Autoliv Asp, Incorporated

Brian Seymour

Larry D Rose

Richard Lawrence Matsu

Michael Joseph Lachat

Geoffrey A Mills

Don Paxton

Dave Zecchin

Scott Dershem

An inflatable airbag cushion assembly with a release device for electronic communication with a sensor in a vehicle. The cushion assumes two different configurations depending on the occupant's position. The configurations are achieved via tethers along with closeable vent(s) to control cushion pressure.

Dual depth airbag with active venting

An airbag assembly comprising an airbag cushion, a deployment flap and an extension flap attached to the deployment flap, is disclosed. The deployment flap is configured to protect the airbag cushion as it deploys from the module housing. The extension flap is configured to position the airbag cushion during deployment. In some embodiments, the airbag assembly may also include a cinch tube arrangement.

Airbag protection flap

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Oakland Township, MI, United States of America

Brian Seymour