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Inflator with weld spatter collection

  • US 20050230948A1
  • Filed: 04/20/2004
  • Published: 10/20/2005
  • Est. Priority Date: 04/20/2004
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. An apparatus for helping to protect an occupant of a vehicle, said apparatus comprising:

  • an inflatable vehicle occupant protection device;

    an inflator for providing inflation fluid for inflating said inflatable vehicle occupant protection device; and

    a conduit for delivering the inflation fluid from said inflator to said inflatable vehicle occupant protection device;

    said inflator comprising an outlet passage and a conduit receiving portion for receiving an end portion of said conduit, said conduit receiving portion including a wall portion that encircles said outlet passage and is spaced from said end portion of said conduit to help define a annular space between said wall portion and said end portion.

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