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INFLATING DEVICE FOR USE WITH VEHICLE SAFETY SYSTEMS

  • US 3,773,353 A
  • Filed: 09/05/1972
  • Issued: 11/20/1973
  • Est. Priority Date: 09/05/1972
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. An apparatus for use in connection with a safety system utilizing an inflatable member, said apparatus comprising:

  • a. propellant storage means having an outlet end and a remote end spaced therefrom;

    b. two propellant chambers in said propellant storage means in axial alignment with each other with one positioned adjacent said outlet end and the other positioned adjacent said remote end;

    c. a propellant charge in each of said chambers;

    d. a first ignitor means positioned at said remote end for igniting the propellant charge in the propellant chamber adjacent said outlet end;

    e. second ignitor means for igniting the propellant charge in the propellant chamber adjacent said remote end; and

    f. means providing a fire path from said first ignitor means through said propellant chamber adjacent said remote end to said propellant chamber adjacent said outlet end to permit the ignition of said propellant charge in said propellant chamber adjacent said outlet end upon firing of said first ignitor means without igniting the propellant charge in said propellant chamber adjacent said remote end.

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