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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
May. 11, 2010
Filed:
Sep. 17, 2008
Amy L. Klinkenberger, Highland, MI (US);
Brent T. Elkin, Imlay City, MI (US);
Amy L. Klinkenberger, Highland, MI (US);
Brent T. Elkin, Imlay City, MI (US);
TK Holdings Inc., Auburn Hills, MI (US);
Abstract
An airbag apparatus includes an airbag module. The airbag module includes an inflatable cushion coupled to an inflator and a retainer. The airbag module additionally includes a cushion wrap. The cushion is folded such that it is in a storage position. The cushion wrap includes a slip section and a retainer end portion. The retainer end portion is affixed to the retainer and disposed adjacent to the slip section. The slip section includes a folded portion and frangible end portion. The folded portion is disposed between the frangible end portion and the retainer end portion. Furthermore, the frangible end portion is affixed to the retainer.