Patents by Inventor Mario Angelo DiValentin

Mario Angelo DiValentin 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).

  • Metal oxide/azide gas generating compositions
    Patent number: 3996079
    Abstract: A gas generating composition containing nickel oxide or iron oxide and an alkali metal or alkaline earth metal azide, preferably fabricated in the form of tablets or granules. Upon ignition the composition generates nitrogen gas. The gas generating reaction takes place at a relatively low temperature and the solid products of the reaction form a sinter that is readily retained by a filter. The composition is useful for inflating the bags of automobile passive restraint systems.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 1974
    Date of Patent: December 7, 1976
    Assignee: Canadian Industries, Ltd.
    Inventor: Mario Angelo DiValentin