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Air bag module with vent cover

  • US 20040113406A1
  • Filed: 12/09/2003
  • Published: 06/17/2004
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/12/2001
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. An apparatus for helping to protect an occupant of a vehicle, said apparatus comprising:

  • an inflatable vehicle occupant protection device inflatable to help protect a vehicle occupant;

    an inflator for providing inflation fluid for inflating said protection device;

    a vent member including at least one vent opening for venting said inflation fluid; and

    a vent cover having a closed condition for blocking fluid flow through said at least one vent opening and an open condition for permitting fluid flow through said at least one vent opening, said vent cover including a side wall having at least one portion that projects from said side wall into said vent member to help maintain said vent cover in said closed condition.

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