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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 31, 2001
Filed:
Sep. 29, 1999
Applicant:
Inventors:
Julie Ann Zychowicz, Dearborn Heights, MI (US);
Thomas F. Hrynik, Troy, MI (US);
Thomas Walter Howells, Canton, MI (US);
Gerald Martin Powell, Detroit, MI (US);
Assignee:
Ford Global Technolgies, Inc., Dearborn, MI (US);
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Assistant Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
B60R 2/116 ;
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
B60R 2/116 ;
Abstract
A vehicle restraint assembly,having a selectively inflatable and expandable assembly,and a member,which is selectively and removably coupled to a vent member,and which overlays the assembly,The member,cooperates with the vent member,to direct and transport air within the vehicle passenger compartment,The selectively expanded assembly,causes member,to become selectively dislodged from member,thereby allowing assembly,to enter the vehicle passenger compartment,and to desirably protect the vehicle occupants.