Patent ID: 6378898
Filing Date: 2002-04-30
Classification: B60R

Abstract:
An inflatable air bag for restraining an occupant in a seat during a sudden deceleration of a vehicle, the air bag comprising:an inflatable envelope of a fabric material; a fluid-receiving inlet attached to said envelope to receive inflation fluid for inflating said envelope, wherein said inflatable envelope has generally an L shape when inflated, and wherein the L shape comprises: a torso section for protecting the body of the occupant between the waist and the neck; a lap section for protecting the body of the occupant between the waist and the knees; and a rearwardly protruding section extending from the torso section for protecting the body of the occupant below the neck; and a seat belt connected to one surface of said envelope between the torso and the lap sections forming a waist section allowing fluid communication between said torso and lap sections.