Patent ID: 6019390
Filing Date: 2000-02-01
Classification: B60R

Abstract:
A simplified airbag cushion for use in a vehicle restraint system, the cushion comprising:a first body panel section and a second body panel section, wherein each of said first and second body panel sections comprises;a substantially straight upper boundary edge having a first terminal end and a second terminal end,a first substantially straight lateral boundary edge,a second substantially straight lateral boundary edge,a first substantially straight intermediate boundary edge intersecting and extending between said first lateral boundary edge and said first terminal end of said upper boundary edge, anda second substantially straight intermediate boundary edge extending between said second lateral boundary edge and said second terminal end of said upper boundary edge,a rectilinear center panel section enclosed by a first substantially straight boundary edge, a second substantially straight boundary edge, a third substantially straight boundary edge, and a fourth substantially straight boundary edge;said first and second body panel sections being seamed together along corresponding lateral boundary edges and said center panel being seamed around its entire perimeter to said first and second body panel sections by a series of substantially straight seams such that said first and second body panel sections are in surrounding and enclosing relation to said center panel thereby forming an inflatable structure.