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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 01, 2002
Filed:
Nov. 09, 1999
Applicant:
Inventors:
Brian K. Wheatley, Marshall, VA (US);
Norman H. Lundstrom, Manassas, VA (US);
Robert D. Lynch, Warrenton, VA (US);
R. Stephen Scheffee, Lorton, VA (US);
James D. Martin, Manassas, VA (US);
Assignee:
Atlantic Research Corporation, Gainesville, VA (US);
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
C06B 3/112 ; C06B 3/132 ; C06B 3/102 ; C06B 4/510 ;
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
C06B 3/112 ; C06B 3/132 ; C06B 3/102 ; C06B 4/510 ;
Abstract
Solid gas generant compositions produce low particulates (e.g., condensed ash) when ignited. The solid gas generant compositions most preferably include a nitramine, at least one oxidizer selected from nitrates of strontium or cerium, in admixture with or without potassium perchlorate, and a binder. Graphite may optionally be employed. The gas generant compositions are usefully employed in inflatable vehicle occupant passive restraint systems (e.g., air bag systems).