US5069477A
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Pad for air bag device
Assignee: Toyoda Gosei Co Ltd
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Filing: 1990-08-20
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Granted: 1991-12-03
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Expires: 2010-08-20
Abstract
Abstract A pad for covering an inflatable air bag for use in an air bag device includes an insert member of a generally box-shape made of a synthetic resin. The insert member has an upper wall openable upon inflation of the air bag and four side walls extending downwardly from an peripheral edge of the upper wall. A reinforcing metallic member is embedded in at least the front and rear side walls of the insert member. A covering member made of a soft synthetic resin covers the insert member.
Inventors
- 👤 Kouji Shiraki
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 15:44
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60R; B60R21/00; B60R21/02; B60R21/16; B60R21/20; B60R21/215; B60R21/2165; B60R21/21656
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
103 words
A pad for covering an inflatable air bag for use in an air bag device, comprising: an insert member of a generally box-shape made of a synthetic resin and having an upper wall openable upon inflation of the air bag and side walls extending downwardly from a peripheral edge of said upper wall; a covering member made of synthetic resin having ribs formed on an underside thereof positioned such that said ribs contact said insert member upper wall so as to define a gap between said covering member underside and said insert member upper wall, said covering member further including a weakened portion.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
103 words
A pad for covering an inflatable air bag for use in an air bag device, comprising: an insert member of a generally box-shape made of a synthetic resin and having an upper wall openable upon inflation of the air bag and side walls extending downwardly from a peripheral edge of said upper wall; a covering member made of synthetic resin having ribs formed on an underside thereof positioned such that said ribs contact said insert member upper wall so as to define a gap between said covering member underside and said insert member upper wall, said covering member further including a weakened portion.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
31 words
A pad as set forth in claim 1, wherein said insert member upper wall includes a plurality of flaps which are connected to one another by an insert member weakened portion.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
18 words
A pad as set forth in claim 2, wherein said insert member weakened portion member comprises discrete slits.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
23 words
A pad as set forth in claim 2, wherein said flaps are connected to said side walls by said insert member weakened portion.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
17 words
A pad as set forth in claim 2, wherein said covering member weakened portion comprises discrete slits.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
25 words
A pad as set forth in claim 2, wherein said covering member is secured at a plurality of locations on said insert member side walls.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
24 words
A pad as set forth in claim 6, wherein a metallic reinforcing member is embedded in said side walls securing thereto said covering member.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
26 words
A pad as set forth in claim 7, further comprising a means for fastening said covering member and said insert member to said air bag device.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
31 words
A pad as set forth in claim 7, wherein said reinforcing member is embedded in both said side walls and said upper wall through said peripheral edges of said insert member.
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1994-12-02 | 1995-06-03 | 1995-12-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1998-12-02 | 1999-06-03 | 1999-12-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2002-12-02 | 2003-06-03 | 2003-12-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |