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Inflator connectors for inflatable personal restraints and associated systems and methods

US8439398B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 29, 2011
Grant dateMay 14, 2013
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Expiry dateJul 29, 2031

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T137/0402
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Inflator connectors for inflatable personal restraints and associated systems and methods are described herein. An inflator connector configured in accordance with an embodiment of the present technology, for example, can include a body having an attachment portion and a sleeve portion and a coupling rotatably received in the sleeve portion. The attachment portion of the body can include a first bore having a first engagement feature positioned toward a first opening for operably engaging at least one of an inflator and a gas tube. The sleeve portion can include a second bore in fluid communication with the first bore. The coupling can include a second engagement feature positioned toward a second opening for operably engaging the other of the inflator and the gas tube.

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