Air bag restraint device

Patent · 17 October 1995

OSTI ID:119042

Marts, D J; Richardson, J G

A rear-seat air bag restraint device is disclosed that prevents an individual, or individuals, from continuing violent actions while being transported in a patrol vehicle`s rear seat without requiring immediate physical contact by the law enforcement officer. The air bag is activated by a control switch in the front seat and inflates to independently restrict the amount of physical activity occurring in the rear seat of the vehicle while allowing the officer to safely stop the vehicle. The air bag can also provide the officer additional time to get backup personnel to aid him if the situation warrants it. The bag is inflated and maintains a constant pressure by an air pump. 8 figs.

• Research Organization: EG & G Idaho Inc
• DOE Contract Number: AC07-76ID01570
• Assignee: Lockheed Idaho Technologies Co., Idaho Falls, ID (United States)
• Patent Number(s): US 5,458,367/A/
• Application Number: PAN: 8-226,135
• OSTI ID: 119042
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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