Patent ID: 7032778
Filing Date: 2006-04-25
Classification: B64D,F42B,Y10T

Abstract:
1. Apparatus for inflating an inflatable device comprising: a first stage gas source comprising; a second stage gas source comprising a pyrotechnic gas generator having a gas output directed into said first stage pressure vessel; an initiator for initiating said second stage gas source such that the gas output of said second stage gas source is directed into said first stage pressure vessel a predetermined period after actuation of said externally actuated valve; and, a pressure actuated valve having an inlet and an outlet, said pressure actuated valve being interposed in said gas flow path between said first stage pressure vessel and said inflatable device, said pressure actuated valve being operable to open a gas flow path between said externally actuated valve and said inflatable device when a pressure at said inlet of said pressure actuated valve exceeds a predetermined threshold pressure.