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Simplified airbag configuration

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  • US 5,855,393 A
  • Filed: 08/21/1997
  • Issued: 01/05/1999
  • Est. Priority Date: 08/21/1997
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. An inflatable restraint cushion for use in transportation passive restraint systems, the restraint cushion comprising:

  • a first panel section of a generally pyramidal configuration defined by a base segment of a first length, and an apex segment of a second length, wherein said first length is greater than said second length, said base segment having a mouth-forming opening cut therein thereby dividing said base segment into a right base segment section and a left base segment section;

    a second panel section of a generally elongated rectangular configuration, said second panel section extending from said apex segment of said first panel section to form a foldable material blank;

    said right and left base segment sections being joined together along a first seam so as to form an inflation pocket in said first panel section; and

    said second panel section being mated to and enclosing said pocket by means of a single seam extending between edges of said first panel section and mating edges of said second panel section.

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