Tether attachment for multi-layered inflatable curtain

Apparatus for helping to protect an occupant of a vehicle that has a side structure and a roof, said apparatus comprising:

• an inflatable vehicle occupant protection device having a stored position extending along the side structure of the vehicle near the intersection of the side structure and the vehicle roof, said inflatable device being inflatable in a downward direction away from the vehicle roof into an inflated position between the side structure of the vehicle and a vehicle occupant;
• and
• a tether having a first end portion connected with said inflatable device and a second end portion for connection with a portion of the vehicle for helping to maintain said inflatable device in position when inflated;
• said inflatable device comprising first and second panels defining an inflation fluid volume, said inflatable device having a tether mounting portion at which said first and second panels are interconnected;
• and
• said first end portion of said tether forming a loop extending between said first and second panels and around said tether mounting portion;
• said first end portion of said tether having a terminal end fastened to another portion of said tether to provide said loop.