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Vehicle occupant restraint system
Assignee: ZF Airbag Germany GmbH
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Filing: 1999-03-23
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Granted: 2001-02-20
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Expires: 2019-03-23
Abstract
Abstract A vehicle occupant restraint system is provided which includes a gas bag transposable from a space-saving, folded resting condition into a deployed condition. A restraint means is provided which is capable of decelerating at least part of the wall of the gas bag in a controlled manner. The restraint means contains at least one coiling device. At least one catch strap is arranged in the interior of the gas bag and influences the shape of the gas bag in the deployed condition. The catch strap is at least in part accommodated on the restraint means when the gas bag is in the resting condition.
Inventors
- 👤 Karl-Heinz Sommer
- 👤 Georg Reichthalhammer
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 01:12
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60R; B60R21/00; B60R21/01; B60R21/015; B60R21/01512; B60R21/01516; B60R21/01526; B60R21/01528; B60R21/0153; B60R21/01532; B60R21/02; B60R21/16; B60R21/23; B60R21/231; B60R21/233; B60R21/2334; B60R21/2338; B60R2021/23382; B60R21/2342
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
106 words
A vehicle occupant restraint system, including a gas bag transposable from a space saving, folded resting condition into a deployed condition, a restraint means capable of decelerating at least part of the wall of said gas bag in a controlled manner, said restraint means containing at least one coiling device arranged in the interior of a steering wheel, and at least one catch strap arranged in the interior of said gas bag and influencing the shape of said gas bag in said deployed condition, said catch strap being at least in part accommodated on said restraint means when said gas bag is in said resting condition.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
106 words
A vehicle occupant restraint system, including a gas bag transposable from a space saving, folded resting condition into a deployed condition, a restraint means capable of decelerating at least part of the wall of said gas bag in a controlled manner, said restraint means containing at least one coiling device arranged in the interior of a steering wheel, and at least one catch strap arranged in the interior of said gas bag and influencing the shape of said gas bag in said deployed condition, said catch strap being at least in part accommodated on said restraint means when said gas bag is in said resting condition.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
35 words
The vehicle occupant restraint system of claim 1 , wherein said gas bag is provided with at least one relief port enabling a discharge of compressed gas from the internal volume of said gas bag.
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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) | 2004-02-20 | 2004-08-21 | 2005-02-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2008-02-20 | 2008-08-21 | 2009-02-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2012-02-20 | 2012-08-21 | 2013-02-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |