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Vehicle occupant protection device and solid solution gas generating composition therefor

  • US 6,231,701 B1
  • Filed: 02/17/1999
  • Issued: 05/15/2001
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/31/1998
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. An apparatus for inflating an inflatable vehicle occupant protection device comprising a gas generating material, said gas generating material comprising a solid solution of a water soluble liquid oxidizer, a cross-linked hydrophilic polymeric gelling agent, and water;

  • wherein said gelling agent comprises an effective amount of carbon atoms to provide a combustible mixture with said liquid oxidizer; and

    wherein said cross-linked hydrophilic gelling agent forms a reticulated structure in which the liquid oxidizer and water are immobilized.

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