Apparatus and method for controlling an inflatable cushion

Details Apparatus and method for controlling an inflatable cushion Apparatus and method for controlling an inflatable cushion

2005-03-22

2005-03-22

Dickson, Paul N. (Department: 3616)

Land vehicles

Wheeled

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Reexamination Certificate

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06869103

ABSTRACT:
An airbag module, having a housing; an inflatable cushion being stored in an un-deployed position in the housing; an inflator for inflating the inflatable cushion, the inflator being in fluid communication with the inflatable cushion; a tension device; a tether element being secured to the inflatable cushion at one end and the tension device at the other; the tension device applies tension to the tether after the inflatable cushion is inflated to a first configuration by the inflator.

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Copy of European Search Report for Application No. EP 03 07 8728.

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