US3195334A
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Explosive forming of metals employing a conical shock tube
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1960-12-27
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Granted: 1965-07-20
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Expires: 1980-12-27
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 William S Filler
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 23:21
CPC Classifications
B; B21; B21D; B21D26/00; B21D26/02; B21D26/06; B21D26/08; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T29/00; Y10T29/49; Y10T29/49805; Y10T29/49806
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
105 words
A METHOD OF EXPLOSIVELY FORMING METALLIC ARTICLES WHICH COMPRISES; POSITIONING A METALLIC WORKPIECE IN JUXTAPOSITION WITH AN APPROPRIATELY SHAPED DIE AND IN POSITION TO BE STRUCK BY A SUPERSONIC SHOCK WAVE AS HEREAFTER DESCRIBED; DETONATING A HIGH EXPLOSIVE CHARGE IN A FIRING CHAMBER CONFINED IN ALL DIRECTIONS SAVE AT ONE EXIT AREA SAID FIRING CHAMBER BEING SEVERAL TIMES THE VOLUME OF SAID HIGH EXPLOSIVE CHARGE, GENERATING THEREBY A SUPERSONIC SHOCK WAVE; PASSING SAID SHOCK WAVE THROUGH A GENERALLY TUBULAR PATH COMMENCING AT THE EXIT AREA OF THE FIRING CHAMBER AND IMPACTING THE WORKPIECE WITH THE SHOCK WAVE AT THE TERMINUS END OF SAID TUBLUAR PATH.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
105 words
A METHOD OF EXPLOSIVELY FORMING METALLIC ARTICLES WHICH COMPRISES; POSITIONING A METALLIC WORKPIECE IN JUXTAPOSITION WITH AN APPROPRIATELY SHAPED DIE AND IN POSITION TO BE STRUCK BY A SUPERSONIC SHOCK WAVE AS HEREAFTER DESCRIBED; DETONATING A HIGH EXPLOSIVE CHARGE IN A FIRING CHAMBER CONFINED IN ALL DIRECTIONS SAVE AT ONE EXIT AREA SAID FIRING CHAMBER BEING SEVERAL TIMES THE VOLUME OF SAID HIGH EXPLOSIVE CHARGE, GENERATING THEREBY A SUPERSONIC SHOCK WAVE; PASSING SAID SHOCK WAVE THROUGH A GENERALLY TUBULAR PATH COMMENCING AT THE EXIT AREA OF THE FIRING CHAMBER AND IMPACTING THE WORKPIECE WITH THE SHOCK WAVE AT THE TERMINUS END OF SAID TUBLUAR PATH.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1968-07-19 | 1969-01-18 | 1969-07-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-07-19 | 1973-01-18 | 1973-07-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-07-19 | 1977-01-18 | 1977-07-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |