US3739731A
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Open enclosure for explosive charge
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1970-08-05
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Granted: 1973-06-19
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Expires: 1990-08-05
Abstract
Abstract There is disclosed herein a device for partially enclosing explosives, such as bombs, to allow such explosives to be disposed of relatively safely. An exemplary device is an enclosure which may be considered as essentially an elastic container, for absorbing and directing the explosive forces, and may be substantially cylindrical dna open therethrough and formed from a number of laminations of suitable material, such as fiberglass. A support member may be provided in the enclosure for holding the explosive charge from intimate contact with the enclosure. The support member may be in the form of a net or curtain suspended in the enclosure, foam material within the enclosure, or the like. The structure of the enclosure is such that if the bomb explodes the enclosure delaminates rather then breaking apart in the form of flying fragments.
Inventors
- 👤 P Tabor
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 06:51
CPC Classifications
F; F42; F42D; F42D5/00; F42D5/04; F42D5/045; F42B; F42B33/00; F42B33/06; F42B39/00; F42B39/14
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
18 words
A container as in claim 1 including substantially non-fragmentizable handle means secured to the periphery of said body.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
17 words
A container as in claim 2 wherein said handle means is in the form of arcuate members.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
25 words
A container as in claim 1 wherein said wall is substantially cylindrical and is formed of a plurality of layers of glass fibers and resin.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
26 words
A container as in claim 1 wherein said support means is a net extending within said wall and coupled with the upper end of said body.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
43 words
A container as in claim 5 wherein said net has a closable end near the bottom end of said body for allowing the container to be positioned over an explosive charge and said end of said net to be closed under said charge.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
26 words
A container as in claim 5 wherein said support means includes means for raising said net and an explosive charge held thereby upwardly within said body.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
115 words
A container for facilitating disposal of explosive charge by absorbing and directing the force of a detonation within said container comprising a body for enclosing an explosive charge, said body being tubular and fully open throughout its length, and being molded of a plurality of laminations of resilient material and a bonding agent said body having sufficient strength to absorb and direct the detonation of an explosive charge within said body, and support means of light weight material within said body and coupled thereto, the lower extremity of said support means extending downwardly within said body for receiving and supporting an explosive charge for maintaining the charge completely out of intimate contact with said body.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
28 words
A container as in claim 8 wherein said support means is of substantially non-fragmenting material, and said resilient material is glass fibers and said bonding agent is resin.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
50 words
A container as in claim 9 wherein said support means has an open end near the bottom of said body for allowing the container to be positioned over an explosive charge and which is closable under said charge, and said support means includes means for closing said open end thereof.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
135 words
A container for facilitating disposal of an explosive charge by absorbing and directing the force of a detonation within said container comprising a hollow body for enclosing an explosive charge, said body being substantially cylindrical and fully open throughout its length and being molded of a plurality of laminations of ballistic resisting material and a bonding agent, and support means of light weight material coupled to and extending within said body for supporting an explosive charge therein, said support means being in the form of a net with a lower end thereof extending downwardly within said body and having a closable opening at said lower end which may be placed over said charge and closed for supporting said charge within said body and for maintaining said charge completely out of intimate contact with said body.
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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) | 1976-06-18 | 1976-12-18 | 1977-06-19 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-06-18 | 1980-12-18 | 1981-06-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-06-18 | 1984-12-18 | 1985-06-19 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |