US3846178A
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System for absorption of explosive energy by pressure mitigation
Assignee: Gates Energy Products Inc
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Filing: 1972-05-30
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Granted: 1974-11-05
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Expires: 1992-05-30
Abstract
Abstract 1. A system for absorbing excessive pressures resulting from explosive forces generated by exploding material comprising. (a) a container; (b) a housing disposed in said container and occupying a first volume; (c) a source of explosive material disposed in said housing; (d) a second unfilled volume within said container and exclusive of said first volume; (e) a compressible closed-cell material occupying a third volume within said container and exclusive of said first and second volumes, said third volume being interfaced with said second volume; (f) venting means in said housing for permitting transmission of said explosive material from first volume to said second volume.
Inventors
- 👤 J Evjen
- 👤 J Herrin
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 10:21
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01M; H01M50/00; H01M50/20; H01M50/204; H01M50/207; H01M50/209; H01M50/233; H01M50/242; H01M50/271; H01M50/289; H01M50/293; Y; Y02; Y02E; Y02E60/00; Y02E60/10
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
103 words
A system for absorbing excessive pressures resulting from explosive forces generated by exploding material comprising. (a) a container; (b) a housing disposed in said container and occupying a first volume; (c) a source of explosive material disposed in said housing; (d) a second unfilled volume within said container and exclusive of said first volume; (e) a compressible closed-cell material occupying a third volume within said container and exclusive of said first and second volumes, said third volume being interfaced with said second volume; (f) venting means in said housing for permitting transmission of said explosive material from first volume to said second volume.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
103 words
A system for absorbing excessive pressures resulting from explosive forces generated by exploding material comprising. (a) a container; (b) a housing disposed in said container and occupying a first volume; (c) a source of explosive material disposed in said housing; (d) a second unfilled volume within said container and exclusive of said first volume; (e) a compressible closed-cell material occupying a third volume within said container and exclusive of said first and second volumes, said third volume being interfaced with said second volume; (f) venting means in said housing for permitting transmission of said explosive material from first volume to said second volume.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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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) | 1977-11-04 | 1978-05-06 | 1978-11-05 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-11-04 | 1982-05-06 | 1982-11-05 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-11-04 | 1986-05-06 | 1986-11-05 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |