Close out retainer for side air bag chute
US7222875B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 28, 2004 |
| Grant date | May 29, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 12, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60R2021/161
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A close out retainer for a side air bag chute comprising at least two retainer pieces, a bar code wherein a portion of the bar code is printed on said at least two retainer pieces, and a strap connecting that retainer to the side air bag. This close out retainer increases the safety of side air bags by utilizing a retainer that ensures correct installation. Correct installation is only obtained when the bar code printed on each of at least two retainer pieces is aligned and complete.
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