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Vehicle airbag appendage

US9475445B2 · kind B2 · utility

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15Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateAug 25, 2014
Grant dateOct 25, 2016
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Expiry dateAug 25, 2034

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60R2021/23308
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An airbag includes a primary portion and a secondary portion. The primary portion defines a first chamber and the secondary portion defines a second chamber fluidly connected to the first chamber. The primary portion further defines a center axis and the secondary portion is disposed at least partially along the center axis. In its unexpanded state, the airbag may be disposed under an instrument cluster.

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