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Inflatable restraint system
Assignee: XCSI Inc
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Filing: 1996-02-16
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Granted: 1997-08-05
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Expires: 2016-02-16
Abstract
Abstract An inflatable restraint system includes an airbag restraint module defining an opening for deploying an airbag perpendicularly to a seat surface. In one embodiment, a child safety seat includes an airbag restraint belt for positioning the airbag. The child safety seat may include an inertial sensor for triggering airbag inflation.
Inventors
- 👤 Dan Goor
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 17:34
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60R; B60R21/00; B60R21/02; B60R21/16; B60R21/20; B60R21/207; B60R21/2072; B60N; B60N2/00; B60N2/24; B60N2/26; B60N2/28; B60N2/2839; B60N2/2857; B60N2/286; B60N2/2884; B60R21/33
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 16
Claim 1
Independent Claim
114 words
A child safety seat having a seating surface comprising: an airbag that is inflatable from a predeployment state to a deployed state; an activation device for initiating inflation of said airbag; and an airbag restraint module housing said activation device and said airbag in said predeployment state below said seating surface, and said airbag restraint module having a housing surface that defines an opening through which at least a portion of said airbag is inflatable from said predeployment state to said deployed state in a direction substantially perpendicular to said seating surface; wherein said child safety seat further comprises an airbag restraint belt positionable to inhibit movement of said airbag in a predetermined direction.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
114 words
A child safety seat having a seating surface comprising: an airbag that is inflatable from a predeployment state to a deployed state; an activation device for initiating inflation of said airbag; and an airbag restraint module housing said activation device and said airbag in said predeployment state below said seating surface, and said airbag restraint module having a housing surface that defines an opening through which at least a portion of said airbag is inflatable from said predeployment state to said deployed state in a direction substantially perpendicular to said seating surface; wherein said child safety seat further comprises an airbag restraint belt positionable to inhibit movement of said airbag in a predetermined direction.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
21 words
The child safety seat according to claim 1, wherein a portion of said airbag restraint belt is secured to said module.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
42 words
The child safety seat according to claim 1, wherein said module further includes a belt positioning member movable from a first position to a second position and wherein a portion of said airbag restraint belt is secured to said belt positioning member.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
27 words
The child safety seat according to claim 3, wherein said belt positioning member positions a portion of said belt at a point higher than said seating surface.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
21 words
The child safety seat according to claim 1, wherein said housing surface of said airbag restraint module includes said seating surface.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
48 words
The child safety seat according to claim 1, wherein said child safety seat includes an occupant restraint belt portion that is proximate a front and center portion of said seating surface and wherein said opening defined by said airbag restraint module is proximate said occupant restraint belt portion.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
16 words
The child safety seat according to claim 1, wherein said activation device includes an inertial sensor.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
39 words
The child safety seat according to claim 7, wherein said inertial sensor includes a weight movable from a first position a second position and an activation member responsive to movement of said weight for initiating inflation of said airbag.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
51 words
The child safety seat according to claim 8, wherein said airbag restraint module includes a container filled with compressed gas and having an outlet for said compressed gas that includes a puncturable membrane, and wherein said activation member is configured to puncture said membrane in response to movement of said weight.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
132 words
A child safety seat having a seating surface, comprising: an airbag that is inflatable from a predeployment state to a deployed state; an activation device for initiating inflation of said airbag; an airbag restraint module housing said activation device and said airbag in said predeployment state below said seating surface, and said airbag restraint module having a housing surface that defines an opening through which at least a portion of said airbag is inflatable from said predeployment state to said deployed state in a direction substantially perpendicular to said seating surface; an airbag restraint belt positionable to inhibit movement of said airbag; and a belt positioning member movable from a first position to a second position and wherein a portion of said airbag restraint belt is secured to said belt positioning member.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
132 words
A child safety seat having a seating surface, comprising: an airbag that is inflatable from a predeployment state to a deployed state; an activation device for initiating inflation of said airbag; an airbag restraint module housing said activation device and said airbag in said predeployment state below said seating surface, and said airbag restraint module having a housing surface that defines an opening through which at least a portion of said airbag is inflatable from said predeployment state to said deployed state in a direction substantially perpendicular to said seating surface; an airbag restraint belt positionable to inhibit movement of said airbag; and a belt positioning member movable from a first position to a second position and wherein a portion of said airbag restraint belt is secured to said belt positioning member.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
183 words
A child safety seat having a seating surface, comprising: an airbag that is inflatable from a predeployment state to a deployed state; an activation device including an inertial sensor for initiating inflation of said airbag, said inertial sensor including a weight movable from a first position to a second position and an activation member responsive to movement of said weight for initiating inflation of said airbag; an airbag restraint module housing said activation device and said airbag in said predeployment state below said seating surface, and said airbag restraint module having a housing surface that defines an opening through which at least a portion of said airbag is inflatable from said predeployment state to said deployed state in a direction substantially perpendicular to said seating surface; an airbag restraint belt positionable to inhibit movement of said airbag; and a container filled with compressed gas and having an outlet for said compressed gas that includes a puncturable membrane, said outlet being in communication with said airbag, and wherein said activation member is configured to puncture said membrane in response to movement of said weight.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
183 words
A child safety seat having a seating surface, comprising: an airbag that is inflatable from a predeployment state to a deployed state; an activation device including an inertial sensor for initiating inflation of said airbag, said inertial sensor including a weight movable from a first position to a second position and an activation member responsive to movement of said weight for initiating inflation of said airbag; an airbag restraint module housing said activation device and said airbag in said predeployment state below said seating surface, and said airbag restraint module having a housing surface that defines an opening through which at least a portion of said airbag is inflatable from said predeployment state to said deployed state in a direction substantially perpendicular to said seating surface; an airbag restraint belt positionable to inhibit movement of said airbag; and a container filled with compressed gas and having an outlet for said compressed gas that includes a puncturable membrane, said outlet being in communication with said airbag, and wherein said activation member is configured to puncture said membrane in response to movement of said weight.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
212 words
A child safety seat having a seating surface, comprising: an airbag that is inflatable from a predeployment state to a deployed state; an activation device including an inertial sensor for initiating inflation of said airbag, said inertial sensor including a weight movable from a first position to a second position and an activation member responsive to movement of said weight for initiating inflation of said airbag; an airbag restraint module housing said activation device and said airbag in said predeployment state below said seating surface, and said airbag restraint module having a housing surface that defines an opening through which at least a portion of said airbag is inflatable from said predeployment state to said deployed state in a direction substantially perpendicular to said seating surface; a container filled with compressed gas and having an outlet for said compressed gas that includes a puncturable membrane, said outlet being in communication with said airbag, and wherein said activation member is configured to puncture said membrane in response to movement of said weight; an airbag restraint belt positionable to inhibit movement of said airbag; and a belt positioning member movable from a first position to a second position and wherein a portion of said airbag restraint belt is secured to said belt positioning member.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
212 words
A child safety seat having a seating surface, comprising: an airbag that is inflatable from a predeployment state to a deployed state; an activation device including an inertial sensor for initiating inflation of said airbag, said inertial sensor including a weight movable from a first position to a second position and an activation member responsive to movement of said weight for initiating inflation of said airbag; an airbag restraint module housing said activation device and said airbag in said predeployment state below said seating surface, and said airbag restraint module having a housing surface that defines an opening through which at least a portion of said airbag is inflatable from said predeployment state to said deployed state in a direction substantially perpendicular to said seating surface; a container filled with compressed gas and having an outlet for said compressed gas that includes a puncturable membrane, said outlet being in communication with said airbag, and wherein said activation member is configured to puncture said membrane in response to movement of said weight; an airbag restraint belt positionable to inhibit movement of said airbag; and a belt positioning member movable from a first position to a second position and wherein a portion of said airbag restraint belt is secured to said belt positioning member.
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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) | 2000-08-04 | 2001-02-03 | 2001-08-05 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2004-08-04 | 2005-02-03 | 2005-08-05 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2008-08-04 | 2009-02-03 | 2009-08-05 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |