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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 20, 2015
Filed:
Feb. 05, 2010
Deborah L. Hordos, Troy, MI (US);
Sean P. Burns, Almont, MI (US);
Graylon K. Williams, Warren, MI (US);
Larry A. Moquin, Riley, MI (US);
Paresh S. Khandhadia, Troy, MI (US);
Deborah L. Hordos, Troy, MI (US);
Sean P. Burns, Almont, MI (US);
Graylon K. Williams, Warren, MI (US);
Larry A. Moquin, Riley, MI (US);
Paresh S. Khandhadia, Troy, MI (US);
TK Holding Inc., Armada, MI (US);
Abstract
An auto ignition composition is provided that contains a sugar and/or carboxylic acid such as DL-tartaric acid as a first fuel; a binder; and an alkali or alkaline earth metal chlorate such as potassium chlorate as a first oxidizer. Alkali metal perchlorates such as potassium perchlorate may also be included as a second oxidizer. The composition(s) is typically contained within a gas generating system such as an airbag inflator or seat belt assembly, or more broadly within a vehicle occupant protection system. The compositions may also be applied to the insides of military armament.