Side airbag module and method of manufacture

An airbag module for deploying an inflatable cushion along an interior side of a vehicle, the airbag module comprising: a first inflatable cushion providing a first inflatable portion when inflated; an inflator for providing an inflation force to the first inflatable cushion in accordance with a predetermined activation event; and a fluid dispersing conduit for providing the inflation force to the first inflatable cushion, the fluid dispersing conduit being in fluid communication with the first inflatable cushion and the inflator wherein the fluid dispersing conduit comprises a portion disposed between the inflator and the first inflatable cushion, wherein the portion provides a means for increasing an inflatable coverage of the airbag module by providing an area disposed between the first inflatable cushion and the inflator, wherein the area is capable of being converted into a diffuser opening for a second inflatable cushion, wherein the second inflatable cushion is inflated by the inflation force and the second inflatable cushion provides a second inflatable portion when inflated, the second inflatable portion being smaller than the first inflatable portion.