Inflatable bladder

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1997-02-03

1998-11-24

Ellis, Christopher P.

Land vehicles

Wheeled

Attachment

280732, 280753, B60R 2116

Patent

active

058397566

ABSTRACT:
An inflatable restraint system includes an inflator for generating inflator gas and a bladder inflatable upon generation of gas by the inflator. The bladder includes a forward panel, a rearward panel, and a pair of opposing end panels extending between and interconnecting the forward and rearward panels. Preferably, the bladder is made of a metal material. Also preferably, the system includes an instrument panel having a lower portion and the bladder is positioned beneath the lower portion of the instrument panel to serve as a knee bolster when inflated for protection of the occupant.

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patent: 5536043 (1996-07-01), Lang et al.
patent: 5615914 (1997-04-01), Galbraith et al.
patent: 5630621 (1997-05-01), Schneider
patent: 5695242 (1997-12-01), Brantman et al.
patent: 5697640 (1997-12-01), Lolonde
Research Disclosure--37715 "Inflatable Metal Bag for Side Door Stiffening" Jul. 1995.
Research Disclosure--37513 "Side Impact Protection Device" Jul. 1995.

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