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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Sep. 24, 1996
Filed:
Nov. 07, 1994
Applicant:
Inventors:
Assignee:
Kabushiki Kaisha Tokai-Rika-Denki Seisakusho, Aichi-ken, JP;
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Assistant Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
B60R / ;
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
280731 ; 2807431 ; 2807432 ;
Abstract
An apparatus is provided for an air bag mounted in a Vehicle such that a steering wheel rotates with respect to the air bag. The air bag inflates towards an occupant upon sudden decelerations of the vehicle, thereby protecting the occupant's head. The air bag includes a lower portion formed into a substantially straight line restricting the air bag's expanded volume and height to facilitate use with a seat belt.