Patent ID: 6523855
Filing Date: 2003-02-25
Classification: B60R

Abstract:
An air bag system for protecting an occupant comprising:a multi-chambered air bag comprising a main panel, a pair of side panels and a separator panel, said air bag being initially stored in a compact configuration in facing orientation to the occupant to be protected, when inflated a first or main chamber of the air bag extends forward, toward the occupant, of its initially stored location and a second chamber is positioned generally facing the occupant, the first and second chambers separated by a flat separator panel, said separator panel defining two generally straight sides, each side being coupled to the main panel, wherein opposite sides of the separator panel are secured to each of the respective side panels the second chamber located to interfere with the upper chest and head of the occupant, the inflated air bag presenting a face part facing the occupant and a top part extending away from the face part and the occupant, the separator panel extending on a bias from an upper portion of the face part to a rearward portion of the top part.