US3756620A
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Cushion with restraining bands
Assignee: Honeywell International Inc
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Filing: 1971-08-12
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Granted: 1973-09-04
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Expires: 1991-08-12
Abstract
Abstract Air cushion means including the restraint attached thereto which absorbs energy and deploys the cushion in the desired position.
Inventors
- 👤 D Radke
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 12:30
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60R; B60R21/00; B60R21/02; B60R21/16; B60R21/23; B60R21/231; B60R21/233; B60R21/2334; B60R21/2338; B60R2021/23386
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
80 words
Air cushion restraint system comprising an energy-absorbing and directing restraint, a passenger restraining cushion deploying toward said passenger on inflation thereof, said restraint permanently attached to said cushion on its upper surface, the cushion being free of the restraint along at least its lower surface, and means for introducing inflating gas into said cushion, said restraint conforming to the shape of said cushion when said gas is introduced thereinto and directing expansion of said cushion downward away from said restraint.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
80 words
Air cushion restraint system comprising an energy-absorbing and directing restraint, a passenger restraining cushion deploying toward said passenger on inflation thereof, said restraint permanently attached to said cushion on its upper surface, the cushion being free of the restraint along at least its lower surface, and means for introducing inflating gas into said cushion, said restraint conforming to the shape of said cushion when said gas is introduced thereinto and directing expansion of said cushion downward away from said restraint.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
19 words
Air cushion restraint system of claim 1, said Restraint being stitching disposed in said upper surface of said cushion.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
21 words
Air cushion restraint system of claim 1, said restraint being a band of material attached to a surface of said cushion.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
19 words
Air cushion restraint system of claim 3, said band being located on the outside upper surface of said cushion.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
19 words
Air cushion restraint system of claim 3, said band being located on the inside upper surface of said cushion.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
11 words
Air cushion restraint system of claim 5, said band being elastic.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
16 words
Air cushion restraint system of claim 6, said cushion and said band being formed of nylon.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
13 words
Air cushion restraint system of claim 7, said band and cushion being permeable.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
11 words
Air cushion restraint system of claim 1, said stitching being elastic.
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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) | 1976-09-03 | 1977-03-05 | 1977-09-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-09-03 | 1981-03-05 | 1981-09-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-09-03 | 1985-03-05 | 1985-09-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |