Patent · US Expired

Directional compressed gas inflator

US5826904A · kind A · utility

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19Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateJun 10, 1996
Grant dateOct 27, 1998
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Expiry dateJun 10, 2016

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60R21/261
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A compressed gas inflator to be used in passive restraint airbag systems is disclosed. The inflator includes a manifold which discharges the inflation gas in the direction the airbag cushion is intended to inflate, resulting in less damage being inflicted on the airbag cushion during inflation and more consistent airbag inflation performance.

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