US3748477A
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Cushion fold
Assignee: Honeywell International Inc
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Filing: 1971-09-22
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Granted: 1973-07-24
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Expires: 1991-09-22
Abstract
Abstract Folding of air cushion restraint means so that the cushion absorbs energy and is controlled in its deployment, the mass thereof first coming in contact with the occupant being minimized.
Inventors
- 👤 R Wulbrecht
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 14:00
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60R; B60R21/00; B60R21/02; B60R21/16; B60R21/23; B60R21/237
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
116 words
A gas cushioning restraint system comprising an internally unoccupied energy absorbing and directing restraining cushioning means including a restraining section permanently attached thereto and means for introducing inflating gas directly into said cushioning means, said restraining section comprising a bubble existent when said cushioning means is partially inflated, said bubble located on the upper surface of cushioning means, said cushion folded when uninflated, said Bubble created from a part of the fold of the cushion, said bubble disappearing on full inflation, whereby said restraining section fills during inflation and directs expansion of said cushioning means in a controlled manner and decreases the frontal mass of the cushion, as well as absorbing energy of the inflating gas.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
116 words
A gas cushioning restraint system comprising an internally unoccupied energy absorbing and directing restraining cushioning means including a restraining section permanently attached thereto and means for introducing inflating gas directly into said cushioning means, said restraining section comprising a bubble existent when said cushioning means is partially inflated, said bubble located on the upper surface of cushioning means, said cushion folded when uninflated, said Bubble created from a part of the fold of the cushion, said bubble disappearing on full inflation, whereby said restraining section fills during inflation and directs expansion of said cushioning means in a controlled manner and decreases the frontal mass of the cushion, as well as absorbing energy of the inflating gas.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
17 words
Gas cushion restraint system of claim 1, said bubble being separate from the cushion and sewn thereto.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
18 words
Gas cushion restraint system of claim 2, said restraint being stitched on said upper surface of said cushion.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
17 words
Gas cushion restraint system of claim 2, said cushion and said restraining section being formed of nylon.
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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) | 1976-07-23 | 1977-01-22 | 1977-07-24 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-07-23 | 1981-01-22 | 1981-07-24 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-07-23 | 1985-01-22 | 1985-07-24 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |