US5215330A
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Pad for air bag device
Assignee: NSK Ltd
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Filing: 1991-07-30
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Granted: 1993-06-01
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Expires: 2011-07-30
Abstract
Abstract Described is a pad for an air bag device. The pad has an embedded, plate-like element, which is composed of at least two plate-like members. An edge portion of one of the plate-like members overlaps the other plate-like member.
Inventors
- 👤 Kenji Kurita
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 00:46
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60R; B60R21/00; B60R21/02; B60R21/16; B60R21/20; B60R21/215; B60R21/2165; B60R21/21656
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
91 words
A pad for an air bag device, said pad being formed such that said pad can normally cover an air bag which is to be inflated under a predetermined situation and is severed at a predetermined portion to be opened upon expansion of the air bag, comprising: a plate-shaped member embedded in the pad and composed of at least two plate portions, an edge portion of one of said plate portions overlapping only a proximal edge portion of the other plate portion, the overlap defining the predetermined portion to be severed.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
91 words
A pad for an air bag device, said pad being formed such that said pad can normally cover an air bag which is to be inflated under a predetermined situation and is severed at a predetermined portion to be opened upon expansion of the air bag, comprising: a plate-shaped member embedded in the pad and composed of at least two plate portions, an edge portion of one of said plate portions overlapping only a proximal edge portion of the other plate portion, the overlap defining the predetermined portion to be severed.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
34 words
The pad of claim 1, wherein the pad is formed in a substantially cup shape having a top wall and a side wall which extends downwardly from a peripheral edge of the top wall.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
35 words
The pad of claim 2, wherein said one plate portion is formed to cover a central part of the top wall of the pad and said the other plate portion underlies said one plate portion.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
25 words
The pad of claim 1, wherein serrations are formed in the edge portion of said one plate portion and overlap said the other plate portion.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
40 words
The pad of claim 1, wherein a stepped portion is formed in the edge portion of said one plate portion, a complementary stepped portion is formed in said the other plate portion, and both the stepped portions overlap each other.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
14 words
The pad of claim 1, wherein both of the plate portions define through-holes therein.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
96 words
A pad for an air bag device, said pad being formed such that said pad can normally cover an air bag which is to be inflated under a predetermined situation and is severed at a predetermined portion to be opened upon expansion of the air bag, comprising: a plate-shaped member embedded in the pad and composed of at least two plate portions, an edge portion of one of said plate portions overlapping the other plate portion, wherein serrations are formed in the edge portion of said one plate portion and overlap said the other plate portion.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
96 words
A pad for an air bag device, said pad being formed such that said pad can normally cover an air bag which is to be inflated under a predetermined situation and is severed at a predetermined portion to be opened upon expansion of the air bag, comprising: a plate-shaped member embedded in the pad and composed of at least two plate portions, an edge portion of one of said plate portions overlapping the other plate portion, wherein serrations are formed in the edge portion of said one plate portion and overlap said the other plate portion.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
112 words
A pad for an air bag device, said pad being formed such that said pad can normally cover an air bag which is to be inflated under a predetermined situation and is severed at a predetermined portion to be opened upon expansion of the air bag, comprising: a plate-shaped member embedded in the pad and composed of at least two plate portions, an edge portion of one of said plate portions overlapping the other plate portion, wherein a stepped portion is formed in the edge portion of said one plate portion, a complementary stepped portion is formed in said the other plate portion, and both of the stepped portions overlap each other.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
112 words
A pad for an air bag device, said pad being formed such that said pad can normally cover an air bag which is to be inflated under a predetermined situation and is severed at a predetermined portion to be opened upon expansion of the air bag, comprising: a plate-shaped member embedded in the pad and composed of at least two plate portions, an edge portion of one of said plate portions overlapping the other plate portion, wherein a stepped portion is formed in the edge portion of said one plate portion, a complementary stepped portion is formed in said the other plate portion, and both of the stepped portions overlap each other.
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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) | 1996-05-31 | 1996-11-30 | 1997-06-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2000-05-31 | 2000-11-30 | 2001-06-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2004-05-31 | 2004-11-30 | 2005-06-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |