Gas generator
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1. A gas generator comprising:
- a housing having a first end and a second end;
a chlorine-containing composition contained within said housing, ignitable upon activation of said gas generator; and
an elastomeric retainer contained within said housing, said retainer comprised of a desiccating material.
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Abstract
A gas generator is provided, the gas generator having a propellant cushion that prevents movement of propellant tablets or grains by providing a bias thereagainst. Furthermore, the cushion is formed from a desiccating material thereby removing moisture and inhibiting moisture uptake by the propellant during manufacture of the gas generator. The elastomeric cushion is also able to manage the presence of chlorine-containing products during periods of inactivation of the gas generator. Accordingly, variables such as fractured propellant and/or moisture retained within the propellant are mitigated or eliminated, thereby enhancing repeatability of inflator performance.
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10 Claims
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1. A gas generator comprising:
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a housing having a first end and a second end; a chlorine-containing composition contained within said housing, ignitable upon activation of said gas generator; and an elastomeric retainer contained within said housing, said retainer comprised of a desiccating material. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
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8. A gas generator comprising:
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a housing having a first end and a second end; a gas generating composition; a chlorine-containing composition contained within said housing; and a resilient cushion comprised of a silicon-based elastomer and molecular sieve, said cushion biased against said gas generating composition.
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9. A gas generator comprising:
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a housing having a first end and a second end; a gas generant contained within said housing, ignitable upon activation of said gas generator; and a gas generant retainer comprised of an elastomer and a desiccant, said retainer in physical contact with said gas generant for absorbing moisture contained within the housing prior to combustion of the gas generant. - View Dependent Claims (10)
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