Patent ID: 6145877
Filing Date: 2000-11-14
Classification: B60R,C06D

Abstract:
An apparatus for inflating an inflatable device, said apparatus comprising:a unitary pressure vessel wall which includes, at a selected location, at least one preformed pressure vessel opening feature whereat said unitary wall preferentially opens upon application of sufficient pressure thereagainst and wherein said unitary pressure vessel wall is formed from an intermediate part comprising a bulkhead containing the at least one preformed pressure vessel opening feature, said intermediate part also comprising first and second oppositely disposed tubular extensions of respective first and second lengths extending from the bulkhead with the first and second tubular extensions each having an open end, the first tubular extension forming a pressure vessel of the apparatus with the open end of the first tubular extension adapted to receive an initiator device and the open end of the second tubular extension adapted to receive a diffuser member.