Patent ID: 7234771
Filing Date: 2007-06-26
Classification: B60N

Abstract:
1. A side-protective head restraint pad comprising: (a) an air bladder, including a pump for selectively inflating the air bladder and a release valve for selectively deflating the air bladder; (b) an energy-absorbing component; (c) a comfort component; (d) the air bladder, energy-absorbing component and comfort component being positioned in overlaid configuration to define a unit; (e) the head restraint pad adapted for being placed in a seat in lateral alignment with one side of the head of an occupant and inflatable or deflatable as appropriate to restrain the head against injurious lateral movement caused by a side impact relative to the seat; and (f) a flexible container within which the energy-absorbing component is positioned, the energy-absorbing component being sandwiched between the air bladder and the comfort component, and a comfort component side of the head restraint pad being adapted for being placed adjacent the head of an occupant.