Abstract: A vehicle airbag assembly, method of deployment and manufacture. The airbag assembly includes at least one inflatable portion and at least one non-inflatable portion. At least one mass is operably attached to the non-inflatable portion. Upon inflation of the inflatable portion, the mass provides a substantial tautness to the non-inflatable portion. The deployment method includes providing at least one inflatable portion and at least one non-inflatable portion. The airbag assembly is operably attached to the vehicle. A mass operably attached to the non-inflatable portion is provided. The inflatable portion is inflated. The non-inflatable portion of the airbag is extended substantially taut upon inflation of the inflatable portion with the mass. The manufacturing method includes forming at least one inflatable portion and at least one non-inflatable portion. At least one mass is operably attached to the non-inflatable portion.

Abstract: A device provides unrestricted deployment of an inflatable device in a vehicle. A bracket is configured to hold the inflatable device. The bracket is attached to the vehicle, with a portion of the bracket being configured to move toward an interior space of the vehicle such that a wall of the inflatable device is prevented from contacting interior objects in the vehicle adjacent the bracket.