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Tether attachment for multi-layered inflatable curtain

  • US 6,474,678 B1
  • Filed: 10/23/2001
  • Issued: 11/05/2002
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/23/2001
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. Apparatus for helping to protect an occupant of a vehicle, comprising:

  • an inflatable vehicle occupant protection device comprising overlying first and second panels interconnected to form a perimeter connection extending along a perimeter of said inflatable device and to define an inflation fluid volume between said first and second panels; and

    a tether having a first end portion connected with said inflatable device and a second end portion for connection with a portion of the vehicle for helping to maintain said inflatable device in position when inflated;

    said inflatable device having a tether mounting portion comprising interconnected portions of said first and second panels;

    said first end portion of said tether extending between said first and second panels and extending around said tether mounting portion.

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