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High temperature detonator
Assignee: United States Atomic Energy Commission
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Filing: 1970-10-29
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Granted: 1972-05-02
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Expires: 1990-10-29
Abstract
Abstract A high temperature or radiation resistant exploding bridge wire detonator having an azo-bishexanitrobiphenyl explosive charge positioned adjacent the exploding bridge wire.
Inventors
- 👤 Moroni Taylor Abegg
- 👤 William B Leslie
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 03:14
CPC Classifications
F; F42; F42B; F42B3/00; F42B3/10; F42B3/12; F42B3/128
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
35 words
A detonator for use at temperatures to about 750* F comprising a detonator casing having a cavity for an explosive material, azo-bishexanitrobiphenyl explosive within said cavity, and an explodable bridge wire positioned against said explosive.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
35 words
A detonator for use at temperatures to about 750* F comprising a detonator casing having a cavity for an explosive material, azo-bishexanitrobiphenyl explosive within said cavity, and an explodable bridge wire positioned against said explosive.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
21 words
The detonator of claim 1 wherein said explosive is at a density from about 0.6 to 1.3 grams per cubic centimeter.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
23 words
The detonator of claim 1 wherein said bridge wire is gold and said explosive is ignitable at a voltage of about 1,500 volts.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
US3158098A
Cited
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1975-05-02 | 1975-11-01 | 1976-05-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-05-02 | 1979-11-01 | 1980-05-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-05-02 | 1983-11-01 | 1984-05-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |