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INFLATABLE SEAT BELT INCLUDING A THORAX AIRBAG

  • US 20090066063A1
  • Filed: 09/11/2007
  • Published: 03/12/2009
  • Est. Priority Date: 09/11/2007
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A seat belt assembly to restrain an occupant of a motor vehicle having a side or door, the assembly comprising:

  • a belt webbing extending from a first end to a second end and including a lap portion adjacent the first end and a shoulder portion between the lap portion and the second end, the lap portion including tubular webbing extending from the first end to a transition point and being configured to open at a tear seam, and a solid section extending from the transition point to the second end;

    an airbag being disposed within the tubular webbing and configured to inflate and deploy through the tear seam;

    at least one gas generator being fluidly coupled to the airbag and configured to provide an expanding gas to inflate and deploy the airbag in response to a control signal; and

    at least a first part of the airbag being configured to inflate and deploy above the tubular webbing such that the first part of the airbag is disposed between the occupant and the side or door of the vehicle to provide thorax protection.

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