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Apparatus for restraining a vehicle occupant and method of making the apparatus

  • US 5,533,753 A
  • Filed: 02/03/1995
  • Issued: 07/09/1996
  • Est. Priority Date: 02/03/1995
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. An inflatable air bag for, when inflated, restraining a vehicle occupant, said air bag comprising:

  • air bag material having an outer surface and an inner surface, said inner surface defining a chamber into which inflation fluid is directed to inflate said air bag;

    said air bag including a first opening through which inflation fluid is directed into said chamber;

    said air bag material including at least one flap portion which is folded over and onto one of said inner and outer surfaces to define at least in part a second opening for venting inflation fluid from said chamber, said second opening being spaced apart from said first opening; and

    securing means for fixedly securing said at least one flap portion to said one of said inner and outer surfaces of said air bag material.

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