Land vehicles: bodies and tops – Bodies – Structural detail
Reexamination Certificate
2005-12-20
2005-12-20
Patel, Kiran B. (Department: 3612)
Land vehicles: bodies and tops
Bodies
Structural detail
C296S187120, C296S187070, C293S133000, C293S120000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06976729
ABSTRACT:
A deployable cellular structure providing impact energy absorption capability is disclosed. The structure may be packed when not in use and deployed automatically or manually to provide impact protection. The structure is useful in a variety of situations including vehicular protection of occupants, deployable highway safety barriers, and aviation emergency safety devices.
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Patel Kiran B.
Steptoe & Johnson LLP
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