Inflatable Cushioning Device

摘要

Inflatable devices principally for vehicle occupant protection are addressed. Included among the devices are curtains or other cushions ( 18 ) with braided portions ( 42 ) along their lower edges ( 30 ) designed to form semi-rigid members when deployed. Unlike commercially-available vehicle curtains, inflation occurs from the bottom (where the semi-rigid member is formed) upward. The devices additionally optionally may include inflatable nodes ( 46 ) within the curtains ( 18 ) or otherwise extending from the cushions.