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Automotive air bag filter with support member

US5643345A · kind A · utility

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15Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateSep 18, 1995
Grant dateJul 1, 1997
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Expiry dateSep 18, 2015

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S264/48
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A filter for an inflatable vehicle occupant restraint inflator includes a tubular filter element having a generally cylindrical interior surface and a generally cylindrical outer surface having a predetermined diameter and a predetermined axial length and spaced radially outwardly from the inner surface. A tubular support member surrounds the outer surface. The support member is of an axial length equal to at least a major portion of the axial length of the outer surface and has an inner diameter substantially similar to the diameter of the outer surface for close surrounding engagement therewith. The support member has a plurality of through openings.

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