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Self-contained actuation and detection device

US4175677A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateAug 11, 1977
Grant dateNov 27, 1979
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Expiry dateAug 11, 1997

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA62C37/12
  • WIPO fieldEnvironmental technology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A double ended piston assembly is maintained in a cocked position in a stepped piston chamber under the influence of pressurized sensor gas. Loss of pressure results in the pistons being driven to an actuating position wherein a puncture element carried thereby fractures a frangible disc in a high pressure gas container. High pressure actuating gas from the container is then routed by the device to operate a responsive device.

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