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Occupant protection system

US11648901B1 · kind B1 · utility

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20Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 2, 2022
Grant dateMay 16, 2023
Priority date
Expiry dateFeb 2, 2042

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60R2021/23176
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A seat for a vehicle includes an occupant protection system. The occupant protection system includes an airbag or other barrier that at least partially occludes an opening to a volume under a vehicle seat. The occupant protection system may reduce or prevent lower leg injury and/or retain cargo in the volume during a collision event.

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