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Inflatable protective cushion
Assignee: Audi AG
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Filing: 1988-09-13
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Granted: 1990-07-31
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Expires: 2008-09-13
Abstract
Abstract An inflatable protective cushion (air bag) for use in an automotive vehicle. The cushion in its folded condition is of substantially quadrilateral configuration and includes superposed congruent impact surfaces joined to each other along their longitudinal margins and, along their lateral margins, by side surfaces folded inwardly. The cushion is made from no more than two flat blanks cut from web material with little or no waste.
Inventors
- 👤 Hans-Gerd Backhaus
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 15:58
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60R; B60R21/00; B60R21/02; B60R21/16; B60R21/23; B60R21/231
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 17
Claim 1
Independent Claim
392 words
An inflatable cushion for the protection of passengers in an automotive vehicle, comprising: first and second quadrilateral and substantially congruent web means in superposed relation, each web means comprising first and second margins positioned opposited each other and third and fourth margins positioned opposite each other and extending along lines intersecting said first and second margins; third web means comprising fifth and sixth margins positioned opposite each other and at least a seventh margin extending along a line intersecting said fifth and sixth margins, said fifth and sixth margins being connected to one of said third and fourth margins of said first and second quadrilateral web means and said seventh margin being substantially coextensive with one of said first and second margins of said first and second quadrilateral web means; fourth web means comprising eighth and ninth margins positioned opposite each other and at least a tenth margin extending along a line intersecting said eighth and ninth margins, said eighth and ninth margins being connected to the other of said third and fourth margins of said first and second quadrilateral web means and said tenth margin being substantially coextensive with said one of said first and second margins of said first and second quadrilateral web means; said third and fourth web means being positioned between said first and second quadrilateral web means and being folded along fold lines positioned between said fifth and sixth and said eighth and ninth margins, respectively, said seventh and tenths margins each forming first and second sections folded over and extending along each other and along said one of said first and second margins of said first and second quadrilateral web means; first seam means for connecting one of said first and second margins of said first and second quadrilateral web means to each other and to said first and second sections of said seventh and tenth margins of said third and fourth web means; second seam means for connecting the other of said first and second margins of said first and second quadrilateral web means to each other; at least third seam means extending along a line intersecting said first and second margins of one of said first and second quadrilateral web means for forming a substantially enclosed chamber; and means for inflating said chamber and located in one of said first and second seam means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
392 words
An inflatable cushion for the protection of passengers in an automotive vehicle, comprising: first and second quadrilateral and substantially congruent web means in superposed relation, each web means comprising first and second margins positioned opposited each other and third and fourth margins positioned opposite each other and extending along lines intersecting said first and second margins; third web means comprising fifth and sixth margins positioned opposite each other and at least a seventh margin extending along a line intersecting said fifth and sixth margins, said fifth and sixth margins being connected to one of said third and fourth margins of said first and second quadrilateral web means and said seventh margin being substantially coextensive with one of said first and second margins of said first and second quadrilateral web means; fourth web means comprising eighth and ninth margins positioned opposite each other and at least a tenth margin extending along a line intersecting said eighth and ninth margins, said eighth and ninth margins being connected to the other of said third and fourth margins of said first and second quadrilateral web means and said tenth margin being substantially coextensive with said one of said first and second margins of said first and second quadrilateral web means; said third and fourth web means being positioned between said first and second quadrilateral web means and being folded along fold lines positioned between said fifth and sixth and said eighth and ninth margins, respectively, said seventh and tenths margins each forming first and second sections folded over and extending along each other and along said one of said first and second margins of said first and second quadrilateral web means; first seam means for connecting one of said first and second margins of said first and second quadrilateral web means to each other and to said first and second sections of said seventh and tenth margins of said third and fourth web means; second seam means for connecting the other of said first and second margins of said first and second quadrilateral web means to each other; at least third seam means extending along a line intersecting said first and second margins of one of said first and second quadrilateral web means for forming a substantially enclosed chamber; and means for inflating said chamber and located in one of said first and second seam means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
16 words
The cushion of claim 1, wherein said first and second quadrilateral web means are shaped rectangularly.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
27 words
The cushion of claim 2, wherein one of said first and second quadrilateral web means comprises two sections connected to each other by said third seam means.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
43 words
The cushion of claim 3, wherein, when said cushion is inflated, one of said first and second quadrilateral web means faces away from the passenger and wherein said third seam means is provided in the quadrilateral web means facing away from the passenger.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
24 words
The cushion of claim 4, wherein said means for inflating said chamber is provided in the quadrilateral web means provided with said third seam.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
89 words
The cushion of claim 2, wherein said third and fourth web means are respectively provided with eleventh and twelfth margins extending in parallel with said seventh and tenth margins, respectively, and each forming third and fourth sections coextensive with the other of said first and second margins of said first and second quadrilateral web means, each of said third and fourth sections being folded over and connected to the other of said first and second margins of said first and second quadrilateral web means by said second seam means.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
19 words
The cushion of claim 2, wherein said cushion is foldable along lines parallel to said first and second margins.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
19 words
The cushion of claim 2, wherein said cushion is foldable along lines parallel to said third and fourth margins.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
16 words
The cushion of claim 1, wherein said first and second quadrilateral web means are shaped trapezoidally.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
16 words
The cushion of claim 9, wherein said first and second margins extend parallel to each other.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
27 words
The cushion of claim 9, wherein one of said first and second quadrilateral web means comprises two sections connected to each other by said third seam means.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
43 words
The cushion of claim 11, wherein, when said cushion is inflated, one of said first and second quadrilateral web means faces away from the passenger, and wherein said third seam means is provided in the quadrilateral web means facing away from the passenger.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
24 words
The cushion of claim 3, wherein said means for inflating said chamber is provided in the quadrilateral web means provided with said third seam.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
34 words
The cushion of claim 9, wherein said third and fourth web means are of trapezoidal configuration with the fold lines being positioned substantially intermediate said fifth and sixth and said eighth and ninth margins.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
36 words
The cushion of claim 9, wherein said fifth and sixth and said eighth and ninth margins converge with each other and one of said first and second margins of said first and second quadrilateral web means.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
19 words
The cushion of claim 10, wherein said cushion is foldable along lines parallel to said first and second margins.
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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) | 1993-07-30 | 1994-01-29 | 1994-07-31 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1997-07-30 | 1998-01-29 | 1998-07-31 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2001-07-30 | 2002-01-29 | 2002-07-31 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |