Abstract:
An inflator assembly for an airbag safety system that comprises a container (22) having a chamber configured to hold pressurized gases, an igniting assembly (36) for producing exit gases and a diffusing assembly (42) to vent the exit gases. The container (22) is provided with an end closure (32) that is composed of a material having a substantial silicon content. The igniting assembly (36) is configured such that it may be coupled to the end closure and capable of withstanding a heat treatment process that bonds the igniting assembly (36), end closure (32) and container (22).