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An apparatus (20) for inflating an inflatable vehicle occupant protection device (22) comprises a container (60) which defines a chamber (62) for storing gas for inflating the protection device. Fluid is in the chamber (62) and comprises a combustible fuel gas. The container (60) includes an inner h

An apparatus (20) for inflating an inflatable vehicle occupant protection device (22) comprises a container (60) which defines a chamber (62) for storing gas for inflating the protection device. Fluid is in the chamber (62) and comprises a combustible fuel gas. The container (60) includes an inner housing (64) comprising an inner member (80) extending along an axis (A). The inner member (80) has a first surface portion defining the chamber (62). A second surface portion (180) of the inner member 80 defines at least a portion of the periphery of the inner member (80) extending along the axis (A). An outer housing (66) comprises an outer member (84) with a third surface portion (182) engaging and supporting the second surface portion (180) of the inner member (40) over its axial and circumferential extent. An igniter (100) ignites the fuel gas to create heat. An opening (220) in the outer housing (66) directs gas from the chamber (62) to inflate the protection device (22).

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An apparatus for inflating an inflatable vehicle occupant protection device, said apparatus comprising: means for storing gas for inflating the protection device, said means including a container defining a chamber; fluid in said chamber, said fluid comprising a combustible fuel gas; said container

An apparatus for inflating an inflatable vehicle occupant protection device, said apparatus comprising: means for storing gas for inflating the protection device, said means including a container defining a chamber; fluid in said chamber, said fluid comprising a combustible fuel gas; said container including: an inner housing comprising an inner member extending along an axis, said inner member having a first surface portion defining said chamber and a second surface portion defining at least a portion of the periphery of said inner member extending along the axis of said inner member; and an outer housing comprising an outer member with a third surface portion engaging and supporting said second surface portion of said inner member over its axial and circumferential extents; means for igniting said fuel gas to create heat; and means for directing gas from said chamber to the protection device.