Channel and diffuser airbag

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2011-05-17

2011-05-17

To, Toan C (Department: 3616)

Land vehicles

Wheeled

Attachment

C280S729000, C280S732000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07942440

ABSTRACT:
Disclosed are embodiments of airbag cushions including diffuser panels to redirect inflation gas within the cushion. In an embodiment particularly suited for use as a knee airbag cushion, a diffuser panel is positioned over the inflator opening and in between the front and rear faces of an airbag cushion panel. The diffuser panel defines a plurality of channels such that, upon inflation of the airbag cushion through the inflator opening, the channels redirect inflation gas towards the top corners and sides of the interior of the airbag cushion.

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