Patent ID: 7571933

Claim:
A supplemental inflatable restraint system comprising: an inflatable cushion having a contact face, said cushion having folds provided therein, said folds comprising first, second, third and fourth sets of folds created by folding said cushion inwardly from first, second, third and fourth directions, respectively; and an inflation fluid dispensing member selectively actuatable for inflating said cushion, said folds at least partially defining a substantially unobstructed fluid path extending between said inflation fluid dispensing member and a rearward most portion of said contact face following attachment to a support member such that said inflatable cushion is ready for installation within a vehicle; wherein at least some of said folds are tucked between said contact face and said inflation fluid dispensing member such that upon actuation of said inflation fluid dispensing member, fluid emitted therefrom travels through said fluid path to inflate said cushion outwardly such that said cushion is presented as a single layer at said contact face during inflation of said cushion, said at least some of said folds tucked between said contact face and said inflation fluid dispensing member comprising at least one of said third and fourth sets of folds.