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Tether attachment arrangement for a vehicle airbag cushion and method of attaching

US9211864B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 24, 2012
Grant dateDec 15, 2015
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Expiry dateJan 24, 2032

Classification

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

Abstract

Tether attachment arrangements for a vehicle airbag cushion and methods for attaching tethers to inflatable cushions are provided. One inflatable cushion assembly includes an inflatable cushion having an interior and a tether disposed within the interior of the inflatable cushion. The tether has at least one portion attached to the interior of the inflatable cushion. The inflatable cushion assembly also includes a circuitous stitching at the portion attaching the tether to the interior of the inflatable cushion.

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