying paths for the second ends of the lap belt and supplemental shoulder belt intersect one another about. The symmetric configuration of the belts provides for more effective and safe restraint of the occupant of the seat during rapid deceleration of the vehicle.