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US3814016A
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Bomb suppression device
Assignee: Burlington Industries Inc
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Filing: 1973-03-22
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Granted: 1974-06-04
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Expires: 1993-03-22
Abstract
Abstract A bomb suppression device for use in shielding an explosion of a small explosive device such as a pipe bomb. The suppression device has upper and lower blankets held together by flexible straps. The flaps attached to the upper blanket extend down towards the lower blanket when the device is in an expanded position. The bottom blanket has a central opening which acts as a flue for the gases released by the bomb, directing the gases upwardly and causing the device to expand in a balloon-like manner. The straps attaching the upper blanket to the bottom blanket are long enough to provide a gap between the lower edge of the flaps and the edges of the bottom blanket to allow the escape of gases generated by an explosion. A standoff device is utilized which is first placed over the bomb so that the blanket members may be positioned without making contact with the bomb.
Inventors
- 👤 W Fash
- 👤 J Leach
- 👤 J Zoufaly
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 11:20
CPC Classifications
F; F42; F42D; F42D5/00; F42D5/04; F42D5/045; F42D5/05
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
101 words
A bomb suppression device comprising: generally coextensive upper and lower blankets; strap means attached to said upper and lower blankets and extending between peripheral edges thereof for allowing limited separation therebetween; flap means attached to said peripheral edges of said upper blanket and extendable downwardly therefrom for partially filling a gap produced by said limited separation; said lower blanket having means defining a central opening therein for acting as a flue to allow gases and shrapnel produced by the explosion of an explosive device positioned thereunder, to flow between said upper and lower blankets so as to produce said separation therebetween.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
101 words
A bomb suppression device comprising: generally coextensive upper and lower blankets; strap means attached to said upper and lower blankets and extending between peripheral edges thereof for allowing limited separation therebetween; flap means attached to said peripheral edges of said upper blanket and extendable downwardly therefrom for partially filling a gap produced by said limited separation; said lower blanket having means defining a central opening therein for acting as a flue to allow gases and shrapnel produced by the explosion of an explosive device positioned thereunder, to flow between said upper and lower blankets so as to produce said separation therebetween.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
45 words
A bomb suppression device as defined in claim 1 and further including: standoff means for supporting said bomb suppression device in a spaced relation from a bomb in such a manner that neither said bomb suppression device nor said standoff means can touch said bomb.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
44 words
A bomb suppression device as defined in claim 1 wherein said flaps can be folded under said upper blanket when not in use and can fold down to a position relatively perpendicular thereto when said top and bottom blankets are in said spaced relation.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
15 words
A bomb suppression device as defined in claim 1 whIch is generally rectangular in shape.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
62 words
A bomb suppression device as defined in claim 4 wherein said strap means further comprises: a first plurality of flexible straps disposed in a spaced relation parallel to parallel edges of said upper blanket and said lower blanket and sewn thereto, and a second plurality of flexible straps disposed and sewn in a similar manner as said first series but perpendicular thereto.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
38 words
A bomb protective device as defined in claim 1 wherein said upper and lower blankets are made from multiple layers of flexible material which includes: an outer layer of high visibility material, and inner layers of ballistic cloth.
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) | 1977-06-03 | 1977-12-03 | 1978-06-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-06-03 | 1981-12-03 | 1982-06-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-06-03 | 1985-12-03 | 1986-06-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |