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Air bag and method of construction

  • US 6,749,220 B1
  • Filed: 02/16/2001
  • Issued: 06/15/2004
  • Est. Priority Date: 02/16/2001
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A safety apparatus including an air bag inflatable to an initial pressure, the air bag comprising:

  • an inflatable portion formed of woven material and configured with a coating to reduce the flow of inflation gas thereacross to substantially a zero flow rate;

    at least peripheral portions of the air bag configured to be joined along at least one path which defines the location of a corresponding first sewn seam comprising a plurality of stitches piercing corresponding first and second panels of the air bag, seam sealing means for sealing the stitches to control the flow of inflation gas thereacross;

    wherein the seam sealing means includes an adhesive tape applied to a surface of each of the first and second panels along the path of the at least first sewn seam wherein the first sewn seam extends through the tape and through the panel to which it is attached.

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