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Inflatable air bag for motor vehicles for attenuating the impact effect of the passenger in case of accident
Assignee: Klippan GmbH Hamburg
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Filing: 1971-06-11
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Granted: 1974-01-29
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Expires: 1991-06-11
Abstract
Abstract Inflatable air bag having one or several air intake openings for drawing air from the passenger compartment into the air bag, and closure means for automatically sealing the air intake openings after inflation of the air bag. The closure means may consist of bands, tubes, flaps and the like.
Inventors
- 👤 P Weman
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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2026-11-05 06:05
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60R; B60R21/00; B60R21/02; B60R21/16; B60R21/23; B60R21/231; B60R2021/23115
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
106 words
In an inflatable air bag disposed within the passenger compartment of a motor vehicle subject to impact and adapted for inflation with fluid supplied in part from a cartridge upon impact of the vehicle, the improvement wherein said bag has (a) a front wall having a plurality of air intake openings therein, each of said air intake openings being associated with a closure means comprising a band which shifts across and seals said air intake opening upon inflation of said bag, and (b) a plurality of U-shaped tubes, each of said tubes being connected at one end to the cartridge and being disposed within said bag.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
106 words
In an inflatable air bag disposed within the passenger compartment of a motor vehicle subject to impact and adapted for inflation with fluid supplied in part from a cartridge upon impact of the vehicle, the improvement wherein said bag has (a) a front wall having a plurality of air intake openings therein, each of said air intake openings being associated with a closure means comprising a band which shifts across and seals said air intake opening upon inflation of said bag, and (b) a plurality of U-shaped tubes, each of said tubes being connected at one end to the cartridge and being disposed within said bag.
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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) | 1977-01-28 | 1977-07-30 | 1978-01-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-01-28 | 1981-07-30 | 1982-01-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-01-28 | 1985-07-30 | 1986-01-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |