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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7959749 | Gas generating composition A gas generating composition of the present invention contains at least one fuel selected from carboxylic acids, salts of carboxylic acids, and polymers; at least one perchlorate salt; and/or at least one metal oxide or metal hydroxide. A gas generating system 20... | 06/14/2011 |
| 7455741 | Generant beads for flexible applications The present invention relates to a new type of gas generant that may be used in airbag inflators. This new type of gas generant is designed to be flexible such that it may be used in side-curtain airbag applications and other situations where flexibility of the gas ... | 11/25/2008 |
| 7407598 | Flame suppressant aerosol generant The present invention is directed to pyrotechnic aerosol fire suppression compositions that burn rapidly, but coolly. The rapid burning of the compositions of the present invention produces a voluminous flame-suppressive aerosol that is useful in suppressing and/or ... | 08/05/2008 |
| 7147733 | Ammonium perchlorate-containing gas generants Ammonium perchlorate-containing gas generant compositions which, upon combustion, produce or result in an improved effluent and related methods for generating an inflation gas for use in an inflatable restraint system are provided. Such ammonium perchlorate-containi... | 12/12/2006 |
| 7011722 | Propellant formulation A solid heterogeneous, high performance rocket propellant, operable at high pressure with a burn rate relatively insensitive to changes in pressure and temperature, is disclosed. The propellant includes a binder formed from the reaction of a hydroxy terminated polyb... | 03/14/2006 |
| 6969433 | Granulated gas charges The invention relates to granulated gas charges and their use. Said granulated gas charges, whose combustion fumes are nitrogen-free and low in carbon monoxide, contain a) between 5 and 50% by weight binders; b) between 0 and 90% by weight oxidizing agents; and/or c... | 11/29/2005 |
| 6913661 | Ammonium nitrate propellants and methods for preparing the same The present invention is directed to an age-stabilized and/or strengthened ammonium nitrate propellant composition wherein the strengthening agent is selected from the group consisting of azodicarbonamide, dicyandiamide, oxamide and mixtures thereof and wherein the ... | 07/05/2005 |
| 6905562 | Low density slurry bridge mix A low density slurry bridge mix for use in an inflatable restraint system is provided. The low density slurry bridge mix includes zirconium metal, a thermal conductivity enhancer such as aluminum metal, potassium perchlorate oxidant, and a binder material and has a ... | 06/14/2005 |
| 6893517 | Nitrocellulose-free gas-generating composition A nitrocellulose-free, gas-generating composition for use in vehicle occupant restraint systems, in particular in a belt tensioner gas generator, substantially consists of at least one nitrogen-containing organic fuel in a proportion of 55 to 70% by weight, an inorg... | 05/17/2005 |
| 6783616 | Method to produce pyrotechnical igniting mixtures The invention relates to pyrotechnic primer charges produced on the basis of metal powders or metal hydride powders, potassium perchlorate and binders. In order to obtain a homogenous mixture, the powdery components are mixed with a liquid dispersing agent in a susp... | 08/31/2004 |
| 6709537 | Low firing energy initiator pyrotechnic mixture Pyrotechnic compositions such as used in initiator devices and corresponding initiator devices having a low firing energy are provided. The pyrotechnic composition includes a mixture containing a fuel component which includes a quantity of at least one Iron Blue Pig... | 03/23/2004 |
| 6702909 | High energy explosive containing cast particles The present invention relates to a water-based explosive having detonation properties similar to dynamite. It comprises an emulsion explosive formed by blending an emulsion phase with cast particles. The emulsion phase comprises a continuous organic liqui... | 03/09/2004 |
| 6651564 | High energy explosive for seismic methods An improved seismic method comprises the steps of generating seismic waves by exploding an explosive composition in a subterranean formation, wherein the explosive composition comprises a first explosive material and an oxidizable metal material, and dete... | 11/25/2003 |
| 6521064 | Pyrotechnic burster composition Pyrotechnic burster composition combines high explosive energy when confined, with reduced ignition hazard when unconfined. The composition includes pyrotechnic mixtures of KClO4, metal powders, and pentaerythritol or terephthalic acid.... | 02/18/2003 |
| 6235132 | Gas generating compositions A pyrotechnic material comprising at least one fuel and an oxidizer of ceric ammonium nitrate or a mixture of ceric ammonium nitrate and one or more other oxidizers, and, optionally, sub-micron (i.e., having an average particle size of less than about 1 Î... | 05/22/2001 |
| 6231816 | Low temperature sensitivity oxygen generating compositions The oxygen generation compositions include about 0.5-15% by weight of a substantially carbon-free metal fuel, and about 0.1-20% by weight of alkali metal silicate, stannate, titanate or zirconate as a reaction rate and core rheology modifier and chlorine ... | 05/15/2001 |
| 6221187 | Method of safely initiating combustion of a gas generant composition using an autoignition composition The present invention relates to a low temperature autoignition composition for safely initiating combustion of a main pyrotechnic charge in a gas generator or pyrotechnic device exposed to flame or a high temperature environment. The low temperature auto... | 04/24/2001 |
| 6217788 | Fire suppression composition and device The present invention is directed to a fire suppression composition, comprising a propellant comprising a fuel and an oxidizer, said propellant capable of generating inert gas; and a fire suppression additive selected from the group consisting of iron-con... | 04/17/2001 |
| 6200398 | Emulsion explosive compositions Water in oil emulsion explosive compositions comprises a discontinuous aqueous phase comprising at least one oxygen-supplying component, a continuous organic phase, an emulsifying amount of an emulsifier composition comprising: the reaction product of an ... | 03/13/2001 |
| 6077371 | Gas generants comprising transition metal nitrite complexes High nitrogen gas generant compositions, useful for inflating passenger restraint gas inflator bags, comprise a nitrogen rich coordination compound selected from coordination complexes comprised of anionic nitro and nitrito ligands coordinated with a tran... | 06/20/2000 |
| 6071364 | Gas generating compositions containing mica Gas generating compositions are formed from a fuel, one or more oxidizers and mica. The gas generant composition of this invention yields solid combustion products and inflating gases having a reduced content of undesirable gases such as NOx an... | 06/06/2000 |
| 5962808 | Gas generant complex oxidizers Nonazide gas generant compositions, useful for inflating passenger restraint gas inflator bags, comprise a multimetallic coordination complex oxidizer selected from coordination complexes comprised of anionic nitro and nitrito ligands coordinated with a t... | 10/05/1999 |
| 5920031 | Water-in-oil emulsions This invention is directed to water-in-oil emulsions which are useful as explosives. These emulsions comprise: a discontinuous aqueous phase comprising at least one oxygen-supplying component; a continuous organic phase comprising at least one carbonaceou... | 07/06/1999 |
| 5920030 | Methods of blasting using nitrogen-free explosives A method of blasting using non-nitrogen containing explosives which protect the environment from pollution of nitrogen compounds is provided. The method includes the following steps: (1) combining an oxidizer, a fuel, water, and a binder such that an expl... | 07/06/1999 |
| 5883330 | Azodicarbonamide containing gas generating composition A gas generating composition which is capable of significantly reducing the concentration of harmful gas components, particularly carbon monoxide, in the generated gas. Also a process for molding a gas generating composition in a suitable shape with high ... | 03/16/1999 |
| 5880399 | Cast explosive composition with microballoons The invention comprises a cap-sensitive, cast, solid explosive composition usable as a booster or primer and as a seismic explosive composition. The cast, solid explosive composition contains dispersed microballoons which impart important and surprising a... | 03/09/1999 |
| 5844164 | Gas generating device with specific composition A gas generating device has a housing in combination with a device for igniting a gas generating composition located within the housing. The gas generating composition is 5-aminotetrazole combined with at least two inorganic oxidizers selected from potass... | 12/01/1998 |
| 5831207 | Autoignition composition for an airbag inflator An autoigniting composition comprising lead thiocyanate Pb(SCN)2 as the fuel, a chlorate as the oxidizer and optionally, a binder and/or a flow agent/thickener are disclosed for use in a vehicle occupant restraint system. The autoignition compo... | 11/03/1998 |
| 5756929 | Nonazide gas generating compositions Multicomponent pyrotechnic gas generating compositions are provided which comprise a single or multiple nonazide fuel. The single and multiple fuels are selected from guanidine, azole, and other high nitrogen aliphatic, aromatic, and/or heterocyclic compo... | 05/26/1998 |
| 5741999 | Gas generating agent composition This invention aims to provide a gas generating composition of a gas generator for an air bag, which composition produces less combustion residues and is easily adsorbed. This composition comprises azide of alkali metal or alkaline earth metal, metallic s... | 04/21/1998 |
| 5682014 | Bitetrazoleamine gas generant compositions A solid composition for generating a nitrogen containing gas is provided. The composition includes an oxidizer and a non-azide fuel selected from a bitetrazoleamine or a derivative or a salt or complex thereof and mixtures thereof. The preferred bitetrazo... | 10/28/1997 |
| 5673935 | Metal complexes for use as gas generants Complex generating compositions and methods for their use are provided. Metal complexes are used as gas generating compositions. These complexes are comprised of a cationic metal template, sufficient oxidizing anion to balance the charge of the complex, a... | 10/07/1997 |
| 5670741 | Method of preparing a cast solid explosive product A solid explosive composition is made by curing a mixture of a 20-50% by weight of a liquid matrix, 50-80% by weight of an essentially anhydrous inorganic chlorate or perchlorate salt, and 0-15% of a nitrate salt after transferring said mixture to a mold.... | 09/23/1997 |
| 5665935 | Cast primer and small diameter explosive composition A solid explosive composition is made by curing a mixture of a 20-50% by weight of a liquid matrix, 50-80% by weight of an essentially anhydrous inorganic chlorate or perchlorate salt, and 0-15% of a nitrate salt after transferring said mixture to a mold.... | 09/09/1997 |
| 5602360 | Electronic delay igniter and electric detonator An electronic delay igniter including a firing capacitor (102) for storing energy required for firing by applying a voltage from an external power supply, an electronic timer unit (206) provided with a solid state oscillator driven by the energy stored in... | 02/11/1997 |
| 5592812 | Metal complexes for use as gas generants Gas generating compositions and methods for their use are provided. Metal complexes are used as gas generating compositions. These complexes are comprised of a cationic metal template, sufficient oxidizing anion to balance the charge of the complex, and a... | 01/14/1997 |
| 5557062 | Breathable gas generators The present invention describes a pyrotechnic gas generating composition which upon reaction produces a breathable gas. The composition comprises a fuel, an oxidizer and a nitrogen source and can be useful in inflating passive restraint air bags for vehic... | 09/17/1996 |
| 5552001 | Oxygen yielding firestarter/firebuilder The invention disclosed herein is an explicit procedure for initiating a charcoal fire and afterward building the fire, including a plan for effective support of the fire by air after the fire has been built. Arrangements to direct the afterward flow of a... | 09/03/1996 |
| 5538568 | Extrudable gas generant for hybrid air bag inflation system The solvent-free gas generant composition of this invention, comprising an oxidizer and a thermosettable resin, cures in about an hour or less at room temperature and within 5 minutes at 135° F. Void-free and crack-free gas generant grains are formed and... | 07/23/1996 |
| 5536339 | Air bag inflator gas compositions and inflator containing the same Air bag inflators having reduced risk of premature deployment, reduced risk of chemical and thermal burning of the driver, and reduced toxicity are obtained by using a non-sodium azide containing gas generating composition. The gas generating compositions... | 07/16/1996 |
