Patent ID: 8419057
Filing Date: 2013-04-16
Classification: B60R

Abstract:
1. A gas generating system comprising: a first enclosure having at least one gas exit opening formed therealong to enable fluid communication between an interior of the first enclosure and an exterior of the first enclosure; a gas generant enclosure positioned in the interior of the first enclosure, wherein the gas generant enclosure encloses the at least one gas exit opening so as to prevent a flow of gas from the interior of the first enclosure through the at least one gas exit opening prior to activation of the gas generating system wherein the gas generant enclosure includes a first opening enabling fluid communication between the gas generant enclosure and an interior portion of the first enclosure exterior of the gas generant enclosure, and wherein a seal is provided to prevent said fluid communication prior to activation of the gas generating system; and wherein the first opening is the only opening enabling fluid communication between the gas generant enclosure and the interior portion of the first enclosure exterior of the gas generant enclosure.