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Airbag module using active venting membrane

  • US 20040021307A1
  • Filed: 08/01/2002
  • Published: 02/05/2004
  • Est. Priority Date: 08/01/2002
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. An apparatus for controllably venting gas produced by an airbag inflator comprising:

  • a housing having a plurality of walls defining an interior and an exterior;

    a venting hole located in a housing wall;

    a membrane sealing the venting hole, the membrane preventing fluid communication between the interior and exterior of the housing; and

    an initiator located at a position relative to the membrane, such that upon an initiation instant, the initiator produces a hole in the membrane.

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