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Inflator using reversing axial flow

US7125042B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 25, 2004
Grant dateOct 24, 2006
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Expiry dateJul 25, 2024

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60R2021/2648
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An inflator (10) having an inflator body (12) with a plurality of elongate chambers (16, 18, 20, 22) and bores (17, 19, 21) formed therein. In a preferred embodiment, the bores (17, 19, 21) are formed in ends (12a, 12b) of the inflator body (12) and positioned co-radially with adjacent chambers, fluidly connecting the same and providing for a reversing axial flow in the inflator (10) for inflation gas.

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