Abstract: An apparatus (10) for helping to protect an occupant of a vehicle (12) comprises an inflatable device (14) including overlying first and second panels (40, 42) interconnected to form a perimeter connection (46) extending along a perimeter (48) of the device and to define an inflation fluid volume between the first and second panels. The apparatus (10) also comprises a tether (80) having a first end portion (120) connected with the device (14) and a second end portion (122) for connection with a portion (126) of the vehicle (12) for helping to maintain the device in position when inflated. The device (14) has a tether mounting portion (90) comprising interconnected portions (94, 96) of the first and second panels (40, 42). The first end portion (120) of the tether (80) extends between the first and second panels (40, 42) and extends around the tether mounting portion (90).

Abstract: An apparatus for mounting a foot pedal and a steering column to a vehicle, the apparatus having a mounting bracket (10) connectable with a vehicle frame. The foot pedal (26) which controls a vehicle operation is pivotally connected to the mounting bracket (10) by a pivot shaft (30). The steering column (50) is pivotally connected to the mounting bracket (10) by the pivot shaft (30). The steering column (50) includes a steering column member (90) connectable with a steering wheel (94) and rotatable to turn steerable vehicle wheels. A locking mechanism (140) locks the steering column (50) in any one of a plurality of pivot positions relative to the mounting bracket (10).