Assemblies and methods for the electrical grounding of an initiator for a vehicle device, e.g. an inflator. Initiator assemblies are provided for inflators in electrical charge transmitting connection via a connector assembly to an electric ground. Initiator assemblies include integrally molded initiator having a molded base forming a connector socket. The molded base includes a grounding clip recess feature. A metallic electrical grounding clip is housed in the grounding clip recess feature. The grounding clip includes a base portion and an extending portion. The extending portion includes a first end proximate and in contact with the base portion and a second end distal from the base portion and with second end in electrical transferring contact with the vehicle device.

An emergency escape tool for quick escape from a crashed automobile includes a body member defining an interior area. The walls of the body member define a slot and a blade is mounted therein, the blade being capable of severing a seatbelt of the automobile. The emergency escape tool includes a hammerhead portion coupled to the upper end of the body member and having a conical shape and a tip extending away from the upper end that is operable to break the glass window of the automobile. An immersion sensor is coupled to the body member and operable to detect immersion in water. The body member may be coupled to a seat of the automobile. A discharge member is associated with the body member and is operable to release the body member away from a mounting portion if immersion in water is detected.

Example devices, systems and methods for airbag anti-inflation are described. An example device includes an elongated member having a first end and a second end. The example device also includes a buckle retainer coupled to the first end of the elongated member. The device also includes a cutting member coupled to the second end of the elongated member. The cutting member includes a bottom section substantially perpendicular to the elongated member and a top section extending vertically from the bottom section. The cutting member also includes a through-hole defined by an interior surface of the bottom section of the cutting member and an interior surface of the top section of the cutting member.

A multifunction flashlight includes a flashlight body defining opposing front and rear ends, a light source with a LED light mounted in the front end of the flashlight body, a light source switch mounted on the flashlight body near the front end, a focus adjustment device mounted on the flashlight body between the light source and the light source switch, multiple tools pivotally connected to the rear end of the flashlight body and receivable inside the flashlight body, an emergency exit hammer pivotally connected to the rear end of the flashlight body and receivable inside the flashlight body, a release switch mounted on the flashlight body near the rear end, a seat belt cutter, and a USB jack for battery charging.

Safety cutting devices for vehicle seat belts, in which the device is attached to the insertable components of such a seat belt. In this manner, the device is always readily available for use in an emergency situation.

A seatbelt buckle with cutter comprises a latch element having a tongue-like protrusion with an aperture configured to be received by a belt buckle receiver, a middle element having a pull handle and a serrated cutting blade, a top cover configured for coupling to a top of the latch element a bottom cover configured for coupling to the bottom of the middle element, wherein when the top and bottom covers are coupled to the latch element and middle element, respectively, and the belt extends through the apertures of the patch element, middle element, and top and bottom covers, the blade is configured to cut the belt when the pull handle of the middle element is pulled.

A survival rescue multi-tool device is provided in a single planer body constructed and arranged to have incorporated therewith multiple hand tool configurations and an overall curved ergonomic formation.

Provided here is a multifunctional tool functioning as a mobile device holder, a safety hammer and a cutter for use in a car. Generally, the multifunctional tool body has a top cover containing magnet(s), a bottom cover, a striking assembly with a striking mechanism disposed between the top and bottom covers, a blade disposed on the outer surface of the body and a clip disposed on the bottom cover. The multifunctional tool is secured to a vehicle vent and can is used to break window glass and/or cut a seat belt in an emergency and to magnetically secure a mobile device for easy accessibility.

A multifunctional vehicle-mounted mobile phone holder is provided with a window glass breaker on a mounting seat. Under the premise of the mobile phone holder able to retain a mobile phone in a car, the mobile phone holder can be used to break the window glass of the car when there is an emergency for the driver or passenger to escape from the car. The mobile phone holder is convenient and practical. The mobile phone holder can reduce the number of car accessories and the space occupied by the car accessories due to the combination of multiple functions.

Approaches presented herein are directed at a mobile device case including an emergency tool (e.g., a window-breaker, a seatbelt cutter). The mobile device case comprises a first compartment formed by an interior face of a mobile device enclosure for holding a mobile device (e.g., a smart phone, a tablet). The emergency tool is housed within a second compartment that is attached to an exterior face of the mobile device enclosure.