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US 2006/0220362 A1Published application
Gas generator
OwnerDeborah Hordosinventor
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Abstract
A gas generator is provided, the gas generator having a propellant cushion that prevents movement of propellant tablets or grains by providing a bias thereagainst. Furthermore, the cushion is formed from a desiccating material thereby removing moisture and inhibiting moisture uptake by the propellant. Accordingly, variables such as fractured propellant and/or moisture retained within the propellant are mitigated or eliminated, thereby enhancing repeatability of inflator performance.
Claims7
A gas generator comprising:
- a housing having a first end and a second end;
- a gas generant contained within said housing, ignitable upon activation of said gas generator;
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- a gas generant retainer in physical communication with said gas generant, said gas generant retainer biased against said gas generant to restrict movement of the gas generant, and, said retainer comprised of a desiccating material thereby reducing moisture within the housing.
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