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A side restraint assembly includes a side air bag having a main portion secured to the vehicle roof rail, a tubular portion extending from the main portion and a neck portion connected to an inflator for inflating the side air bag. A braided tube encircles the tubular portion and is secured to the r

A side restraint assembly includes a side air bag having a main portion secured to the vehicle roof rail, a tubular portion extending from the main portion and a neck portion connected to an inflator for inflating the side air bag. A braided tube encircles the tubular portion and is secured to the rear pillar. The front of the main portion of the side air bag is secured to the front pillar. When the side air bag is inflated, the braided tube increases in diameter and significantly decreases in length. The decreased length induces tension along the bottom edge of the side air bag thereby positively positioning and retaining the air bag relative to the vehicle. The braided tube has an enlarged bulged portion to enhance the constriction of the braided tube during inflation. A fabric shield may be secured to the braided tube to provide an additional barrier for a rear-seated occupant.

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[ What is claimed is:] [20.]20. A side restraint assembly disposed within a vehicle, the assembly comprising:an inflator for generating inflation gas;an inflatable side air bag having a tubular portion and an enlarged main portion, said tubular portion extending from said main portion towards said i

[ What is claimed is:] [20.]20. A side restraint assembly disposed within a vehicle, the assembly comprising:an inflator for generating inflation gas;an inflatable side air bag having a tubular portion and an enlarged main portion, said tubular portion extending from said main portion towards said inflator, said inflator for inflating said side air bag;a braided tube substantially enclosing said tubular portion, said braided tube having one end secured to said enlarged main portion and another end secured to the vehicle, whereby upon side air bag inflation, the braided tube decreases in length to produce tension for positioning the side air bag relative to the vehicle.