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An airbag module featuring a reduced number of components is disclosed. The assembly of the module is simplified by the fewer number of components involved and by the use of a single fastener to hold the major components together as a module. The module comprises an inflator, an inflatable cushion,

An airbag module featuring a reduced number of components is disclosed. The assembly of the module is simplified by the fewer number of components involved and by the use of a single fastener to hold the major components together as a module. The module comprises an inflator, an inflatable cushion, an optional cover and an optional insulator, all of which are held together by a single clamp.

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[ We claim:] [1.] An inflatable passive restraint system, comprising:an inflatable cushion having a collar formed from a sheet material extending to an opening,an inflator capable of providing sufficient inflation gas to inflate said inflatable cushion and having exit ports through which said inflat

[ We claim:] [1.] An inflatable passive restraint system, comprising:an inflatable cushion having a collar formed from a sheet material extending to an opening,an inflator capable of providing sufficient inflation gas to inflate said inflatable cushion and having exit ports through which said inflation gas is discharged, anda clamp comprising a band capable of extending substantially about said inflator, wherein:said inflator includes a clamping surface extending about its exterior which is capable of cooperating with said clamp to form an essentially fluid tight connection between said cushion and said inflator when said sheet material is compressed between said clamp and said clamping surface,a portion of said cushion, including at least a portion of said collar, extends over said exit ports and said clamping surface, andsaid band extends around and compresses said collar against said clamping surface forming an essentially fluid tight connection between said cushion and said inflator.