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Method and apparatus for providing an inflatable cushion for use with a vehicle door

  • US 7,413,215 B2
  • Filed: 06/09/2004
  • Issued: 08/19/2008
  • Est. Priority Date: 09/17/2003
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A door mounted inflatable device, comprising:

  • a modular member adapted to be mounted to a vehicle door, said modular member defining a recess and a plurality of tab openings,an inflatable cushion disposed within the recess;

    an inflator for providing an inflation output to inflate said inflatable cushion;

    a conduit providing fluid communication between said inflator and said inflatable cushion, said conduit further comprising a diffuser portion disposed within said inflatable cushion, said diffuser portion having a plurality of diffuser openings for dispersement of said inflation output into said inflatable cushion, wherein said inflatable cushion is configured to have an inflated configuration that provides a retention barrier proximate to a surface of the door;

    a carrier plate disposed with the recess and configured to provide a reaction surface for the inflatable cushion; and

    a deployable door having tabs received in the tab openings and covering the recess.

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