Air-bag and a method of deploying an air-bag
Patent 6722691 Issued on April 20, 2004. Estimated Expiration Date: 
September 28, 2021. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.
September 28, 2021. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.Patent References 3774936 3894750 3897961 Vehicle safety restraint device Automobile air bag system Air bag restraint device Automobile air bag systems Air bag with tearable and non-tearable tethers Efficient airbag module Air bag apparatus InventorsAssigneeApplicationNo. 09889208 filed on 09/28/2001US Classes:280/730.1, Inflated confinement specially positioned relative to occupant or conforming to the body shape of occupant280/743.2With confinement expansion regulating tether or strapExaminersPrimary: English, Peter C.Attorney, Agent or FirmForeign Patent References
International ClassB60R 2122AbstractAn air-bag (8) is mounted in the roof of a motor vehicle to be deployed in front of an occupant (7) of the vehicle. The air-bag is constrained by tear straps (15) within the air-bag to inflate initially as a “curtain” in front of the occupant of the vehicle, that curtain only having a relatively narrow thickness (t). When the tear-straps break, the bag has a more rounded configuration. The bas is releasably retained within a recess (9) which initially houses the bag. When the bag is fully inflated, the bag becomes totally separated from the recess, to prevent the bag forcing the head of the occupant rearwardly as the torso of the occupant moves forwardly during an accident.Field of SearchInflated confinement specially positioned relative to occupant or conforming to the body shape of occupantWith confinement expansion regulating tether or strap With specific mounting feature Specific confinement structure Inflatable passenger restraint or confinement (e.g., air bag) or attachment | |
