The device (104) has a rupture disk (108) for gas-tight sealing of the gas pressure container (102), and an explosive charge (110) for destroying the rupture disk in response to an ignition impulse. The explosive charge is arranged in direct contact with a...

An inflator for a vehicle air-bag, the inflator comprising: a container initially containing a pressurised gas, the container having a vent opening formed in a wall thereof; a rupturable element which covers the vent opening, substantially sealing the inte...