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Flow-open inflator

US6244623A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 2, 2000
Grant dateJun 12, 2001
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Expiry dateFeb 2, 2020

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60R2021/26094
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An inflator apparatus for inflating an inflatable device and a method are provided which utilize a burst disk arrangement which results in a sequential opening regime such as may desirably provide a form of the above-described S curve inflation performance behavior without necessitating the use of or reliance on mechanical opening devices such as projectiles or piston members.

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