US3844581A
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Inflatable safety belt and head bag
Assignee: Project Laboratories Ltd
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Filing: 1972-04-25
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Granted: 1974-10-29
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Expires: 1992-04-25
Abstract
Abstract An inflatable head bag is mounted in a vehicle in the collapsed condition adjacent the head region of an occupant of the vehicle. The bag is connected to a source of compressed gas so that, in the event of an accident, the bag may be rapidly inflated and provide a protective cushion for the occupant''s head. The bag may be shaped with a recess so as to fit around part of the head when inflated.
Inventors
- 👤 J Fox
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 00:18
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60R; B60R21/00; B60R21/02; B60R21/16; B60R21/23; B60R21/231; B60R21/23138; B60N; B60N2/00; B60N2/80; B60N2/882; B60R21/18
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 27
Claim 1
Independent Claim
166 words
A vehicle safety system for protecting the occupant of a vehicle in the event of an accident, said system comprising: 1. an inflatable strap member comprising a diagonal safety belt adapted to be secured at its ends and to extend across an occupant of the vehicle so as to restrain the occupant in position in the event of an accident; 2. an inflatable head bag mounted on said diagonal safety belt at a position adjacent one side of the head position, said inflatable head bag being formed as a separate unit and being adapted to be normally in the collapsed condition; 3. a source of compressed gas; 4. valve means for controlling the supply of gas from said source, said valve means being arranged to respond to vehicle impact to release gas from said source; 5. a first connecting passage connecting said source of gas to said inflatable head bag; and 6. a second connecting passage connecting said source of gas to said inflatable strap member.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
166 words
A vehicle safety system for protecting the occupant of a vehicle in the event of an accident, said system comprising: 1. an inflatable strap member comprising a diagonal safety belt adapted to be secured at its ends and to extend across an occupant of the vehicle so as to restrain the occupant in position in the event of an accident; 2. an inflatable head bag mounted on said diagonal safety belt at a position adjacent one side of the head position, said inflatable head bag being formed as a separate unit and being adapted to be normally in the collapsed condition; 3. a source of compressed gas; 4. valve means for controlling the supply of gas from said source, said valve means being arranged to respond to vehicle impact to release gas from said source; 5. a first connecting passage connecting said source of gas to said inflatable head bag; and 6. a second connecting passage connecting said source of gas to said inflatable strap member.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
40 words
an inflatable head bag mounted on said diagonal safety belt at a position adjacent one side of the head position, said inflatable head bag being formed as a separate unit and being adapted to be normally in the collapsed condition;
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
40 words
an inflatable head bag mounted on said diagonal safety belt at a position adjacent one side of the head position, said inflatable head bag being formed as a separate unit and being adapted to be normally in the collapsed condition;
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
47 words
A vehicle safety system as claimed in claim 1 in which the bag is shaped with a recess into which part of the head may fit when the bag is inflated, thereby providing extended protection around the head and resisting movement of the head off the bag.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
80 words
an inflatable head bag formed as a separate unit and adapted to be mounted in a vehicle on a side wall at a position adjacent one side of the head position, said inflatable bag being adapted to be normally in the collapsed condition, said inflatable bag being shaped with a recess into which part of the head may fit when the bag is inflated, thereby providing extended protection around the head and resisting movement of the head off the bag;
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
80 words
an inflatable head bag formed as a separate unit and adapted to be mounted in a vehicle on a side wall at a position adjacent one side of the head position, said inflatable bag being adapted to be normally in the collapsed condition, said inflatable bag being shaped with a recess into which part of the head may fit when the bag is inflated, thereby providing extended protection around the head and resisting movement of the head off the bag;
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
5 words
a source of compressed gas;
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
5 words
a source of compressed gas;
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
23 words
A vehicle safety system according to claim 1 wherein the head bag is of cellular construction having a plurality of interconnected inflatable chambers.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
5 words
a source of compressed gas;
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
5 words
a source of compressed gas;
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
27 words
valve means for controlling the supply of gas from said source, said valve means being arranged to respond to vehicle impact to release gas from said source;
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
27 words
valve means for controlling the supply of gas from said source, said valve means being arranged to respond to vehicle impact to release gas from said source;
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
20 words
A vehicle safety system for protecting the occupant of a vehicle in the event of an accident, said system comprising:
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
20 words
A vehicle safety system for protecting the occupant of a vehicle in the event of an accident, said system comprising:
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
27 words
valve means for controlling the supply of gas from said source, said valve means being arranged to respond to vehicle impact to releaSe gas from said source;
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
27 words
valve means for controlling the supply of gas from said source, said valve means being arranged to respond to vehicle impact to releaSe gas from said source;
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
15 words
a first connecting passage connecting said source of gas to said inflatable head bag; and
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
15 words
a first connecting passage connecting said source of gas to said inflatable head bag; and
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
23 words
A vehicle safety system according to claim 4 wherein the head bag is of cellular construction having a plurality of interconnected inflatable chambers.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
15 words
a first connecting passage connecting said source of gas to said inflatable head bag; and
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
15 words
a first connecting passage connecting said source of gas to said inflatable head bag; and
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
14 words
a second connecting passage connecting said source of gas to said inflatable strap member.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
14 words
a second connecting passage connecting said source of gas to said inflatable strap member.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
14 words
a second connecting passage connecting said source of gas to said inflatable strap member.
Claim 27
Dependent Claim
14 words
a second connecting passage connecting said source of gas to said inflatable strap member.
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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) | 1977-10-28 | 1978-04-29 | 1978-10-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-10-28 | 1982-04-29 | 1982-10-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-10-28 | 1986-04-29 | 1986-10-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |