US3712219A
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Aerial dispersal of chemicals
Assignee: United States Department of the Navy
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Filing: 1968-05-21
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Granted: 1973-01-23
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Expires: 1988-05-21
Abstract
Abstract Chemical reactants are transported to a delivery site where they are mixed to form a desired compound and the compound is then dispersed in a plurality of discrete containers which are individually burst to release the compound.
Inventors
- 👤 J Blair
- 👤 R Jackson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 10:04
CPC Classifications
F; F42; F42B; F42B12/00; F42B12/02; F42B12/36; F42B12/46; F42B12/50
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
111 words
The method of dispersing a chemical product including the steps of: a. packaging a first substance in relatively small packages; b. providing a relatively large container; c. packing a plurality of said small packages of said first substance in said container so that space is extant between packages; d. filling said space with a second substance; e. transporting said container, with said substances so packaged, to a dispersal site; f. forcing said second substance into said packages so that said second substance will mix with said first substance to form a desired chemical product; g. discharging said container for distribution of said packages; and h. individually and independently exploding said packages.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
111 words
The method of dispersing a chemical product including the steps of: a. packaging a first substance in relatively small packages; b. providing a relatively large container; c. packing a plurality of said small packages of said first substance in said container so that space is extant between packages; d. filling said space with a second substance; e. transporting said container, with said substances so packaged, to a dispersal site; f. forcing said second substance into said packages so that said second substance will mix with said first substance to form a desired chemical product; g. discharging said container for distribution of said packages; and h. individually and independently exploding said packages.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
19 words
The method of claim 1 wherein said first and second substances are reactive and said product is a toxicant.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
21 words
The method of claim 1 wherein said first and second substances are relatively non-toxic liquids and said product is a toxicant.
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) | 1976-01-23 | 1976-07-24 | 1977-01-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-01-23 | 1980-07-24 | 1981-01-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-01-23 | 1984-07-24 | 1985-01-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |