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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 10, 2000
Filed:
Jun. 29, 1999
Applicant:
Inventor:
Masami Tonooka, Shizuoka, JP;
Assignee:
Nihon Plast Co., Ltd., Fuji, JP;
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
B60R / ;
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
2807431 ;
Abstract
The invention relates to an automotive air bag for an air bag device. This air bag in an inflated condition is generally pentahedral by the provision of a first or bottom surface, a second or upper surface, a front surface for cushioning a front passenger, and a pair of side surfaces. The first and second surfaces each extend from a first or forehand edge portion of the air bag. The first surface has (1) an opening for introducing gas into the air bag and (2) a reinforced portion surrounding the opening and adapted to be fastened to a retainer. This opening is disposed in the vicinity of the first edge portion. Thus, the air bag can efficiently be inflated.