Patent · US Expired

Inflatable restraint module with external tether

US6955377B2 · kind B2 · utility

37Cited by
20References
18Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 20, 2003
Grant dateOct 18, 2005
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Expiry dateFeb 20, 2023

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60R2021/23386
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An air bag module comprising an air bag pack including an inflator and folded air bag is disclosed; the air bag is capable of inflating upon receipt of inflation gas and includes a tether having a first portion fixedly attached in relation to one of the air bag and the inflator, the tether including a second portion, which is loosely positioned relative to the first portion.

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