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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 15, 2008
Filed:
Aug. 09, 2004
Marius Magdun, Cicero, IN (US);
Marius Magdun, Cicero, IN (US);
Indiana Mills & Manufacturing Inc., Westfield, IN (US);
Abstract
A modular inflatable restraint apparatus includes an elongated housing defining an open channel, a manifold tube, an air bladder inflator and an inflatable air bladder all positioned within the open channel of the housing when the air bladder is deflated. The air bladder is secured to the manifold tube with an open end of the manifold tube in fluid communication with an interior portion of the air bladder and with an inflation end of the inflator. An elongated cover is mounted to the housing to cover the open channel with the manifold tube, deflated air bladder and inflator positioned therein. The inflator is responsive to an activation signal to inflate the air bladder, and at least a portion of the cover is configured to move away from the open channel to allow deployment of the air bladder from the open channel when the inflator inflates the air bladder.