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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
May. 18, 2004
Filed:
Sep. 13, 2001
Applicant:
Inventors:
Mark Thomas Winters, Troy, OH (US);
Stephanie L Dunkle, Springboro, OH (US);
Ryan Todd Pinsenschaum, Vandalia, OH (US);
Laura Adelle Hawthorn, Tipp City, OH (US);
Assignee:
Delphi Technologies, Inc., Troy, MI (US);
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
B60R 2/116 ;
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
B60R 2/116 ;
Abstract
An air bag assembly including an inflatable air bag cushion operatively attached to one or more profile restricting tether elements having an operative length which may be adjusted to provide desired inflation and impact response characteristics. The tether elements may be of actuated or self adjusting operative length to provide desired tension characteristics for various impact conditions.