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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 06, 2010
Filed:
May. 04, 2007
Sudhakar R. Ganta, Troy, MI (US);
Graylon K. Williams, Warren, MI (US);
Cory G. Miller, Rochester, MI (US);
Sudhakar R. Ganta, Troy, MI (US);
Graylon K. Williams, Warren, MI (US);
Cory G. Miller, Rochester, MI (US);
TK Holdings, Inc., Armada, MI (US);
Abstract
A novel compound, used for example, as a gas generating fuel, is defined as a compound having the structural formula of R—R—R, wherein R1 is a benzene ring with nitro substitution, R2 is a tetrazolyl group with a C—C bond to the benzene ring, and R3 is a tetrazolyl group with a C—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.