Morton International, Inc.

C Wallace Armstrong, Iii

David W Lindsey

In a pyrotechnic or hybrid inflator the combustion gas on its way to inflate the cushion is filtered through at least one layer of wire mesh in which the metal wire mesh is composed of wire having mechanically enhanced surface area. In particular, the strands of wire of the wire mesh is formed with and irregular, roughened peripheral surfaces.

Vehicle safety restraint system

A permanently installed metal retainer for an air bag gas generator igniter tube end closure is tapered press fit for ease of installation, sealing, and enhanced retention, and includes a final crimp into a suitably positioned groove on the end of the igniter tube for positive retention.

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Huntsville, UT, United States of America

C Wallace Armstrong, Iii