Flow-open inflator
US6244623A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 2, 2000 |
| Grant date | Jun 12, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 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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