US3018201A
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Gelatinous explosive composition
Assignee: Hercules Powder Co
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Filing: 1951-01-06
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Granted: 1962-01-23
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Expires: 1971-01-06
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Jack M Downard
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 14:12
CPC Classifications
C; C06; C06B; C06B23/00; C06B23/001; C06B45/00; C06B45/04; C06B45/06; C06B45/10; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S149/00; Y10S149/118
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
74 words
A DETONATIVE, GELATINOUS EXPLOSIVE COMPOSITION COMPRISING HIGH EXPLOSIVE MATERIAL OF THE GROUP CONSISTING OF LIQUID EXPLOSIVE NITRIC ESTERS, NITROCELLULOSE, NITROSTARCH AND CRYSTALLINE HIGH EXPLOSIVES; AND FROM ABOUT 1 TO ABOUT 10% OF A NONEXPLOSIVE GEL CONTAINING (1) AT LEAST ONE SUBSTANTIALLY NONVOLATILE, WATER-INSOLUBLE PETROLEUM HYDROCARBON OF THE GROUP CONSISTING OF PETROLEUM PARAFFIN BASE OILS, NAPHTHENE BASE OILS, INTERMEDIATE BASE OILS, CYLINDER OIL, AND BRIGHT STOCK, AND (2) A VULCANIZED COPOLYMER OF ISOBUTYLENE AND ISOPRENE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
74 words
A DETONATIVE, GELATINOUS EXPLOSIVE COMPOSITION COMPRISING HIGH EXPLOSIVE MATERIAL OF THE GROUP CONSISTING OF LIQUID EXPLOSIVE NITRIC ESTERS, NITROCELLULOSE, NITROSTARCH AND CRYSTALLINE HIGH EXPLOSIVES; AND FROM ABOUT 1 TO ABOUT 10% OF A NONEXPLOSIVE GEL CONTAINING (1) AT LEAST ONE SUBSTANTIALLY NONVOLATILE, WATER-INSOLUBLE PETROLEUM HYDROCARBON OF THE GROUP CONSISTING OF PETROLEUM PARAFFIN BASE OILS, NAPHTHENE BASE OILS, INTERMEDIATE BASE OILS, CYLINDER OIL, AND BRIGHT STOCK, AND (2) A VULCANIZED COPOLYMER OF ISOBUTYLENE AND ISOPRENE.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
93 words
A PROCESS FOR PREPARING HIGH STRENGTH DETONATIVE GELATINOUS EXPLOSIVE COMPOSITIONS WHICH COMPRISES DISSOLVING A COPOLYMER OF ISOBUTYLENE AND IOSPRENE IN A SUBSTANTIALLY NONVOLATILE, WATER-INSOLUBLE PETROLEUM HYDRO CARBON OF THE GROUP CONSISTING OF PETROLEUM, PARAFFIN BASE OILS, NAPHHENE BASE OILS, INTERMEDIATE BASE OILS, CYLINDER OIL AND BRIGHT STOCK; DISPERSING A VULCANIZING AGENT IN THE RESULTING SOLUTION, HEATING THE SOLUTION AT A VULCANIZING TEMPERATURE UNTIL THICKENING IS OBTAINED, COOLING THE RESULTING NONEXPLOSIVE GEL AND ADMIXING HIGH EXPLOSIVE MATERIAL WITH THE GEL TO FORM A GELATINOUS EXPLOSIVE CONTAINING BETWEEN 1 AND 10% OF THE NONEXPLOSIVE GEL.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
93 words
A PROCESS FOR PREPARING HIGH STRENGTH DETONATIVE GELATINOUS EXPLOSIVE COMPOSITIONS WHICH COMPRISES DISSOLVING A COPOLYMER OF ISOBUTYLENE AND IOSPRENE IN A SUBSTANTIALLY NONVOLATILE, WATER-INSOLUBLE PETROLEUM HYDRO CARBON OF THE GROUP CONSISTING OF PETROLEUM, PARAFFIN BASE OILS, NAPHHENE BASE OILS, INTERMEDIATE BASE OILS, CYLINDER OIL AND BRIGHT STOCK; DISPERSING A VULCANIZING AGENT IN THE RESULTING SOLUTION, HEATING THE SOLUTION AT A VULCANIZING TEMPERATURE UNTIL THICKENING IS OBTAINED, COOLING THE RESULTING NONEXPLOSIVE GEL AND ADMIXING HIGH EXPLOSIVE MATERIAL WITH THE GEL TO FORM A GELATINOUS EXPLOSIVE CONTAINING BETWEEN 1 AND 10% OF THE NONEXPLOSIVE GEL.
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) | 1965-01-22 | 1965-07-24 | 1966-01-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1969-01-22 | 1969-07-24 | 1970-01-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1973-01-22 | 1973-07-24 | 1974-01-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |