Apparatus and method for attaching passenger side inflatable restraint chute

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 7891702
APP PUB NO 20090243265A1
SERIAL NO

12412080

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The invention provides for an apparatus and method for attaching a Passenger Side Inflatable Restraint (PSIR) chute. In one embodiment an automotive interior component comprises an automotive instrument panel having an outer surface and an inner surface. The automotive interior component further comprises an automotive PSIR hidden chute assembly contained behind the automotive instrument panel, wherein the PSIR hidden chute assembly has a chute and at least one PSIR door. The chute is connected to the inner surface of the automotive instrument panel. The automotive interior component further comprises a tuning clip connected to the chute and configured to engage the PSIR door. Engagement of the tuning clip to the PSIR door reduces deflection of the automotive instrument panel visible on the outer surface by biasing the PSIR door upward.

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INOAC USA INC1515 EQUITY DRIVE SUITE 200 TROY MI 48084

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Evans, Gregg S Windsor, CA 30 134
Gabriel, Matt Shelby Township, US 2 5

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