Patent ID: 8002311

Claim:
An airbag configured to extend longitudinally along a side of a vehicle comprising: a first section configured to extend in longitudinal and vertical directions; a second section coupled to the first section and configured to extend in longitudinal and vertical directions; and an inlet for receiving inflation gas from an inflator; wherein the length of the first section in the vertical direction is substantially less than the length of the second section in the vertical direction so that the first section solely inflates in a region located between a first trim member and a vehicle frame and the second section inflates into a vehicle cabin; and wherein the first section is located adjacent to the second section in a longitudinal direction such that the first section does not overlap with the second section in the longitudinal direction after inflation; and wherein top edges of the first and second sections form a top edge of the airbag after inflation, and wherein the top edge of the airbag extends along the longitudinal direction; and wherein the inlet is positioned between the first section and second section.