Attachment device for an inflatable protective cushion
AssigneesPrecision Fabrics Group, Inc., Sandia Corporation
InventorsJames M. Nelsen, Daniel A. Luna, Kenneth W. Gwinn
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Abstract
An inflatable cushion assembly for use with an inflator comprises an inflatable cushion having an inner surface, outer surface, and at least one protrusion extending from one of the inner or outer surfaces. The inflatable cushion defines an opening between the inner surface and the outer surface for receiving the inflator. An attachment member contacts the one of the inner or outer surfaces adjacent the opening and includes a groove for receiving the protrusion, the attachment member securing the inflator within the opening.
Claims11
An inflatable cushion assembly for use with an inflator, the assembly comprising:
- an inflatable cushion having an inner surface and an outer surface, and defining an opening between the inner surface and the outer surface for receiving the inflator;
- an annular attachment member for securing the inflator within the opening, said annular attachment member including a first nonplanar contact surface for contacting a portion of one of the inner or outer surfaces adjacent the opening, wherein the first nonplanar contact surface has at least one first curve or ridge contacting a portion of the inner or outer surfaces;
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- a second annular member including a second nonplanar contact surface having at least one second curve or ridge contacting a portion of the inner or outer surfaces.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.