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Upper body side protection device for a vehicle occupant and vehicle seat

  • US 20040007905A1
  • Filed: 07/09/2003
  • Published: 01/15/2004
  • Est. Priority Date: 07/12/2002
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. An upper body side protection device for an occupant of a vehicle which is equipped with a vehicle seat including a seat surface and a back rest, said protection device comprising a side gas bag extending to the side of said upper body, said side gas bag having a ring-shaped inflatable chamber which extends from said seat surface at the side of said upper body to at least close to an upper edge of said back rest and surrounds a central region of said gas bag, said central region in an inflated state of said gas bag having a smaller thickness than said inflatable chamber, measured horizontally and transversely to a longitudinal direction of the vehicle.

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