Abstract: A support collar having a bladder and a shell. The bladder is adapted to be inflated by a fluid. The shell is adapted to be attached to a harness. When inflated, the bladder is shaped by the shell to form an air chamber. The air chamber is characterized by a cross-section having a center of gravity and a dimension through the center of gravity. The dimension is larger at an open end than at the close end.

Abstract: A restraint harness that reduces frontal and lateral upper body movement of a vehicle occupant during a crash by substantially one-half over conventional restraint harnesses. In addition, the restraint harness further distributes crash load more on the occupant's shoulders, which are better able to handle the load. The restraint harness further distributes the crash load over a greater surface area than conventional restraint harnesses. In the preferred embodiment, the restraint harness is routed in a pulley configuration that restricts occupant movement to approximately one-half the distance that the occupant would move during a crash with a conventional harness restraint. The pulley action reduces slack in the straps, secures the occupant tightly to the seat, and limits the frontal and lateral displacement of the occupant's upper body, arms, and head.