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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 21, 2001
Filed:
Mar. 31, 1999
Applicant:
Inventors:
Steven A. Zettel, Cranston, RI (US);
Raymond Scoboria, Dearborn, MI (US);
Assignee:
ACS Industries Inc., Woonsocket, RI (US);
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
B01D 4/600 ;
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
B01D 4/600 ;
Abstract
Annular wire mesh filters for airbag assemblies for passenger vehicles are provided with a series of ribs extending parallel with the axis of the annulus and along the outer wall. The ribs provide added strength to the filter. Also provided is a method of manufacturing the compressed mesh filter with a uniform density, and a molding tool (mold, mandrel, and plunger) for making the compressed mesh articles of this invention.