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Focused exploding bridge wire
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1965-04-13
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Granted: 1966-08-09
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Expires: 1985-04-13
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert E Betts
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 19:03
CPC Classifications
F; F42; F42B; F42B3/00; F42B3/10; F42B3/12; F42B3/124
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
79 words
A FOCUSED EXPLODING BRIDGE WIRE ADAPTED FOR USE IN IGNITING A PYROTECHNIC POSITION IN PROXIMITY THEREWITH, MEANS INTEGRAL WITH SAID BRIDGE WIRE AND INTERMEDIATE THE ENDS THEREOF FOR DIRECTING EXPLOSIVE ENERGY THEREFROM, SAID MEANS HAVING AN OR IENTATION WITH RESPECT TO SAID PYROTECHNIC WHEREBY EXPLOSIVE ENERGY RESULTING FROM THE EXPLOSION OF SAID WIRE UPON ENERGIZATION THEREOF BY A SOURCE OF ELECTRICAL ENERGY CONNECTED THEREWITH IS DIRECTED BY SAID MEANS FROM SAID WIRE TO A PREDETERMINE AREA OF SAID PYROTECHNIC.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
79 words
A FOCUSED EXPLODING BRIDGE WIRE ADAPTED FOR USE IN IGNITING A PYROTECHNIC POSITION IN PROXIMITY THEREWITH, MEANS INTEGRAL WITH SAID BRIDGE WIRE AND INTERMEDIATE THE ENDS THEREOF FOR DIRECTING EXPLOSIVE ENERGY THEREFROM, SAID MEANS HAVING AN OR IENTATION WITH RESPECT TO SAID PYROTECHNIC WHEREBY EXPLOSIVE ENERGY RESULTING FROM THE EXPLOSION OF SAID WIRE UPON ENERGIZATION THEREOF BY A SOURCE OF ELECTRICAL ENERGY CONNECTED THEREWITH IS DIRECTED BY SAID MEANS FROM SAID WIRE TO A PREDETERMINE AREA OF SAID PYROTECHNIC.
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) | 1969-08-08 | 1970-02-07 | 1970-08-09 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-08-08 | 1974-02-07 | 1974-08-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-08-08 | 1978-02-07 | 1978-08-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |