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Inflatable restraint module with external tether

  • US 6,955,377 B2
  • Filed: 02/20/2003
  • Issued: 10/18/2005
  • Est. Priority Date: 04/06/2002
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. An air bag module comprising:

  • an air bag pack including an inflator and folded air bag of a first width, the air bag capable of inflating upon receipt of inflation gas anda tether having a first portion fixedly attached in relation to one of a portion of the air bag and the inflator, the tether including a second portion comprising a pair of tether flaps or panels configured to envelop opposing sides of the folded air bag, respective distal end regions of the tether flaps or panels positioned in contacting registration to each other, though not attached to each other or attached to another portion of the module, the distal regions of a second width narrower than the first width, a segment of the flaps formed into the contacting registration located adjacent the folded air bag.

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