| CPC F16K 17/16 (2013.01) [F16K 17/194 (2013.01); F16K 17/196 (2013.01); F16K 17/30 (2013.01)] | 18 Claims |

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1. An assisted rupture disc assembly comprising:
a rupture disc comprising a membrane;
at least one assisting component operatively connected to said rupture disc, wherein said at least one assisting component is selected from the group consisting of: a mass assembly, a spring, and combinations thereof;
wherein said at least one assisting component is configured to add a supplemental force to said rupture disc to provide improved sensitivity and a wider range of responsive pressures.
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