Multiple stage inflator

Details Multiple stage inflator Multiple stage inflator

2005-04-05

2005-04-05

Price, Thomas (Department: 3643)

Land vehicles

Wheeled

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Reexamination Certificate

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06874814

ABSTRACT:
A dual stage inflator is disclosed in the present invention. The dual stage inflator comprises a diffuser subassembly and a gas generator subassembly. Also disclosed is a multiple stage inflator, which comprises a diffuser subassembly, a first gas generator subassembly, and a second gas generator subassembly. Both the dual stage inflator and the multiple stage inflator have numerous output characteristics or output profiles associated therewith to protect different size and position vehicle occupants. The dual stage inflator and the multiple stage inflator release either stored gas or stored gas mixed with combustion gaseous products from the burning of gas generant.

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