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Automotive vehicle air bag system

US7192053B2 · kind B2 · utility

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24Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateSep 12, 2003
Grant dateMar 20, 2007
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Expiry dateAug 26, 2024

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60R2021/2765
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A vehicle air bag assembly including an inflatable air bag cushion and at least one tether having a first portion is provided. The first portion includes a first loop supported at a first location at the cushion. The tether is releasably restrained such that the cushion inflates to a first amount of expansion when the tether is restrained and to a greater second amount of expansion after the tether is released.

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