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Burster-igniter device
Assignee: United States Department of the Navy
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Filing: 1965-12-20
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Granted: 1969-12-09
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Expires: 1985-12-20
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 William G Sweetman
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 20:52
CPC Classifications
F; F42; F42C; F42C19/00; F42C19/08; F42C19/0823; F42C19/0826
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
89 words
A BURSTER IGNITER DEVICE FOR USE WITH A FUEL CONTAINER COMPRISING: A CYLINDRICAL TUBE CLOSED AT ONE END AND OPEN AT THE OTHER END THEREOF, A COMPRESSIBLE FOAM PLUG POSITIONED WITHIN SAID TUBE ADJACENT THE CLOSED END THEREOF, IGNITING POWDER SUBSTANTIALLY FILLING SAID TUBE BETWEEN THE FOAM PLUG AND THE OPEN END OF SAID TUBE, A MAGNESIUM RIBBON POSITIONED WITHIN IGNITING POWDER AND EXTENDING SUBSTANTIALLY ALONG THE ENTIRE AXIAL LENGTH OF SAID TUBE, MEANS FOR CLOSING THE OTHER END OF SAID TUBE, AND MEANS FOR INITIATING SAID IGNITING POWDER.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
89 words
A BURSTER IGNITER DEVICE FOR USE WITH A FUEL CONTAINER COMPRISING: A CYLINDRICAL TUBE CLOSED AT ONE END AND OPEN AT THE OTHER END THEREOF, A COMPRESSIBLE FOAM PLUG POSITIONED WITHIN SAID TUBE ADJACENT THE CLOSED END THEREOF, IGNITING POWDER SUBSTANTIALLY FILLING SAID TUBE BETWEEN THE FOAM PLUG AND THE OPEN END OF SAID TUBE, A MAGNESIUM RIBBON POSITIONED WITHIN IGNITING POWDER AND EXTENDING SUBSTANTIALLY ALONG THE ENTIRE AXIAL LENGTH OF SAID TUBE, MEANS FOR CLOSING THE OTHER END OF SAID TUBE, AND MEANS FOR INITIATING SAID IGNITING POWDER.
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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) | 1972-12-08 | 1973-06-09 | 1973-12-09 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1976-12-08 | 1977-06-09 | 1977-12-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1980-12-08 | 1981-06-09 | 1981-12-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |