US3674284A
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Vehicle safety assembly
Assignee: Honeywell International Inc
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Filing: 1970-10-21
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Granted: 1972-07-04
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Expires: 1990-10-21
Abstract
Abstract A vehicle safety assembly including an inflatable bag which is attached to a cup-shaped member defining an annular chamber. A diffuser is disposed within the bag and a gas generator is in communication with the annular chamber in the cup-shaped member. The cup-shaped member has a hole centrally thereof for receiving the steering shaft and a pair of brackets interconnect the diffuser and the spokes of the steering wheel whereby the assembly may be associated with conventional steering assemblies.
Inventors
- 👤 Thomas E Lohr
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 23:30
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60R; B60R21/00; B60R21/02; B60R21/16; B60R21/20; B60R21/203
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
129 words
A vehicle safety assembly comprising: inflatable means having a collapsed position and an extended position for limiting the movement of an occupant, a gas generator for inflating said inflatable means, attachment means for attaching said inflatable means and said gas generator to a steering shaft and to a steering wheel, passage means in said gas generator between said generator and said inflatable means, said inflatable means being in sealing engagement with said generator about said passage means, diffuser means disposed within said inflatable means and about said passage means for dispensing generated gases to the inflatable means, said diffuser means being elongated and having walls with a plurality of holes therein, a bracket secured to each end of said diffuser means for attachment to spokes of a steering wheel.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
129 words
A vehicle safety assembly comprising: inflatable means having a collapsed position and an extended position for limiting the movement of an occupant, a gas generator for inflating said inflatable means, attachment means for attaching said inflatable means and said gas generator to a steering shaft and to a steering wheel, passage means in said gas generator between said generator and said inflatable means, said inflatable means being in sealing engagement with said generator about said passage means, diffuser means disposed within said inflatable means and about said passage means for dispensing generated gases to the inflatable means, said diffuser means being elongated and having walls with a plurality of holes therein, a bracket secured to each end of said diffuser means for attachment to spokes of a steering wheel.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
201 words
A vehicle safety assembly comprising: inflatable means having a collapsed position and an extended position for limiting the movement of an occupant, inflation means for inflating said inflatable means, attachment means for attaching said inflatable means and said inflation means to a steering shaft and to a steering wheel, said inflation means includes a cup-shaped member having a cylindrical wall to define an annular chamber, said attachment means including a hole in the bottom of said member and within said cylindrical wall for receiving a steering shaft therethrough, said for dispensing means includes a source of pressurized fluid connected to said cup-shaped member and in fluid communication with said annular chamber, said inflatable means comprises a bag, said cup-shaped member has a passage means therein for fluid communication between said annular chamber and said bag, said bag being in sealing engagement with said cup-shaped member about said passage means, said inflation means includes a diffuser means disposed within said bag and about said passage means, said diffuser means is elongated and has walls with a plurality of holes therein, said attachment means includes a bracket secured to each end of said diffuser means for attachment to spokes of a steering wheel.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
201 words
A vehicle safety assembly comprising: inflatable means having a collapsed position and an extended position for limiting the movement of an occupant, inflation means for inflating said inflatable means, attachment means for attaching said inflatable means and said inflation means to a steering shaft and to a steering wheel, said inflation means includes a cup-shaped member having a cylindrical wall to define an annular chamber, said attachment means including a hole in the bottom of said member and within said cylindrical wall for receiving a steering shaft therethrough, said for dispensing means includes a source of pressurized fluid connected to said cup-shaped member and in fluid communication with said annular chamber, said inflatable means comprises a bag, said cup-shaped member has a passage means therein for fluid communication between said annular chamber and said bag, said bag being in sealing engagement with said cup-shaped member about said passage means, said inflation means includes a diffuser means disposed within said bag and about said passage means, said diffuser means is elongated and has walls with a plurality of holes therein, said attachment means includes a bracket secured to each end of said diffuser means for attachment to spokes of a steering wheel.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
18 words
An assembly as set forth in claim 2 wherein said source of pressurized fluid comprises a gas generator.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
16 words
An assembly as set forth in claim 3 wherein said passage means includes a rupturable disc.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
110 words
A vehicle safety assembly comprising: inflatable means having a collapsed position and an extended position for limiting the movement of an occupant, a gas generator for inflating said inflatable means, attachment means for attaching said inflatable means and said gas generator to a steering shaft and to a steering wheel, passage means in said gas generator between said generator and said inflatable means, said inflatable means being in sealing engagement with said generator about said passage means, said inflation means including a diffuser disposed within said inflatable means for dispersing generated gases to the inflatable means, said diffuser being elongated and secured at each end thereof to said steering wheel.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
110 words
A vehicle safety assembly comprising: inflatable means having a collapsed position and an extended position for limiting the movement of an occupant, a gas generator for inflating said inflatable means, attachment means for attaching said inflatable means and said gas generator to a steering shaft and to a steering wheel, passage means in said gas generator between said generator and said inflatable means, said inflatable means being in sealing engagement with said generator about said passage means, said inflation means including a diffuser disposed within said inflatable means for dispersing generated gases to the inflatable means, said diffuser being elongated and secured at each end thereof to said steering wheel.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1975-07-04 | 1976-01-03 | 1976-07-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-07-04 | 1980-01-03 | 1980-07-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-07-04 | 1984-01-03 | 1984-07-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |