Airbag cushion with cinch tube for reduced out-of-position effects
CA 2575577 C · Owner: Jamison, Patrick D. · Inventors: Jamison, Patrick D.; Rose, Larry D.; Smith, Bradley W.
Overview
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An airbag cushion is disclosed for use in automotive protective systems. The airbag cushion includes a tube that may be restricted to prevent gas venting. A cord is coupled to the tube and to a surface of the cushion. Upon airbag deployment, the cord extends until taut or extends until the cushion encounters an obstruction. If pulled taut the cord tightens the tube and , restricts gas venting. If the cushion encounters an obstruction the cord , remains lax and the tube is able to vent gas.
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- Filed August 1, 2005 and granted June 18, 2013. A Canadian patent filed from October 1, 1989 lasts 20 years from filing, so its term ended August 1, 2025.
- Certificates of supplementary protection extend only drug patents, and it isn't classified as one.
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