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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 08, 2002
Filed:
May. 21, 1997
Applicant:
Inventors:
Gershon Yaniv, Scottsdale, AZ (US);
David J. Romeo, Etna, WY (US);
Dirk J. Hardtmann, Phoenix, AZ (US);
Assignee:
Simula, Inc., Phoenix, AZ (US);
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
B60R 2/122 ;
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
B60R 2/122 ;
Abstract
This invention is an Inflatable Tubular Bolster (ITB) which prevents or limits injury to an occupant of a motor vehicle due to a frontal or semi-frontal crash. In particular, the invention protects the front seat occupant's legs and lower torso by providing a cushioned barrier that absorbs impact energy and restricts the occupant's lower body from moving forward and into or underneath the instrument panel and toward the foot well. This invention can be effective in any vehicle where an occupant's lower body is subject to crash injury from a dashboard, instrument panel, or similar structure.