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Automobile airbag deployment dependent on passenger size

US9056592B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJan 31, 2014
Grant dateJun 16, 2015
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Expiry dateJan 31, 2034

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60R2021/23107
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An opposing airbag contacts the primary inflating airbag to counter or modulate the thrust or force of the primary airbag, wherein the force of the primary airbag may be reduced dependent upon the size of the seated person of unusual size.

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