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An airbag inflator which can supply airbag inflation gas in an adaptive output is provided. The subject inflator includes two discrete and isolated chambers of gas generant materials. At least one of the chambers includes a lid closure adapted to open to place the combustion products formed within t

An airbag inflator which can supply airbag inflation gas in an adaptive output is provided. The subject inflator includes two discrete and isolated chambers of gas generant materials. At least one of the chambers includes a lid closure adapted to open to place the combustion products formed within the associated chamber in fluid communication with the contents of the other chamber. The subject inflator permits several distinct inflation performance scenarios while desirably employing a single set of inflation gas treatment components, such as filters, for the treatment of products of both chambers.

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[ What is claimed is:] [1.] An airbag inflator comprising:a housing defining a first chamber which in a static state contains a quantity of a first gas generant material ignitable to produce first combustion products including a first inflation gas, the first chamber also containing a second chamber

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] An airbag inflator comprising:a housing defining a first chamber which in a static state contains a quantity of a first gas generant material ignitable to produce first combustion products including a first inflation gas, the first chamber also containing a second chamber which in a static state is closed and contains a quantity of a second gas generant material ignitable to produce second combustion products, the second chamber including a lid closure adapted to open to place the second combustion products in fluid communication with the contents of the first chamber;a first igniter device operatively associated with the first chamber; anda second igniter device operatively associated with the second chamber.