Patents by Inventor Daniel Duvacouier

Daniel Duvacouier has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Pyrotechnic hot-gas generator for side protection bag
    Patent number: 5804758
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a gas generator for motor vehicle safety.The generator (1) comprises a hollow cylindrical body (2) containing an igniter (8), a pyrotechnic charge (20) and a nozzle (16,19). The pyrotechnic charge is in the form of a lobed block perforated with channels (24) which are parallel to the axis of the generator.The generator (1) is extended by a diffuser (30) which has a lateral vent (33) for discharging the gases.The generator (1) is particularly suited for inflating side bags for protecting the occupants of a motor vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 1996
    Date of Patent: September 8, 1998
    Assignee: SNC Livbag
    Inventors: Benoit Marsaud, Christian Perotto, Daniel Duvacouier