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Hybrid inflator

US5602361A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMar 18, 1994
Grant dateFeb 11, 1997
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Expiry dateMar 18, 2014

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC06D5/10
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A hybrid inflator for an automotive inflatable safety system and method for assembling the same. In one embodiment, a mixture of an inert gas (e.g., argon) and oxygen are contained within the inflator housing and a gun type propellant is used in the gas generator to supply the propellant gases.

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