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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 04, 2009
Filed:
Dec. 07, 2005
David W. Schnieder, Waterford, MI (US);
Jill Brunner, Clawson, MI (US);
Jesse Benny, Rochester Hills, MI (US);
David W. Schnieder, Waterford, MI (US);
Jill Brunner, Clawson, MI (US);
Jesse Benny, Rochester Hills, MI (US);
Autoliv ASP, Inc., Ogden, UT (US);
Abstract
An airbag cushion is disclosed for use in automotive protective systems. The airbag cushion includes a tube that may be restricted to prevent gas venting. A cord having a plurality of stoppers is coupled to the tube. Upon airbag deployment, the cord extends until taut or extends until the cushion encounters an obstruction. If pulled taut, the cord incrementally tightens the tube and restricts gas venting. If the cushion encounters an obstruction, the cord remains lax and the tube is able to vent gas.