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Filter with stiffening ribs

USRE39611E1 · kind E1 · reissue

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Filing dateApr 11, 2003
Grant dateMay 8, 2007
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Expiry dateApr 11, 2023

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  • Technology area (CPC —)General

Abstract

Annular wire mesh filters for airbag assemblies for passenger vehicles are provided with a series of ribs extending parallel with the axis of the annulus and along the outer wall. The ribs provide added strength to the filter. Also provided is a method of manufacturing the compressed mesh filter with a uniform density, and a molding tool (mold, mandrel, and plunger) for making the compressed mesh articles of this invention.

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