Inflatable bolster with decorative front panel and expandable metal rear panel
US6976706B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 6, 2003 |
| Grant date | Dec 20, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 7, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60R2021/23528
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An inflatable bolster system is provided for supporting a body portion of a vehicle occupant such as the knees and lower body or pelvis during a collision. The inflatable bolster includes a decorative substantially rigid front panel and an expandable metal rear panel attached to the non-metal decorative front panel. The inflatable bolster has an inflation orifice, and may have at least one vertical expansion fold and at least one horizontal expansion fold on the rear panel.
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