Flexible airbag case
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1. An airbag comprising:
- a gas generator;
an inflatable safety bag;
an airbag case formed from a flexible material, the airbag case comprising;
a second fold area folded onto a first fold area; and
a first end area and a second end area that are folded onto the second fold area folded onto the first fold area,to define a pocket having only three sides for receiving the gas generator and the inflatable safety bag,wherein the inflatable safety airbag is connected to the airbag case by being glued to the airbag case.
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Abstract
Certain aspects and embodiments of the present invention provide an airbag case at least partly made from a relatively flexible material. The flexible material can be configured to provide the airbag components with the ability to connect to the vehicle and provide a channel to guide the flexible membrane upon expansion. In some embodiments, the airbag case includes a pocket formed from the folded flexible material. The pocket may receive a gas generator and a bag and attached to a cover or dashboard and the vehicle.
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1. An airbag comprising:
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a gas generator; an inflatable safety bag; an airbag case formed from a flexible material, the airbag case comprising; a second fold area folded onto a first fold area; and a first end area and a second end area that are folded onto the second fold area folded onto the first fold area, to define a pocket having only three sides for receiving the gas generator and the inflatable safety bag, wherein the inflatable safety airbag is connected to the airbag case by being glued to the airbag case. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
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Current AssigneeZodiac Automotive US, Inc.
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Original AssigneeZodiac Automotive US, Inc.
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InventorsMatura, Herve, Bouquier, Benoit
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Primary Examiner(s)Dickson; Paul N
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Assistant Examiner(s)BECK, KAREN JANE AMORES
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Application NumberUS11/655,361Publication NumberTime in Patent Office1,271 DaysField of Search280/728.2, 280/729, 280/732, 280/730.2US Class Current280/728.2CPC Class CodesB60R 21/2176 the air bag components bein...
