Abstract: An inflatable curtain airbag module is disclosed. The airbag module may include an inflatable curtain that has several inflatable chambers, at least one of which provides impact protection below an A-pillar of a vehicle. The chamber below the A-pillar may be bottom-filled, while the other chambers are top-filled. The airbag module may also include a sail panel attached to the inflatable curtain at an angle with respect to a direction of compaction of the inflatable curtain.

Abstract: A mounting bracket that may be used to mount an inflatable curtain airbag having a manifold to a vehicle interior is disclosed. The mounting bracket includes a base bracket that has at least one aperture and at least one connecting tab. The mounting bracket also includes a retaining clip that is attachable to the base bracket. The retaining clip has at least one receiving portion and at least one inserting tab. The at least one inserting tab is constructed such that it may be inserted into the at least one aperture. Similarly, the at least one connecting tab is designed to engaged the at least one receiving portion. Preferably, the mounting bracket is constructed such that when the retaining clip is attached to the base bracket, the mounting bracket retains the manifold between the base bracket and the clip.