Attachment device for an inflatable protective cushion

Patent · Wed Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 1997

OSTI ID:871232

Nelsen, James M ^[1]; Luna, Daniel A ^[2]; Gwinn, Kenneth W ^[3]

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1. Albuquerque, NM
2. Los Lunas, NM
3. Cedar Crest, NM

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.

• Research Organization: Sandia National Laboratories (SNL), Albuquerque, NM, and Livermore, CA (United States)
• DOE Contract Number: AC04-94AL85000
• Assignee: Precision Fabric Group (Greensboro, NC)
• Patent Number(s): US 5687986
• OSTI ID: 871232
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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