Non-circular steering wheel assembly and airbag module

Details Non-circular steering wheel assembly and airbag module Non-circular steering wheel assembly and airbag module

2003-12-08

2008-10-28

To, Toan (Department: 3616)

Land vehicles

Wheeled

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Reexamination Certificate

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07441799

ABSTRACT:
The application provides non-circular steering wheel designs and steering wheel-mounted airbag housings, cushions, and modules for use in vehicles using non-circular steering wheels. The airbag housings and modules of the invention provide supplemental reaction surfaces to support an airbag cushion mounted on a non-circular steering wheel. Airbag cushions of the invention utilize the steering wheel, steering column or steering wheel shroud as a partial reaction surface to support an airbag cushion.

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