Air bags are a rather modern invention and may be one of the most controversial inventions of our time (Doebler 97). The air bag was first grasped by a man named John W. Hetrick, living in Newport, Rhode Island. His idea came about in 1952 after he was involved in an accident. Hetrick was inspired by the way his arm being put out in front of his daughter was a benefit to her safety, and he, having no restraint was thrown into the dashboard. Hetrick then created the air bag, a brilliant idea. …
