Land vehicles – Wheeled – Attachment
Reexamination Certificate
2007-05-08
2007-05-08
Fleming, Faye M. (Department: 3616)
Land vehicles
Wheeled
Attachment
C280S743100
Reexamination Certificate
active
11011063
ABSTRACT:
An occupant protection device including a wrap for holding an inflatable air bag cushion in a folded shape. The wrap includes a tear seam forming a substantial “U” shape. The tear seam directs the initial airbag deployment toward the bottom of the airbag module and between the lower rim of a steering wheel and a driver. The wrap protects a fifth percentile female in close proximity to the lower rim of the steering wheel.
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Clarke Curtis D.
Moon Steve
Fleming Faye M.
Foley & Lardner LLP
Takata Restraint Systems, Inc.
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