Patent ID: 7393011
Filing Date: 2008-07-01
Classification: B60R

Abstract:
1. An airbag safety system, the safety system comprising: an inflatable airbag cushion comprising at least a first gas vent opening disposed across a boundary wall of the airbag cushion; at least a first vent cover of pliable character disposed at least partially across said first gas vent opening, the first vent cover comprising an opening substantially misaligned with said first gas vent opening; and at least a first elongate tether extending from an anchor position through said first gas vent opening and through the opening in the first vent cover such that the elongate tether is normally disposed in sliding relation within said first gas vent opening, wherein upon inflation of the airbag cushion, the first vent cover is adapted to deform under pressure and at least partially plug the first gas vent opening.