US3366053A
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Ammonium nitrate explosive mixture
Assignee: ENERGY SCIENCES & CONSULTANTS Inc A CORP OF MN
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Filing: 1958-10-29
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Granted: 1968-01-30
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Expires: 1978-10-29
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 George L Griffith
- 👤 George A Lyte
- 👤 Franklin B Wells
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 06:43
CPC Classifications
C; C06; C06B; C06B47/00; C06B47/14
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
80 words
AN EXPLOSIVE CARTRIDGE CHARACTERIZED BY ITS HIGH SENSITIVITY TO DETONATION CONTAINING A GRANULAR EXPLOSIVE MIXTURE CONSISTING ESSENTIALLY OF AMMONIUM NITRATE AS THE PRINCIPAL EXPLOSIVE COMPONENT AND INCLUDING FROM ABOUT 1% TO 6% OF WATER AND FROM ABOUT 1% TO 4% OF FINELY DIVIDED ALUMINUM, SUCH MIXTURE BEING IN SUBSTANTIALLY UNSET AND UNCAKED FORM AND IN WHICH THE EXPLOSIVE MIXTURE COMPRISES FROM 7% TO 12% OF ADDITIONAL EXPLOSIVE COMPONENTS SELECTED FROM THE GROUP CONSISTING OF NITROSTARCH, NITROGLYCERINE, PENTOLITE, CYCLONITE AND TRINITROTOLUENE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
80 words
AN EXPLOSIVE CARTRIDGE CHARACTERIZED BY ITS HIGH SENSITIVITY TO DETONATION CONTAINING A GRANULAR EXPLOSIVE MIXTURE CONSISTING ESSENTIALLY OF AMMONIUM NITRATE AS THE PRINCIPAL EXPLOSIVE COMPONENT AND INCLUDING FROM ABOUT 1% TO 6% OF WATER AND FROM ABOUT 1% TO 4% OF FINELY DIVIDED ALUMINUM, SUCH MIXTURE BEING IN SUBSTANTIALLY UNSET AND UNCAKED FORM AND IN WHICH THE EXPLOSIVE MIXTURE COMPRISES FROM 7% TO 12% OF ADDITIONAL EXPLOSIVE COMPONENTS SELECTED FROM THE GROUP CONSISTING OF NITROSTARCH, NITROGLYCERINE, PENTOLITE, CYCLONITE AND TRINITROTOLUENE.
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) | 1971-01-29 | 1971-07-31 | 1972-01-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1975-01-29 | 1975-07-31 | 1976-01-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1979-01-29 | 1979-07-31 | 1980-01-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |