Apparatus for controlling flow of inflation fluid through a vent opening of an air bag module

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APP PUB NO 20080036188A1
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11502786

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An apparatus for controlling flow of inflation fluid through a vent opening (50) in an air bag module (10) includes a vent member (14) movable to control flow of the inflation fluid through the vent opening. The vent member (14) includes a vent member opening (84) extending through the vent member. A tether (12) for controlling movement of the vent member (14) includes a first portion (90) and second portion (92). The second portion (92) is folded to form multiple layers (112, 114). The tether (12) is positioned relative to the vent member (14) so that the multiple layers (112, 114) of the second portion (92) engage a first side (62) of the vent member. The first portion (90) of the tether (12) extends through the vent member opening (50) and away from an opposite second side (60) of the vent member (14). The engagement of the second portion (92) with the vent member (14) causes the vent member (14) to move in response to movement of the tether (12).

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TRW VEHICLE SAFETY SYSTEMS INC4505 WEST 26 MILE RD WASHINGTON MI 48094

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Braun, William P Romeo, MI 15 288
Fischer, Kurt F Leonard, MI 96 1515
Gould, Douglas M Lake Orion, MI 35 423
Kalczynski, Colleen Shelby Township, MI 3 94
Loyd, Michael J Rochester Hills, MI 3 49

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