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Method of protecting vehicle occupants in a vehicle seat of a vehicle

  • US 20110077826A1
  • Filed: 09/24/2010
  • Published: 03/31/2011
  • Est. Priority Date: 09/25/2009
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method of protecting an occupant of a vehicle seat having at least a seat surface, a backrest and a headrest, said method comprising:

  • detecting a present or imminent rear impact; and

    applying a force said occupant in the direction of an impact force occurring as a result of the rear impact, by causing an active movement of at least one of the backrest and the headrest.

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