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Inflatable restraining device for motor vehicle occupants
Assignee: Dr Ing HCF Porsche AG
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Filing: 1992-10-16
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Granted: 1993-11-16
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Expires: 2012-10-16
Abstract
Abstract A restraining device for motor vehicle occupants has an inflation device, a housing, and an inflatable airbag connected with the housing. In order to provide a simple and inexpensive airbag attachment to the housing with a functionally correct grip, provision is made for the airbag to abut the outside of the housing by at least one suspender-like section.
Inventors
- 👤 Rainer Kneip
- 👤 Norbert Schwan
- 👤 Herbert Boegge
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 03:09
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60R; B60R21/00; B60R21/02; B60R21/16; B60R21/20; B60R21/217; B60R21/2171; B60R2021/2177
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 13
Claim 1
Independent Claim
88 words
Restraining device for motor vehicle occupants, comprising: a housing, having a bottom, two opposing side walls, two opposing end portions, and an open top portion opposite to the bottom; an inflation device located within the housing; an inflatable airbag connected to the housing, said airbag being in fluid communication with the inflation device; and at least one suspender-like section, attached to the airbag and having at least one opening corresponding to one of said end portions said housing, which abuts the airbag to the outside of the housing.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
88 words
Restraining device for motor vehicle occupants, comprising: a housing, having a bottom, two opposing side walls, two opposing end portions, and an open top portion opposite to the bottom; an inflation device located within the housing; an inflatable airbag connected to the housing, said airbag being in fluid communication with the inflation device; and at least one suspender-like section, attached to the airbag and having at least one opening corresponding to one of said end portions said housing, which abuts the airbag to the outside of the housing.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
23 words
Restraining device according to claim 1, wherein the suspender-like section is guided around the opposing side walls and the bottom of the housing.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
15 words
Restraining device according to claim 2, wherein the suspending-like section is integral with the airbag.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
23 words
Restraining device according to claim 3, wherein the suspender-like section extends over at least a partial area of the width of the housing.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
24 words
Restraining device according to claim 1, wherein the suspender-like section is guided over the housing from the side through the at least one opening.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
32 words
Restraining device according to claim 1, wherein said at least one opening further exposes a portion of at least one of said side walls adjacent at least one of said end portions.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
45 words
Restraining device according to claim 1, wherein the suspender-like section has an upper area where the airbag is attached thereto and further comprising a tensioning element that connects the airbag with the housing in the upper area of the suspender-like section in a gas-tight manner.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
23 words
Restraining device according to claim 7, wherein the tensioning element is a compressible lockable tensioning strip surrounding the housing in a ring manner.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
27 words
Restraining device according to claim 8, further comprising outwardly directed bead-like elements near the open top portion of the housing that hold the tensioning element in place.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
28 words
Restraining device according to claim 7, wherein outwardly directed bead-like elements near the open top portion of the housing are provided to hold the tensioning element in place.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
15 words
Restraining device according to claim 1, wherein the suspender-like section is integral with the airbag.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
23 words
Restraining device according to claim 1, wherein the suspender-like section extends over at least a partial area of the width of the housing.
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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) | 1996-11-15 | 1997-05-17 | 1997-11-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2000-11-15 | 2001-05-17 | 2001-11-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2004-11-15 | 2005-05-17 | 2005-11-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |