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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7698895 | Pyrotechnic actuator The invention relates to an actuator comprising an actuator element movably supported at an actuator housing, a pyrotechnic pressure element to move the actuator element and a control means to control a force exerted onto the actuator element by the pressure element... | 04/20/2010 |
| 7475542 | Pyrotechnic actuator furnished with a pressure regulator member The invention relates to a constant force pyrotechnic actuator comprising a pyrotechnic gas generator, a body, a piston capable of moving in the said body under the effect of the gases emitted by the generator, and a pressure regulator member situated inside the pis... | 01/13/2009 |
| 7350733 | Belt tensioner for a safety belt retractor A belt tensioner for a safety belt comprises a housing in which a piston is displaceable, and an exit port, wherein the exit port is arranged in the wall of the housing. ... | 04/01/2008 |
| 7350819 | Pretensioner A gas generating system (24) is provided including a gas generant container (34) and an initiator (28). The initiator (28) is positioned exterior of the gas generant container (34) so as to enable fluid communication with the conta... | 04/01/2008 |
| 7229100 | Gas generator for seat belt pretensioner An apparatus comprises vehicle seat belt webbing (18), a cylinder (50), and a piston (60) movable in the cylinder to effect pretensioning of the seat belt webbing. The apparatus also comprises a fluid source (10) for providing fluid under... | 06/12/2007 |
| 7188558 | Pyromechanical separating element The invention relates to a pyromechanical separating element having a hermetically sealed pyrotechnic pressure element (2), which is installed in a housing (1) and has a gas-forming pyrotechnic charge, and a detachable latching pin (5) which is ... | 03/13/2007 |
| 7114427 | Quick-loosening mechanical linking device A quick-loosening mechanical linking device that includes housing, a release cavity having a predetermined height, a bolt, and an actuator. The bolt is disposed within the housing and includes an attachment means projecting out from the housing, a release zone such ... | 10/03/2006 |
| 7059458 | Device for damping the displacement of a part, involving a metal wire A damping device used for motor vehicle safety, for damping the displacement of at least one part set in motion during a collision between a motor vehicle and an external object, the part being, for example, a bumper, a steering column or a bonnet of a motor vehicle... | 06/13/2006 |
| 7044151 | Piston-activated valve and methods and apparatus for restraining free play in a device Apparatus and methods for fitting mechanical parts to minimize prevent free play are described. An apparatus having a piston is designed so as to restrain the piston before actuation, and so as to allow the piston to gain momentum before striking an object. The desc... | 05/16/2006 |
| 6996987 | Tools for securing connectors using explosive charges and methods for using the same A tool for securing a connector on a conductor using an explosive charge includes a first tool member, a second tool member, a drive member, a lock member and a limiting member. The second tool member is movably mounted on the first tool member. A breech chamber is ... | 02/14/2006 |
| 6851262 | Tools for securing connectors using explosive charges and methods for using the same A tool for securing a connector on a conductor using an explosive charge includes a first tool member and a second tool member movably mounted on the first tool member. A breech chamber is defined in at least one of the first and second tool members. The breech cham... | 02/08/2005 |
| 6672194 | Energetic-based actuator device with rotary piston A energetic-based piston actuator system imparts a rotational motion in the piston in a manner that increases system efficiency and reliability. A malleable ring mounted about the piston neck obturates upon initiation of the energetic charge, and rifling ... | 01/06/2004 |
| 6595006 | Miniature reciprocating heat pumps and engines The present invention discloses a miniature thermodynamic device that can be constructed using standard micro-fabrication techniques. The device can be used to provide cooling, generate power, compress gases, pump fluids and reduce pressure below ambient ... | 07/22/2003 |
| 6568184 | Pyrotechnic actuator A pyrotechnic actuator 10 contains a tapered piston 30 that is first propelled through a chamber 18 upon actuator 10 operation. A narrower portion 38 of the piston 30 initially enters an annular retainer 40 having an annulus 42. The diameter or cross-sect... | 05/27/2003 |
| 6454306 | Gas generator for seat belt pretensioner An apparatus (10) for providing fluid under pressure for actuating a vehicle occupant protection device comprises an electrically actuatable initiator (80) having terminal pins (100). A hermetically sealed metal propellant container (130) contains a prope... | 09/24/2002 |
| 6301892 | Electric ignition type gas generation apparatus An electric ignition type gas generation apparatus for use in a vehicle crash safety system includes an ignition section that is ignited by an electric signal produced by the impact of a crash, and a gas generating section in which burning gas is generate... | 10/16/2001 |
| 6094913 | Belt tightener for a safety belt system A belt tensioner, more particularly a buckle tensioner for a vehicle occupant restraint system comprises a housing, a gas generator, a working space (15) into which the pressurized gas released in a restraint situation flows, a piston part (9) which is di... | 08/01/2000 |
| 5956954 | Linear drive for a belt tensioner A linear drive for a belt tensioner comprises a pyrotechnic propellant charge, a cylinder tube and a piston displaceably arranged therein. The propellant charge, upon ignition, provides a pressurized gas acting on the piston. The piston has a hollow inter... | 09/28/1999 |
| 5366245 | Linear buckle pretensioner device An apparatus (10) for tensioning safety belt webbing (16) during sudden vehicle deceleration includes a buckle (22), a telescoping frame (26) and an actuator drive (28). The telescoping frame (26) includes first and second frame segments (40) and (42). Th... | 11/22/1994 |
| 5119634 | Modular fastener driving tool The powder actuated tool has a modular construction which comprises: a firing pin module; a pistol grip module; and a fastener driving module. The firing pin module and the fastener driving module are readily detachable from the pistol grip module so that... | 06/09/1992 |
| 4850553 | Ejector arrangement for aircraft store racks An ejector arrangement for aircraft store racks that are carried by military type aircraft and the like for releasably attaching to the aircraft stores such as conventional or nuclear weapons, in which the ejector arrangement is duplicated in mirror image... | 07/25/1989 |
| 4815295 | Valve actuator system for controlling valves A valve actuator system for use above or under water is disclosed wherein at least one gas generator (1, 2) is provided for controlling the system. The gas generator(s) can be actuated by remote control, by use of electric cables or hydro-acoustically wit... | 03/28/1989 |
| 4785615 | Hydraulic shift for motor vehicle automatic transmission A hydraulic apparatus for remotely controlling the operative mode selector of a motor vehicle automatic transmission. The apparatus comprises a master cylinder having an input member operatively connected to the transmission operative mode selection or sh... | 11/22/1988 |
| 4722189 | Explosively-operated tool Power tool for the assembly of electrical connectors including a chamber for receiving an explosive element and a firing element associated therewith.... | 02/02/1988 |
| 4619199 | Safing and arming mechanism An out-of-line safing and arming mechanism (10) includes an explosive chain (12) having one link (24) movably mounted on a slider (30) to be removed from the chain in a safing configuration and to be located in the chain in an arming configuration. A head... | 10/28/1986 |
| 4557361 | Shipping and installation strap for linear actuator A shipping and installation restraining strap for an actuator such as the hydraulic slave cylinder of a motor vehicle clutch actuating apparatus. The strap comprises a retaining member in the form of a cylindrical cap installed on the end of the actuator ... | 12/10/1985 |
| 4493241 | Device operating by means of pyrotechnic charges for releasing joints subject to load A device is described which operates with pyrotechnic charges to release nts under load effected between a plurality of constructional components and including bolts acted on by transverse forces. An example of such a device is for the separation of the ... | 01/15/1985 |
| 4486007 | Emergency pawl release system for winches A hinged pawl and an emergency pawl release system for heavy duty winches such as those used to anchor semi-submersible drilling rigs. The pawl includes two sections hinged together at an overcenter knuckle joint and provided with flat bearing surfaces wh... | 12/04/1984 |
| 4454632 | Shipping and installation strap for linear actuator A disposable rupturable shipping and installation strap holding in a retracted position the output member of a linear actuator such as a pre-filled pre-bled hydraulic actuator. The strap has a retaining member fitted over the end of the actuator output me... | 06/19/1984 |
| 4449443 | Cylinder/piston drive, especially for retightener systems in automatic safety belt winding devices Cylinder/piston drive especially for re-tightening systems in automatic safety belt winding devices, with a cylinder in which a drive piston is movably guided, as well as with a pressure accumulator which can be connected to the interior of the cylinder. ... | 05/22/1984 |
| 4422669 | Seat belt tensioning device A cylinder-piston type seat belt tensioning device comprises a broach pipe wherein a broach rod which is connected to a seat belt is disposed, a load limiting member connecting the broach rod to the piston, which is broken at a predetermined load, and loc... | 12/27/1983 |
| 4412420 | Explosive actuated pin puller A pin puller comprising a piston having a pull shaft extending from a cylinder in which the piston is slidable, is actuated by an explosive charge contained within a cartridge disposed laterally of the cylinder. The charge, when ignited, develops a pressu... | 11/01/1983 |
| 4189081 | Return pawl for powder-actuated tool A powder-actuated fastening tool is provided with a return pawl slideable within a pawl-holder fixed to the barrel-holder, between a piston engaging position, wherein the pawl, protruding through a longitudinal slot in the barrel engages the piston during... | 02/19/1980 |
| 4099581 | Explosive-cartridge powered hammer or impact tool The application discloses an explosive-cartridge powered hammer or impact tool, which is especially adapted for use in foundries for trimming or finishing castings by knocking off runners, feeder heads and flash, but which can also be used for other opera... | 07/11/1978 |
| 4091621 | Pyrotechnic piston actuator A piston, normally contained within a cylinder, is projected by electrical detonation of an explosive charge which is contained within the cylinder between the piston and a sealed end of the cylinder through which a detonation contact extends to the charg... | 05/30/1978 |
| 4081964 | Apparatus for the thermal and electrical initiation of fire protection devices Apparatus for the thermal and electrical initiation of fire protection devices including a housing with a displaceable support member and an abutment member provided therein. A blocking or spacing device is disposed between the displaceable support member... | 04/04/1978 |
| 4074845 | Device for maintaining in position the piston of a fastener tool The device comprises on the front end portion of the plunger or piston a retaining ring mounted in the barrel with the interpositioning of a joint in such a way that the bore of the ring is slightly off-center relative to the piston axis when the joint is... | 02/21/1978 |
| 4043128 | Compressed-gas cartridge for fire protection purposes Apparatus for fire protection purposes including a compressed-gas cartridge device with at least a thermally responsive triggering mechanism. The triggering mechanism includes a striker for forcibly being driven toward the compressed-gas cartridge device ... | 08/23/1977 |
| 4028990 | Explosively actuated release device for call buoys and the like An explosively actuated device for releasing a tongue bar from a clevised member embracing the tongue bar and having recessed portions aligned with a recessed portion of the tongue bar. A retaining block has a lower end normally in the recessed portions t... | 06/14/1977 |
| 3991649 | Pyrotechnic wire cutter A piston, normally contained in a retracted position within a cylinder, is projected by electrical detonation of an explosive charge which is contained within the cylinder between a sealed end thereof and a piston having a circular cutting edge at its end... | 11/16/1976 |
