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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Feb. 20, 2001
Filed:
Jul. 30, 1999
Applicant:
Inventors:
Jay McLaughlin, Southington, CT (US);
Walter T. Ackermann, Watertown, CT (US);
Assignee:
Other;
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Assistant Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
B60N 2/42 ; B60R 2/1055 ;
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
B60N 2/42 ; B60R 2/1055 ;
Abstract
Seat back rapidly deflates on occurrence of a rear end impact to permit upper torso of vehicle occupant to sink into the seat rather than be propelled forward. This permits his head to meet the headrest. Particulate material in headrest absorbs energy.