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Auto ignition package for an air bag inflator

  • US 5,468,017 A
  • Filed: 10/17/1994
  • Issued: 11/21/1995
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/17/1994
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. An apparatus for inflating an inflatable vehicle occupant restraint, said apparatus comprising:

  • a housing;

    gas generating material within said housing to provide gas to inflate the inflatable vehicle occupant restraint when said gas generating material is ignited; and

    an annular auto ignition packet within said housing, said annular auto ignition packet containing material having an ignition temperature below an ignition temperature of said gas generating material.

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