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US 2003/0154876 A1Published application
Multi-nuit pyrotechnic initiation system
AssigneeSpecial Devices, Inc.
InventorsVahan Avetisian, Eishi Kajita, Mher Chimayan
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Abstract
A multi-unit pyrotechnic initiation system includes two or more pyrotechnic initiators molded in place into a base. Each initiator preferably includes a body overmolded around an igniter. The retainers of two or more pyrotechnic initiators may be formed together as part of a unitary substructure.
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A multi-unit pyrotechnic initiation system, comprising:
- a plurality of pyrotechnic initiators, each said initiator having a nonconductive body;
- and
- a base into which each said body is molded.
A multi-unit pyrotechnic initiation system, comprising:
- a substructure comprising a base and a plurality of retainers;
- and
- a nonconductive body molded in place around each said retainer.
A method for making a multi-unit pyrotechnic initiation system, comprising the steps of:
- inserting a plurality of retainers into a base;
- placing an igniter adjacent each said retainer;
- placing said base, retainers, and igniters into a mold adapted to form an overmolded body around each said retainer and adjacent said igniter;
- injecting liquid into said mold, said liquid adapted for injection molding;
- and
- allowing said liquid to harden.
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A method for making a multi-unit pyrotechnic initiation system, comprising the steps of:
- providing a substructure comprising a plurality of retainers interconnected by a base;
- placing an igniter adjacent each said retainer;
- placing said substructure, retainers and igniters into a mold adapted to form an overmolded body around each said retainer and adjacent said igniter;
- injecting liquid into said mold, said liquid adapted for injection molding;
- and
- allowing said liquid to harden.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.