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Side airbag apparatus

  • US 5,492,361 A
  • Filed: 01/26/1995
  • Issued: 02/20/1996
  • Est. Priority Date: 01/26/1995
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. An airbag equipped restraint for a motor vehicle occupant, the motor vehicle having at least one seat for the occupant, said vehicle seat having bottom and back portions comprising:

  • a stationary arm rest having first and second portions, said first portion extending from said back seat portion in a first direction, said second portion being coupled to said first portion and extending substantially perpendicular therefrom in a manner such that said second portion is in front of said occupant, an opening formed in said second portion of said arm rest; and

    a first airbag and gas generator means positioned in said second portion of said arm rest, detection of a collision by sensor means activating said gas means whereby said first airbag expands upwardly through said opening in said arm rest in front of said occupant when inflated by gas from the gas generator means.

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