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US2759807A
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Gelatinous explosive compositions
Assignee: Hercules Powder Co
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Filing: 1953-10-26
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Granted: 1956-08-21
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Expires: 1973-10-26
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Delore L Kouba
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 08:40
CPC Classifications
C; C06; C06B; C06B25/00; C06B25/28; C06B25/30; C06B23/00; C06B23/001; C06B31/00; C06B31/28; C06B31/32; C06B31/44; C06B31/48; C06B31/50
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
60 words
A GELATINOUS EXPLOSIVE COMPOSITION COMPRISING A LIQUID EXPLOSIVE COMPONENT CONTAINING IN MAJOR PROPORTION AT LEAST ONE LIQUID EXPLOSIVE NITRIC ESTER, AN AMOUNT OF A HYDROGENATED TERPHENYL NOT SUBSTANTIALLY IN EXCES OF THE AMOUNT MISCIBLE WITH THE SAID LIQUID EXPLOSIVE COMPONENT, AND AN AMOUNT OF NITROCELLULOSE SUFFICIENT TO FORM A GEL WITH THE RESULTING SOLUTION OF LIQUID EXPLOSIVE AND HYDROGENATED TERPHENYL.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
60 words
A GELATINOUS EXPLOSIVE COMPOSITION COMPRISING A LIQUID EXPLOSIVE COMPONENT CONTAINING IN MAJOR PROPORTION AT LEAST ONE LIQUID EXPLOSIVE NITRIC ESTER, AN AMOUNT OF A HYDROGENATED TERPHENYL NOT SUBSTANTIALLY IN EXCES OF THE AMOUNT MISCIBLE WITH THE SAID LIQUID EXPLOSIVE COMPONENT, AND AN AMOUNT OF NITROCELLULOSE SUFFICIENT TO FORM A GEL WITH THE RESULTING SOLUTION OF LIQUID EXPLOSIVE AND HYDROGENATED TERPHENYL.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
99 words
IN THE PREPARATION OF A GELATINOUS EXPLOSIVE COMPOSITION COMPRISING A LIQUID EXPLOSIVE COMPONENT CONTAINING A LIQUID NITRIC ESTER IN MAJOR PROPORTION, AND WHEREIN NITROCELLULOSE IS ADDED TO THE SAID ESTER-CONTAINING LIQUID COMPONENT TO FORM A GEL, THE IMPROVEMENT COMPRISING ADMIXING AT LEAST A PORTION OF THE AMOUNT OF A HYDROGENATED TERPHENYL DESCRIBED HEREINAFTER WITH SAID NITRIC ESTER AND THEN ADDING SAID NITROCELLULOSE TO THE RESULTING ADMIXTURE TO FORM SAID GEL, THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF SAID HYDROGENATED TERPHENYL BEING NOT SUBSTANTIALLY IN EXCESS OF THAT MISCIBLE WITH SAID LIQUID EXPLOSIVE COMPONENT, WHEREBY A GEL OF SUBSTANTIALLY LUMP-FREE CONSISTENCY IS FORMED.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
99 words
IN THE PREPARATION OF A GELATINOUS EXPLOSIVE COMPOSITION COMPRISING A LIQUID EXPLOSIVE COMPONENT CONTAINING A LIQUID NITRIC ESTER IN MAJOR PROPORTION, AND WHEREIN NITROCELLULOSE IS ADDED TO THE SAID ESTER-CONTAINING LIQUID COMPONENT TO FORM A GEL, THE IMPROVEMENT COMPRISING ADMIXING AT LEAST A PORTION OF THE AMOUNT OF A HYDROGENATED TERPHENYL DESCRIBED HEREINAFTER WITH SAID NITRIC ESTER AND THEN ADDING SAID NITROCELLULOSE TO THE RESULTING ADMIXTURE TO FORM SAID GEL, THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF SAID HYDROGENATED TERPHENYL BEING NOT SUBSTANTIALLY IN EXCESS OF THAT MISCIBLE WITH SAID LIQUID EXPLOSIVE COMPONENT, WHEREBY A GEL OF SUBSTANTIALLY LUMP-FREE CONSISTENCY IS FORMED.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1959-08-21 | 1960-02-20 | 1960-08-21 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1963-08-21 | 1964-02-20 | 1964-08-21 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1967-08-21 | 1968-02-20 | 1968-08-21 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |