Patent ID: 6588838
Filing Date: 2003-07-08
Classification: B60N

Abstract:
A trim cover for use with a vehicle seat having an air bag, the trim cover comprising:an outer layer including a front portion having first and second ends, the outer layer further including first and second bolster portions connected to the first and second ends, respectively, and an intermediate portion connected to the first and second bolster portions at first and second bolster seams, respectively, wherein the first bolster seam is configured to rupture upon deployment of the air bag; a first reinforcement panel positioned adjacent the first bolster portion, the first reinforcement panel having a first end portion connected to the outer layer proximate the first end of the front portion, and a second end portion connected to the outer layer proximate the first bolster seam; and a second reinforcement panel positioned adjacent the intermediate portion, the second reinforcement panel having one end portion connected to the outer layer proximate the first bolster seam, and an opposite end portion connected to the outer layer proximate the second bolster seam; wherein the reinforcement panels are configured to reinforce the outer layer during deployment of the air bag so that the air bag deploys through the first bolster seam.