Gas generator
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1. A gas generator comprising:
- a housing having a first end and a second end;
an auto-ignition composition comprising nitrocellulose, a polymeric binder and an oxidizer;
a gas generating composition formed as a plurality of tablets,wherein said auto-ignition composition is contained within a resilient cushion for cushioning of said gas generating composition and, said cushion is axially spaced from said first end and said second end in physical communication with at least one of said plurality of tablets.
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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 an auto-igniting material thereby functioning not only as a cushion, but also as an enhanced auto-ignition charge.
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1. A gas generator comprising:
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a housing having a first end and a second end; an auto-ignition composition comprising nitrocellulose, a polymeric binder and an oxidizer; a gas generating composition formed as a plurality of tablets, wherein said auto-ignition composition is contained within a resilient cushion for cushioning of said gas generating composition and, said cushion is axially spaced from said first end and said second end in physical communication with at least one of said plurality of tablets. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
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13. A gas generator comprising:
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an auto-ignition composition comprising nitrocellulose, silicone, and an oxidizer selected from metal chlorates and perchlorates, and mixtures thereof; a gas generating composition formed as a plurality of tablets, wherein said auto-ignition composition is entrained within a resilient cushion for cushioning of said gas generating composition to inhibit fracture of said plurality of tablets. - View Dependent Claims (14, 15, 16, 17, 18)
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19. A gas generator comprising:
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an auto-ignition composition; a gas generating composition formed as a plurality of tablets; and a polymeric resilient cushion containing said auto-ignition composition mixed therein, said resilient cushion constraining movement of said plurality of tablets.
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