US3382800A
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Linear-shaped charge chemical agent disseminator
Assignee: United States Department of the Navy
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Filing: 1964-11-09
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Granted: 1968-05-14
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Expires: 1984-11-09
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Jr Lawrence M Biggs
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 11:00
CPC Classifications
F; F42; F42B; F42B12/00; F42B12/02; F42B12/36; F42B12/46; F42B12/50
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
99 words
A CHEMICAL BOMB COMPRISING: AN ELONGATED OUTER CYLINDRICAL SHELL CLOSED AT OPPOSITE ENDS THEREOF; A CYLINDRICAL BURSTER TUBE EXTENDING AXIALLY OF THE CYLINDRICAL SHELL AND COEXTENSIVE OF ITS LENGTH, THE OUTER SHELL AND BURSTER TUBE FORMING AN ANNULAR CHAMBER CONTAINING A LIQUID CHEMICAL, AND AN ELONGATED LINED BURSTER CHARGE, STAR-SHAPED IN CROSSSECTION, DISPOSED WITHIN THE BURSTER TUBE AND COEXTENSIVE OF ITS LENGTH, OF A TYPE ADAPTED TO PRODUCE A PLURALITY OF ANGULARLY SPACED LINEAR JETS WHEN DETONATED, FOR RUPTURING THE BURSTER TUBE AND OUTER SHELL AND DISSEMINATING THE CHEMICAL INTO THE FORM OF A GENERALLY FLAT STAR-SHAPED AEROSOL CLOUD.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
99 words
A CHEMICAL BOMB COMPRISING: AN ELONGATED OUTER CYLINDRICAL SHELL CLOSED AT OPPOSITE ENDS THEREOF; A CYLINDRICAL BURSTER TUBE EXTENDING AXIALLY OF THE CYLINDRICAL SHELL AND COEXTENSIVE OF ITS LENGTH, THE OUTER SHELL AND BURSTER TUBE FORMING AN ANNULAR CHAMBER CONTAINING A LIQUID CHEMICAL, AND AN ELONGATED LINED BURSTER CHARGE, STAR-SHAPED IN CROSSSECTION, DISPOSED WITHIN THE BURSTER TUBE AND COEXTENSIVE OF ITS LENGTH, OF A TYPE ADAPTED TO PRODUCE A PLURALITY OF ANGULARLY SPACED LINEAR JETS WHEN DETONATED, FOR RUPTURING THE BURSTER TUBE AND OUTER SHELL AND DISSEMINATING THE CHEMICAL INTO THE FORM OF A GENERALLY FLAT STAR-SHAPED AEROSOL CLOUD.
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) | 1971-05-14 | 1971-11-13 | 1972-05-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1975-05-14 | 1975-11-13 | 1976-05-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1979-05-14 | 1979-11-13 | 1980-05-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |