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Cast explosives comprising cyclotrimethylene trinitramine and nitrotoluenes
Assignee: United States Atomic Energy Commission
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Filing: 1951-01-12
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Granted: 1968-04-23
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Expires: 1971-01-12
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Clifford L Miller
- 👤 Joseph L Stark
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 01:50
CPC Classifications
C; C06; C06B; C06B25/00; C06B25/34
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
83 words
A PROCESS OF PREPARING A CAST EXPLOSIVE COMPOSITION WHICH IS RESISTANT TO THERMAL CRACKING WHICH CONSISTS IN HEATING A COMPOSTION CONSISTING OF 60% CYCLOTRIMETHYLENE TRINITRAMINE AND 40% TRINITROTULUENE TO A MOLTEN CONDITION BUT NOT IN EXCESS OF ABOUT 90*C., ADDING THERETO A MIXTURE CONSITING OF ORTHONITROTOLUENE AND PARANITROTOLUENE, SAID ADDED MIXTURE BEING IN AN AMOUNT EQUAL TO ABOUT .75% TO 1% OF THE TRINITROLOLUENE PRESENT IN THE COMPOSITON, MIXING THE COMPOSITON AND ADDED MIXTURE, AND CASTING THE RESULTING MELT INTO A DESIRED SHAPE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
83 words
A PROCESS OF PREPARING A CAST EXPLOSIVE COMPOSITION WHICH IS RESISTANT TO THERMAL CRACKING WHICH CONSISTS IN HEATING A COMPOSTION CONSISTING OF 60% CYCLOTRIMETHYLENE TRINITRAMINE AND 40% TRINITROTULUENE TO A MOLTEN CONDITION BUT NOT IN EXCESS OF ABOUT 90*C., ADDING THERETO A MIXTURE CONSITING OF ORTHONITROTOLUENE AND PARANITROTOLUENE, SAID ADDED MIXTURE BEING IN AN AMOUNT EQUAL TO ABOUT .75% TO 1% OF THE TRINITROLOLUENE PRESENT IN THE COMPOSITON, MIXING THE COMPOSITON AND ADDED MIXTURE, AND CASTING THE RESULTING MELT INTO A DESIRED SHAPE.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
43 words
A CAST EXPLOSIVE COMPOSITION COMPRISING APPROXIMATELY 60% CYCLOTRIMETHYLENE TRINITRAMINE AND 40% TRINITROTOLUENE TO WHICH HAS BEEN ADDED A MIXTURE OF EQUAL AMOUNTS OF ORTHONITROTOLUENE AND PARANITROTOLUENE, SAID MIXTURE BEING PRESENT IN AN AMOUNT EQUAL TO ABOUT 1% OF THE TRINITROTOLUENE IN THE COMPOSITION.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
43 words
A CAST EXPLOSIVE COMPOSITION COMPRISING APPROXIMATELY 60% CYCLOTRIMETHYLENE TRINITRAMINE AND 40% TRINITROTOLUENE TO WHICH HAS BEEN ADDED A MIXTURE OF EQUAL AMOUNTS OF ORTHONITROTOLUENE AND PARANITROTOLUENE, SAID MIXTURE BEING PRESENT IN AN AMOUNT EQUAL TO ABOUT 1% OF THE TRINITROTOLUENE IN THE COMPOSITION.
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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) | 1971-04-23 | 1971-10-23 | 1972-04-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1975-04-23 | 1975-10-23 | 1976-04-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1979-04-23 | 1979-10-23 | 1980-04-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |