US3620683A
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Gas generator
Assignee: Scott Technologies Inc
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Filing: 1968-11-14
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Granted: 1971-11-16
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Expires: 1988-11-14
Abstract
Abstract A housing for encasing a gas generator comprising a shell formed of a filament-wound epoxy comprising glass filaments bonded with epoxy and having vent passages therethrough. The shell is closed at the bottom end and is provided with a removable cover at the upper end. Breathing equipment is compactly stored within the upper end of the housing and is connected to the cover for removal therewith. A firing mechanism is operatively connected to the cover and is adapted to be actuated upon removal of the cover. A detent is mounted in the housing for indicating that the cover has been axially shifted. Mounting members are pivotally mounted on the shell of the housing for attachment to a fixed support structure. When detached, the mounting members serve as handles in manually carrying the assembly.
Inventors
- 👤 Vladimir Hwoschinsky
- 👤 James E Nelson
- 👤 Paul W Westcott
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 05:56
CPC Classifications
B; B01; B01J; B01J7/00; A; A62; A62B; A62B7/00; A62B7/08; F; F42; F42B; F42B3/00; F42B3/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
21 words
A housing according to claim 1 wherein said sidewall of said shell has a plurality of openings therethrough forming vent passages.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
23 words
A housing according to claim 1 together with means mounted on said sidewall of said shell for indicating displacement of said end cover.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
34 words
A housing according to claim 1 wherein said removable securing means includes longitudinally spaced means engageable with opposite ends of said generator for supporting said generator and for insulating said shell from said generator.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
25 words
A housing according to claim 4 wherein said removable securing means includes an annular support for maintaining said generator in spaced relation with said shell.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
22 words
A housing according to claim 1 together with means mounted on said sidewall of said shell detachably engageable to a support structure.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
23 words
A housing according to claim 6 wherein said detachable securing means includes a pair of laterally spaced members pivotably mounted on said shell.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
38 words
A housing according to claim 7 together with a support structure having a pair of longitudinally spaced brackets, said laterally spaced members engageable with said brackets, and said brackets having projections engageable with openings provided in said shell.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
106 words
A housing for a gas generator comprising an elongated shell having opposite ends, an end cap closing one end of said shell, and an end cover displaceably mounted on the other end of said shell and adapted to close said other end of said shell, means removably securing a gas generator within said shell in spaced relation from said shell, means connected to said end cover for automatically igniting said gas generator upon a predetermined axial displacement of said end cover relative to said shell, said housing encasing breathing apparatus connected to said end cover and removed therewith for use in conjunction with said gas generator.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
96 words
A housing for a gas generator comprising an elongated shell having opposite ends, an end cap closing one end of said shell, and an end cover displaceably mounted on the other end of said shell and adapted to close said other end of said shell, means removably securing a gas generator within said shell in spaced relation from said shell, means connected to said end cover for automatically igniting said gas generator upon a predetermined axial displacement of said end cover relative to said shell, said shell being formed of wound glass filaments bonded with epoxy.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
130 words
A housing for a gas generator comprising an elongated shell having opposite ends, an end cap closing one end of said shell, and an end cover displaceably mounted on the other end of said shell and adapted to close said other end of said shell, means removably securing a gas generator within said shell in spaced relation from said shell, means connected to said end cover for automatically igniting said gas generator upon a predetermined axial displacement of said end cover relative to said shell, means mounted on said shell for indicating displacement of said end cover, said indicating means comprising a spring detent normally biased against the inner surface of said end cover and adapted to project outwardly radially of said shell when said end cover is displaced axially.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1974-11-15 | 1975-05-17 | 1975-11-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-11-15 | 1979-05-17 | 1979-11-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-11-15 | 1983-05-17 | 1983-11-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |