Title:
GAS GENERATOR DEPLOYED PROTECTION APPARATUS
Document Type and Number:
WIPO Patent Application WO2001032266
Kind Code:
A9
Abstract:
An apparatus and method for protecting an occupant of a building from flying debris from a frangible structure (W) of the building (B), such as a window, in the event of an explosion or other blast outside the building. A protective barrier (14) is positioned adjacent the building structure and is constructed to be deployed by inflating at least a portion thereof. The protective barrier is movable from a stored position in a housing (10) adjacent the building structure to a deployed position in which the barrier covers the building structure. A gas generating device (16) is connected to the protective barrier and is operable to generate gas to inflate the protective barrier and move it to the deployed position in response to a signal indicating an explosion or other blast outside the building.
Inventors:
FIGGE WARD
GRAHAM KENNETH J
CRAWFORD JOHN E
GRAHAM KENNETH J
CRAWFORD JOHN E
Application Number:
PCT/US2000/041538
Publication Date:
August 01, 2002
Filing Date:
October 26, 2000
Export Citation:
Assignee:
ATLANTIC RES CORP (US)
International Classes:
E04H9/04; E06B5/12; E06B9/06; F41H5/007; (IPC1-7): E04H14/00
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