Abstract: A component for a vehicle interior may comprise a panel comprising a structure, and an airbag comprising a cushion for deployment through the panel. The airbag may be directly attached to the structure. The airbag may comprise a set of holes for attachment to the structure. The structure may comprise a set of posts for the set of holes. The structure may comprise an airbag chute. The component may comprise a cover coupled to the structure and an inflator coupled to the cover. The cover may clamp the airbag between the cover and the structure. The airbag may comprise at least one flap coupled between the cover and the structure. The cover may be staked to the structure. The structure may comprise a frame for attachment of the airbag and the cover to the structure. The component may comprise a trim component, instrument panel or door panel.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a folded airbag comprising the steps of: providing an airbag cushion; heating the airbag material, folding the heated airbag material; compressing the folded airbag material obtained in step c) and optionally cooling the compressed airbag.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a folded airbag comprising the steps of: providing an airbag cushion; heating the airbag material, folding the heated airbag material; compressing the folded airbag material obtained in step c) and optionally cooling the compressed airbag.

Abstract: A subtractive suppression hybridization (SSH) assay and uses thereof are described. In particular, methods of identifying and isolating nucleic acid sequences, which are unique for a certain cell, tissue or organism are provided, wherein said unique nucleid acid sequences are related to for example diseases genes. More specifically, SSH assays for unique genomic DNA sequences and improved SSH assays that are combined with 2D gel electrophoresis techniques are provided. The presented methods are particular useful for the identification of genes involved in the development of various diseases, including cancer, hypertension and diabetes as well as for monitoring animals and food, for example for infection agents and other contaminants.

Abstract: A heatable veneer element for motor vehicle steering wheels and process for producing such a veneer element are disclosed. More particularly, a heatable veneer element for motor vehicle steering wheels is provided that includes a covering veneer piece having at least one layer of wood and/or imitation wood and a heating element which is joined inseparably to the covering veneer piece and serves to heat the covering veneer piece. The covering veneer piece is joined directly and inseparably to the heating element. This has the advantage that the distance which has to be traveled by the heat generated by means of the heating element is minimized and a short heating time (<3 min) of the ring of the steering wheel can thus be realized. The distance to be traveled corresponds essentially to the thickness of the covering veneer piece whose one or more layers can each be made very thin, i.e. <1 mm.

Abstract: A method for folding an airbag for an airbag module involves straightening the airbag out in the direction of a straightening axis, starting from a gas inlet opening of the airbag. The airbag in the straightened-out state, or during the straightening-out operation, is pushed into a guide sleeve in the direction of the straightening axis. The airbag is then pushed together, and in the method folded, within the guide sleeve in the longitudinal direction thereof, in the direction of the straightening axis. An apparatus for folding an airbag for an airbag module has a straightening ram which, for the purpose of straightening out the airbag, can be pushed into the latter in the direction of a straightening axis by way of a gas inlet opening which has a guide sleeve. The guide sleeve is arranged coaxially with respect to the straightening ram. The straightening ram can be pushed along the straightening axis.

Abstract: An airbag module has a gas generator. A gas generator support is connected to the gas generator. A cover is connected to the gas generator support. An airbag is arranged in a folded state between the gas generator, including the gas generator support, and the cover. The airbag is provided with an opening in which the gas generator including the gas generator support is installed. The airbag is further provided with passageways in the peripheral area of opening through which hooks or projections of the gas generator support and/or the cover engage extend.