US5333899A
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Side airbag safety arrangement for vehicle occupants
Assignee: Volkswagen AG
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Filing: 1993-02-11
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Granted: 1994-08-02
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Expires: 2013-02-11
Abstract
Abstract A safety arrangement to protect a vehicle occupant in lateral accidents includes at least one airbag positioned above the lintel and at least one airbag positioned below the sill of a side window. The airbags are arranged so that, upon activation, the facing surface areas thereof will be engaged and form a limitedly fixed transverse connection so that, at least during an initial phase of an accident, the airbags will provide an inflated side wall.
Inventors
- 👤 Bastian Witte
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 11:51
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60R; B60R21/00; B60R21/02; B60R21/16; B60R21/23; B60R21/231; B60R21/23138; B60R2021/23107
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
94 words
A safety arrangement for vehicle occupants comprising at least one upper airbag mounted to the vehicle at or above a lintel of a side window of a vehicle and at least one lower airbag mounted to the vehicle door at or below a sill of the window, the airbags being arranged to move upon expansion towards each other into mutual engagement along facing surfaces, said surfaces including means for providing a releasable transverse connection therebetween and to provide a cushion extending between and connected to the lintel and the sill of the side window.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
94 words
A safety arrangement for vehicle occupants comprising at least one upper airbag mounted to the vehicle at or above a lintel of a side window of a vehicle and at least one lower airbag mounted to the vehicle door at or below a sill of the window, the airbags being arranged to move upon expansion towards each other into mutual engagement along facing surfaces, said surfaces including means for providing a releasable transverse connection therebetween and to provide a cushion extending between and connected to the lintel and the sill of the side window.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
19 words
A safety arrangement according to claim 1 including a hook-and-loop fastening arrangement on the facing surfaces of the airbags.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
28 words
A safety arrangement according to claim 1 wherein the airbags are arranged so as to cover edge fragments of a broken windowpane upon disengagement of the transverse connection.
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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) | 1997-08-01 | 1998-01-31 | 1998-08-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2001-08-01 | 2002-01-31 | 2002-08-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2005-08-01 | 2006-01-31 | 2006-08-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |