Fuel bottle attachment in fluid fueled inflator

US5924728A · kind A · utility

Assignee

• Autoliv ASP, Inc. · US

Inventors

• John Evans · Knoxville, US
• Scott L. Gary · Wellsville, US
• William R. Eckardt · South Ogden, US
• Lester L. Valencia · Roy, US
• Harry W. Miller, II · Ogden, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Apr 18, 1997
• Grant date: Jul 20, 1999
• Expiry date: Apr 18, 2017

Classification

• Technology area (CPC B): Performing Operations; Transporting
• CPC primary: B60R2021/2725
• WIPO field: Transport
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

An improved inflator featuring a more reliable and more readily assembled reservoir is described. The reservoir features an interlocking channel lock connection with an adapter which is separately attached to the inflator housing. The reservoir is particularly intended for storing liquid fuels, but is applicable to a variety of fluids.