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Gas bag
Assignee: TRW Occupant Restraint Systems GmbH
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Filing: 1997-04-09
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Granted: 1999-07-06
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Expires: 2017-04-09
Abstract
Abstract A gas bag is provided, which has an inflation opening and a fabric part. The gas bag comprises a wall with an interior surface defining the interior of the gas bag. The fabric part is arranged in the interior of the gas bag opposite to the inflation opening. The fabric part, together with a part of the interior surface of the gas bag, defining a flow duct for compressed gas entering the gas bag through the inflation opening.
Inventors
- 👤 Dominque Acker
- 👤 Thomas Richter
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 19:44
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60R; B60R21/00; B60R21/02; B60R21/16; B60R21/23; B60R21/231; B60R21/233; B60R21/20; B60R21/217; B60R21/2334; B60R21/2346
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
140 words
A gas bag provided with an inflation opening and a fabric part, said gas bag having a wall with an interior surface defining the interior of said gas bag, said fabric part being arranged in said interior of said gas bag opposite to said inflation opening, said fabric part, together with a part of said interior surface of said gas bag, defining a flow duct for compressed gas entering said gas bag through said inflation opening, a holding plate being arranged in said interior of said gas bag and surrounding said inflation opening, said inflation opening and said fabric part being arranged eccentrically with respect to a middle of said holding plate, said flow duct being open toward a side of said holding plate which, with respect to said middle of said holding plate, is opposite to said inflation opening.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
140 words
A gas bag provided with an inflation opening and a fabric part, said gas bag having a wall with an interior surface defining the interior of said gas bag, said fabric part being arranged in said interior of said gas bag opposite to said inflation opening, said fabric part, together with a part of said interior surface of said gas bag, defining a flow duct for compressed gas entering said gas bag through said inflation opening, a holding plate being arranged in said interior of said gas bag and surrounding said inflation opening, said inflation opening and said fabric part being arranged eccentrically with respect to a middle of said holding plate, said flow duct being open toward a side of said holding plate which, with respect to said middle of said holding plate, is opposite to said inflation opening.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
16 words
The gas bag of claim 1, wherein said fabric part is fitted behind said holding plate.
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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) | 2002-07-05 | 2003-01-04 | 2003-07-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2006-07-05 | 2007-01-04 | 2007-07-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2010-07-05 | 2011-01-04 | 2011-07-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |