Patent · US Expired

Air bag module with partial external hood or tether

US7021653B2 · kind B2 · utility

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13References
19Claims
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Filing dateFeb 20, 2003
Grant dateApr 4, 2006
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Expiry dateApr 26, 2023

Classification

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

Abstract

An air bag assembly (20) comprising: an air bag (24) and means for inflating the air bag, and a partial hood or tether (40) for causing the air bag to inflate in an asymmetric manner during inflation, the hood or tethers operatively disengageable from the air bag.

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