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Air bag system

  • US 7,681,913 B2
  • Filed: 04/26/2006
  • Issued: 03/23/2010
  • Est. Priority Date: 04/26/2006
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. An air bag system comprising:

  • an inflator operable to release inflation fluid;

    an inflatable cushion, said cushion being inflatable upon release of inflation fluid from said inflator;

    an air bag housing substantially surrounding said cushion, said housing having a vent for venting inflation fluid released by said inflator;

    a first plate including a first portion defining at least a first opening with a nonzero area and a second portion defining at least a second opening with a nonzero area; and

    a second plate including a first portion defining at least a first opening and a second portion defining at least a second opening;

    wherein said first plate is movable from a first position, wherein said first opening of said first plate is aligned with said vent, to a second position, wherein said second opening of said first plate is aligned with said vent; and

    wherein said second plate is movable from a first position in which said first opening of said second plate is aligned with said vent, to a second position in which said second opening of said second plate is aligned with said vent.

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