Layered mesh containers for transporting and disposing of recalled airbag inflators

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 10072918
APP PUB NO 20170328695A1
SERIAL NO

15373052

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Embodiments described herein include layered mesh containers and methods for using the containers to safely transport and dispose of airbag inflators having ammonium-nitrate-based propellant. For example, a container is provided that can hold multiple airbag inflators and withstand up to 4 moles of matter being deployed from an inflator having ammonium-nitrate-based propellant. The container can contain the inflator and any shrapnel associated with the explosion while also venting gases expelled as a result of the explosion. Various container designs are provided, along with methods for using these containers.

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  • CAPTIVE TECHNOLOGIES, LLC

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Keller, John D Knoxville, US 5 20

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