Inflatable curtain with integral shield

Details Inflatable curtain with integral shield Inflatable curtain with integral shield

2007-11-29

2009-11-17

Dickson, Paul N (Department: 3616)

Land vehicles

Wheeled

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Reexamination Certificate

active

07618056

ABSTRACT:
An inflatable vehicle occupant protection device (14) includes a main portion (80) defining an inflatable volume (60) and a shield portion (100) defining a shield chamber (102). The inflatable volume (60) and shield chamber (102) are in fluid communication with each other. The shield portion (100) is turned inside-out, positioned in the inflatable volume (60), and configured to receive inflation fluid from an inflation fluid source (24). The shield portion (100) is further configured to rupture and release inflation fluid into the inflatable volume (60) of the main portion (100).

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Co-pending U.S. Appl. No. 11/386,488, filed Mar. 22, 2006 for Air Bag Module With a Shield.

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