US2999743A
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Deformable self-supporting explosive composition
Assignee: EIDP Inc
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Filing: 1960-08-17
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Granted: 1961-09-12
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Expires: 1980-08-17
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Breza Cyril James
- 👤 Davis Clyde Oliver
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 18:24
CPC Classifications
C; C06; C06B; C06B45/00; C06B45/04; C06B45/06; C06B45/10; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S149/00; Y10S149/11; Y10S149/111
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
115 words
AN EXPLOSIVE COMPOSITION CONSISTING ESSENTIALLY OF A CAP-SENSITIVE CRYSTALLINE HIGH EXPLOSIVE COMPOUND SELECTED FROM THE CLASS CONSISTING OF THE ORGANIC NITRATES AND NITRAMINES ADMIXED WITH A BINDING AGENT CONSISTING OF 25-75% BY WEIGHT OF AN ORGANIC RUBBER AND 75-25% BY WEIGHT OF A THERMOPLASTIC TERPENE HYDROCARBON RESIN, SAID HIGH EXPLOSIVE COMPOUND CONSTITUTING 92.5-70% BY WEIGHT OF SAID EXPLOSIVE COMPOSITION, SAID COMPOSITION HAVING THE ABILITY TO DEFORM IN SHAPE WHEN SUBJECTED TO MECHANICAL PRESSURE OR MANIPULATION AND TO HOLD ITSELF IN ANY SHAPE INTO WHICH IT IS THUS FORMED WHEN THE PRESSURE IS RELEASED WHEREBY THE COMPOSITION MAY BE MOLDED OR SHAPED AT ROOM TEMPERATURE INTO A SELF-SUPPORTING PHYSICAL FORM OF ANY DESIRED SIZE AND CONFIGURATION.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
115 words
AN EXPLOSIVE COMPOSITION CONSISTING ESSENTIALLY OF A CAP-SENSITIVE CRYSTALLINE HIGH EXPLOSIVE COMPOUND SELECTED FROM THE CLASS CONSISTING OF THE ORGANIC NITRATES AND NITRAMINES ADMIXED WITH A BINDING AGENT CONSISTING OF 25-75% BY WEIGHT OF AN ORGANIC RUBBER AND 75-25% BY WEIGHT OF A THERMOPLASTIC TERPENE HYDROCARBON RESIN, SAID HIGH EXPLOSIVE COMPOUND CONSTITUTING 92.5-70% BY WEIGHT OF SAID EXPLOSIVE COMPOSITION, SAID COMPOSITION HAVING THE ABILITY TO DEFORM IN SHAPE WHEN SUBJECTED TO MECHANICAL PRESSURE OR MANIPULATION AND TO HOLD ITSELF IN ANY SHAPE INTO WHICH IT IS THUS FORMED WHEN THE PRESSURE IS RELEASED WHEREBY THE COMPOSITION MAY BE MOLDED OR SHAPED AT ROOM TEMPERATURE INTO A SELF-SUPPORTING PHYSICAL FORM OF ANY DESIRED SIZE AND CONFIGURATION.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1964-09-11 | 1965-03-13 | 1965-09-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1968-09-11 | 1969-03-13 | 1969-09-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1972-09-11 | 1973-03-13 | 1973-09-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |