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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 12, 2011
Filed:
Jan. 17, 2008
Ron L. Hale, Woodside, CA (US);
Mingzu Lei, San Jose, CA (US);
Hilary N. Pettit, Newark, CA (US);
Dennis W. Solas, San Francisco, CA (US);
Soonho Song, Hillsborough, CA (US);
Curtis Tom, San Mateo, CA (US);
Ron L. Hale, Woodside, CA (US);
Mingzu Lei, San Jose, CA (US);
Hilary N. Pettit, Newark, CA (US);
Dennis W. Solas, San Francisco, CA (US);
Soonho Song, Hillsborough, CA (US);
Curtis Tom, San Mateo, CA (US);
Alexza Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Mountain View, CA (US);
Abstract
High sparking initiator compositions with a controlled amount of power are disclosed. The initiator compositions comprise a metal containing oxidizing agent, at least one metal reducing agent, and a non-explosive binder. Low voltage igniters that provide bidirectional plumes upon ignition are also disclosed. These igniters have a electrically resistive element positioned across a hole in a support which directs the plume. These igniters and compositions are useful in the actuation of solid fuel heating unit, in particular, sealed heating units.