Knee protection apparatus for vehicle occupant

Details Knee protection apparatus for vehicle occupant Knee protection apparatus for vehicle occupant

2004-01-23

2010-12-14

Dickson, Paul N. (Department: 3616)

Land vehicles

Wheeled

Attachment

C280S752000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07850198

ABSTRACT:
A knee protection apparatus includes an airbag and an airbag support that is attached to the airbag. Upon deployment of the airbag, the airbag support together expands so as to cover the instrument panel and thus help the airbag smoothly expand.

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Japanese Office Action for Japanese Patent Application No. 2003-016199 with English Translation.

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