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High impetus, high burn rate gas generant propellant and seatbelt pretensioner incorporating same

US6964715B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 13, 2003
Grant dateNov 15, 2005
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Expiry dateMar 13, 2023

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC06B23/007
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Gas generating compositions having a fuel preferably comprising a mixture of 5-aminotetrazole (5-AT), azodicarbonamide (ADCA), an oxidizer, and a superfine metal powder burn rate enhancer such as nano-aluminum, for use in automotive seatbelt pretensioners and other suitable applications requiring high impetus, high rate of gas generation. Also, methods of making these compositions, and devices incorporating them such as seatbelt pretensioners.

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