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Airbag with slit vent

US8882143B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 8, 2013
Grant dateNov 11, 2014
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Expiry dateFeb 8, 2033

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60R2021/23538
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An airbag can include a panel that defines at least a portion of an inflatable chamber. The airbag can also include a slit vent that is at least partially defined by the panel. One or more seams can encompass the slit vent and can permit the slit vent to naturally be in a closed orientation.

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