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PCT No. PCT/GB95/02275 Sec. 371 Date May 27, 1997 Sec. 102(e) Date May 27, 1997 PCT Filed Sep. 25, 1995 PCT Pub. No. WO96/09192 PCT Pub. Date Mar. 28, 1996A driver's air bag arrangement comprises an inflatable bag (2), a housing (6) and an inflator module and includes a generally cylindrically shaped gas container (3) shaped and dimensioned so that a substantial part of the container is locatable within a coaxial with a steering column shaft (4) of an automobile, or so that it forms an integral part of the steering column shaft, there being additionally a manifold (8) for directing the gas into the bag in the housing to inflate the bag in an evenly distributed manner and to direct the gas flow radially of the steering column shaft. The manifold may comprise a member such as an internally threaded cap nut (5) which is used for securing the air bag housing and/or a steering column to the steering column shaft or inflator.
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