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Title: Attachment device for an inflatable protective cushion

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. 22 figs.

Inventors:
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Issue Date:
Research Org.:
Sandia National Laboratories (SNL), Albuquerque, NM, and Livermore, CA (United States)
Sponsoring Org.:
USDOE, Washington, DC (United States)
OSTI Identifier:
563713
Patent Number(s):
5687986
Application Number:
PAN: 8-579,827
Assignee:
Precision Fabric Group, Greensboro, NC (United States)
DOE Contract Number:  
AC04-94AL85000
Resource Type:
Patent
Resource Relation:
Other Information: PBD: 18 Nov 1997
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English
Subject:
42 ENGINEERING NOT INCLUDED IN OTHER CATEGORIES; ENGINEERED SAFETY SYSTEMS; COUPLINGS; DESIGN; GAS INJECTION; EXPANSION

Citation Formats

Nelsen, J M, Luna, D A, and Gwinn, K W. Attachment device for an inflatable protective cushion. United States: N. p., 1997. Web.
Nelsen, J M, Luna, D A, & Gwinn, K W. Attachment device for an inflatable protective cushion. United States.
Nelsen, J M, Luna, D A, and Gwinn, K W. Tue . "Attachment device for an inflatable protective cushion". United States.
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author = {Nelsen, J M and Luna, D A and Gwinn, K W},
abstractNote = {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. 22 figs.},
doi = {},
journal = {},
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place = {United States},
year = {Tue Nov 18 00:00:00 EST 1997},
month = {Tue Nov 18 00:00:00 EST 1997}
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