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Rear Impact Occupant Protection Apparatus and Method

  • US 20060186713A1
  • Filed: 05/01/2006
  • Published: 08/24/2006
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/17/1997
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A vehicle including a system for preventing injury to an occupant'"'"'s head and neck during a rear impact, comprising:

  • a support structure for supporting the occupant including an upper body support portion for supporting the occupant'"'"'s head and neck, said support structure having a plurality of different positions selectable by the occupant; and

    a positioning system for adjusting the position of said support structure prior to the rear impact such that said upper body support portion is closer to and preferably in contact with the occupant'"'"'s head and neck during the rear impact whereby motion of the occupant'"'"'s head and neck relative to the occupant'"'"'s back is thereby reduced and preferably eliminated during the rear impact.

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