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Knee protection apparatus for vehicle occupant

US7850198B2 · kind B2 · utility

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27Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateJan 23, 2004
Grant dateDec 14, 2010
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Expiry dateNov 5, 2026

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60R2021/23169
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A knee protection apparatus includes an airbag and an airbag support that is attached to the airbag. Upon deployment of the airbag, the airbag support together expands so as to cover the instrument panel and thus help the airbag smoothly expand.

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