T K Holdings, Inc.

Automotive Systems Laboratory, Inc.

Cory G Miller

Graylon K Williams

Sudhakar R Ganta

A novel compound, used for example, as a gas generating fuel, is defined as a compound having the structural formula of R&#x2014;R&#x2014;R, wherein R1 is a benzene ring with nitro substitution, R2 is a tetrazolyl group with a C&#x2014;C bond to the benzene ring, and R3 is a tetrazolyl group with a C&#x2014;C bond to the benzene ring. Other fuels used in the gas generant compositions of the present invention include methylene bi(tetrazole); and 2,3-bis(tetrazolo) pyrazine. A method of making the compound is also provided. Gas generant compositionscontaining these fuels are provided within a gas generator. The gas generatormay be contained within a gas generating systemsuch as an airbag inflatoror seat belt assembly, or more broadly within a vehicle occupant protection system

Gas generant compositions

A novel compound, used for example, as a gas generating fuel, is defined as a compound having the structural formula of R&#x2014;R&#x2014;R, wherein R1 is a urea group, R2 is a tetrazolyl group with a C&#x2014;N bond to the urea group, and R3 may be defined as a non-tetrazolyl, triazolyl, heterocyclic, heterocyclic amine, aliphatic, aliphatic amine, aryl, alkyl, hydrogen, or nitrogen group linked to the free nitrogen on the urea group. A method of making the compound is also provided. A gas generating compositioncontaining the novel compound as a fuel, and an oxidizer is also provided. The novel compound may be contained within a gas generant compositionwithin a gas generator. The gas generatormay be contained within a gas generating system such as an airbag inflatoror seat belt assemblyor more broadly within a vehicle occupant protection system

A novel compound, tris (5-amino tetrazolo) triazine is used for example, as a gas generating fuel. A method of making the compound is also provided. A gas generating composition, containing the novel compound as a fuel, and an oxidizer is also provided. The novel compound may be contained within a gas generant composition, within a gas generator. The gas generatormay be contained within a gas generating systemsuch as an airbag inflatoror seat belt assembly, or more broadly within a vehicle occupant protection system

A novel compound, used for example, as a gas generating fuel, is defined as a compound having the structural formula of wherein: R4 is a triazine ring; R1 is selected from the group consisting of a tetrazolyl group, CH3, OCH3, &#x2014;CN, &#x2014;C2H, NCO, &#x2014;NHNH2, NO, NO2, OH, Cl, &#x2014;NHCONH2, &#x2014;OCOR, NHNO2, substituted tetrazoles, and substituted triazoles; R2 is selected from the group consisting of a tetrazolyl group, CH3, OCH3, &#x2014;CN, &#x2014;C2H, NCO, &#x2014;NHNH2, NO, NO2, OH, Cl, &#x2014;NHCONH2, &#x2014;OCOR, NHNO2, substituted tetrazoles, and substituted triazoles; R3 is selected from the group consisting of a tetrazolyl group, CH3, OCH3, &#x2014;CN, &#x2014;C2H, NCO, &#x2014;NHNH2, NO, NO2, OH, Cl, &#x2014;NHCONH2, &#x2014;OCOR, NHNO2, substituted tetrazoles, and substituted triazoles.

A novel compound, used for example, as a gas generating fuel, is methoxy carbonyl-5 amino tetrazole. A method of making the compound is also provided. A gas generating composition, containing the novel compound as a fuel, and an oxidizer is also provided. The novel compound may be contained within a gas generant composition, within a gas generator. The gas generatormay be contained within a gas generating systemsuch as an airbag inflatoror seat belt assembly, or more broadly within a vehicle occupant protection system

A novel compound, used for example, as a gas generating fuel, is defined as a compound having the structural formula of R&#x2014;R&#x2014;R, wherein R1 is a urea group, R2 is a tetrazolyl group with a C&#x2014;N bond to the urea group, and R3 may be defined as a non-tetrazolyl, triazolyl, heterocyclic, heterocyclic amine, aliphatic, aliphatic amine, aryl, alkyl, hydrogen, or nitrogen group linked to the free nitrogen on the urea group. A method of making the compound is also provided. A gas generating compositioncontaining the novel compound as a fuel, and an oxidizer is also provided. The novel compound may be contained within a gas generant compositionwithin a gas generatorThe gas generatormay be contained within a gas generating system such as an airbag inflatoror seat belt assemblyor more broadly within a vehicle occupant protection system

A polyvinyl(tetrazole) is formed by a water-based method. A gas generating compositioncontaining the polyvinyl(tetrazole) is contained within an exemplary gas generator. An article or gas generating systemincorporates the polyvinyl(tetrazole) therein. A vehicle occupant protection systemincorporates the gas generating system. An article or substratecontaining a coatingformed from the product of the water-based method is also described.

Water-based synthesis of poly(tetrazoles) and articles formed therefrom

A novel compound, used for example, as a gas generating fuel, is defined as a compound having the structural formula of R&#x2014;R&#x2014;R, wherein R1 is a benzene ring with nitro substitution, R2 is a tetrazolyl group with a C&#x2014;C bond to the benzene ring, and R3 is a tetrazolyl group with a C&#x2014;C bond to the benzene ring. A method of making the compound is also provided. A gas generating composition containing the novel compound as a fuel, and an oxidizer is also provided. The novel compound is contained within a gas generant composition, within a gas generator. The gas generator may be contained within a gas generating system such as an airbag inflator or seat belt assembly, or more broadly within a vehicle occupant protection system.

A gas generating compositioncontaining a polyvinylazole is contained within an exemplary gas generator. A gas generating systemincorporates the polyvinylazole therein. A vehicle occupant protection systemincorporates the gas generating system

A vinylated tetrazole substituted at the 5-position of the tetrazole ring is formed by a water-based method. A gas generating compositioncontaining the vinylated tetrazole is contained within an exemplary gas generatorA gas generating systemincorporates the vinylated tetrazole therein. A vehicle occupant protection systemincorporates the gas generating system

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Rochester, MI, United States of America

Cory G Miller