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Inflatable gas bag for a vehicular restraining system
Assignee: TRW Occupant Restraint Systems GmbH
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Filing: 1993-09-22
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Granted: 1995-08-08
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Expires: 2013-09-22
Abstract
Abstract The gas bag (10) for a vehicular restraining system is formed by an annular hose (14). It is intended to protect against side impact and is characterized by fast inflation.
Inventors
- 👤 Andreas Kolb
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 18:15
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60R; B60R21/00; B60R21/02; B60R21/16; B60R21/23; B60R21/231; B60R21/23138; B60R21/06; B60R21/08
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
138 words
An inflatable gas bag for a passenger restraint system in vehicles, comprising, when inflated, a generally flat inner portion having a generally polygonal periphery with rounded corners, and an outer tubular portion connected to the periphery of and surrounding said inner portion forming a closed loop, said outer portion projecting on opposed sides of said inner portion and having an outer periphery of a generally polygonal shape with rounded corners, and said outer portion being designed to extend in the inflated condition along a portion of a vehicle side window to protect the passenger against lateral impact, wherein said inner and outer portions are defined by a pair of superimposed layers of fabric interconnected by stitches along lines and wherein said inner portion is formed by a plurality of straight tubular webs in communication with said outer portion.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
138 words
An inflatable gas bag for a passenger restraint system in vehicles, comprising, when inflated, a generally flat inner portion having a generally polygonal periphery with rounded corners, and an outer tubular portion connected to the periphery of and surrounding said inner portion forming a closed loop, said outer portion projecting on opposed sides of said inner portion and having an outer periphery of a generally polygonal shape with rounded corners, and said outer portion being designed to extend in the inflated condition along a portion of a vehicle side window to protect the passenger against lateral impact, wherein said inner and outer portions are defined by a pair of superimposed layers of fabric interconnected by stitches along lines and wherein said inner portion is formed by a plurality of straight tubular webs in communication with said outer portion.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
70 words
An inflatable gas bag for a passenger restraint system in a vehicle comprising, when inflated, a generally flat portion having a first thickness and a tubular annulus circumscribing said flat portion with a second thickness larger than the first thickness, wherein said flat portion includes a pair of superimposed layers of fabric and wherein said flat portion includes a plurality of tubular webs in fluid communication with said tubular annulus.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
70 words
An inflatable gas bag for a passenger restraint system in a vehicle comprising, when inflated, a generally flat portion having a first thickness and a tubular annulus circumscribing said flat portion with a second thickness larger than the first thickness, wherein said flat portion includes a pair of superimposed layers of fabric and wherein said flat portion includes a plurality of tubular webs in fluid communication with said tubular annulus.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
67 words
An inflatable gas bag for a passenger restraint system in a vehicle comprising, when inflated, a generally flat portion having a first thickness and a tubular annulus circumscribing said flat portion with a second thickness larger than the first thickness, wherein said flat portion includes a pair of superimposed layers of fabric and wherein said flat portion is quilted and in fluid communication with said tubular annulus.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
67 words
An inflatable gas bag for a passenger restraint system in a vehicle comprising, when inflated, a generally flat portion having a first thickness and a tubular annulus circumscribing said flat portion with a second thickness larger than the first thickness, wherein said flat portion includes a pair of superimposed layers of fabric and wherein said flat portion is quilted and in fluid communication with said tubular annulus.
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