Patent ID: 7144038
Filing Date: 2006-12-05
Classification: B60R

Abstract:
1. An inflatable side protection airbag, said airbag comprising: (a) a first panel, said first panel having an anterior portion and a posterior portion, said anterior and posterior portions being formed from a single piece of fabric, and (b) a second panel, said second panel having an anterior portion, a posterior portion, and a bridging portion, said anterior and posterior portions being connected to one another by said bridging portion, said bridging portion lying adjacent a void area, said void area being positioned at least partially between said anterior portion and said posterior portion of said second panel, said second panel being formed from more than one cut pieces of fabric; (c) wherein said anterior portion of said first panel is mated to said anterior portion of said second panel in forming a front pillow, (d) wherein said posterior portion of said first panel is mated to said posterior portion of said second panel to form a back pillow, and (e) wherein said anterior and posterior portions of said second panel are not coextensive with said anterior and posterior portions of said first panel.