Land vehicles – Wheeled – Attachment
Reexamination Certificate
2006-02-28
2006-02-28
Dickson, Paul N. (Department: 3616)
Land vehicles
Wheeled
Attachment
C280S743200
Reexamination Certificate
active
07004498
ABSTRACT:
The present invention provides a system and method for tethering that may be used to keep a cushion properly positioned for side impact protection, particularly in vehicles with limited space rearward of the cushion. A tethering assembly provides tension to keep the cushion in place. The tethering assembly may include a tether with first and second ends attached together such that the tether forms a loop. The first and/or second ends may also be attached to a lower portion of the cushion. Upper and lower anchors may be attached to a vehicle surface near the cushion to slidably retain the tether. When the cushion inflates, the first and second ends move downward. The lower anchor may be a locking mechanism that restricts withdrawal of the first end. During deployment and impact of a vehicle occupant with the cushion, the tensioning assembly exerts tension to keep the cushion in place.
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Daines Michael
Gammil Kurt
Hess Travis
Kottke Kurt
Murakami Atsushi
Brown Sally J
Dickson Paul N.
To Toan
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