US5564736A
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Side airbag apparatus
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1995-09-15
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Granted: 1996-10-15
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Expires: 2015-09-15
Abstract
Abstract Airbag apparatus mounted, in a first embodiment, in the vehicle arm rest and having the capability of deploying front and side airbags at or prior to a collision. In a second embodiment, the vehicle arm rest is furnished only with a front airbag. In a third embodiment, an airbag system is mounted to the vehicle arm rest positioned between the driver and passenger seats. In a fourth embodiment, the airbag is positioned in the bottom of the vehicle seat and in a fifth embodiment, the airbag system is mounted in the cover for the vehicle recliner mechanism.
Inventors
- 👤 Ki I. Kim
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 22:56
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60R; B60R21/00; B60R21/02; B60R21/16; B60R21/20; B60R21/207; B60N; B60N2/00; B60N2/75; B60N2/79; B60R2021/0002; B60R2021/0004; B60R2021/0006; B60R2021/0206; B60R2021/022
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
103 words
An airbag equipped restraint for a motor vehicle occupant, the motor vehicle having a front seat for the driver, said front seat having bottom and back portions and a recliner mechanism for enabling the seat to be moved to a forward or rearward position comprising: a cover for said recliner mechanism, said cover having an opening therein; and an airbag and gas generator means mounted in said recliner mechanism cover, detection of a collision by sensor means activating said gas means whereby said airbag expands upwardly through said opening in said recliner mechanism cover when inflated by gas from the gas generator means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
103 words
An airbag equipped restraint for a motor vehicle occupant, the motor vehicle having a front seat for the driver, said front seat having bottom and back portions and a recliner mechanism for enabling the seat to be moved to a forward or rearward position comprising: a cover for said recliner mechanism, said cover having an opening therein; and an airbag and gas generator means mounted in said recliner mechanism cover, detection of a collision by sensor means activating said gas means whereby said airbag expands upwardly through said opening in said recliner mechanism cover when inflated by gas from the gas generator means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
15 words
The restraint of claim 1 wherein said recliner cover is removable from said recliner mechanism.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
25 words
The restraint of claim 1 wherein said airbag, when expanded, covers a portion of the driver extending from the thigh area towards the shoulder area.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1999-10-15 | 2000-04-15 | 2000-10-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2003-10-15 | 2004-04-15 | 2004-10-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2007-10-15 | 2008-04-15 | 2008-10-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |