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Airbag with tethered slit

US8439399B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJul 30, 2010
Grant dateMay 14, 2013
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Expiry dateOct 15, 2030

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60R2021/23382
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An airbag having a base end, a front panel and at least one panel opposing the front panel, the airbag having a cutout in the front panel, an inner perimeter of the cutout having first and second sides, a first panel having first and second edges, the first edge of the first panel is attached to the first side of the cutout, a second panel having third and fourth edges, the third edge is attached to the second edge of the first panel and the fourth edge is attached to the second side of the cutout, wherein the first and second panels define a slit in cutout of the front panel, and a tether attached along a backside of the slit and attached to an inner surface of the at least one panel opposing the front panel of the airbag.

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