US4098625A
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Explosive compositions bonded with fluorocarbon polymers
Assignee: United States Department of the Navy
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Filing: 1968-05-08
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Granted: 1978-07-04
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Expires: 1988-05-08
Abstract
Abstract An explosive composition consisting of a Teflon-Viton binder and a high explosive which can be extruded as well as molded into many shapes and sizes at temperatures ranging from 150 DEG to 250 DEG F. at pressures and rates which are reasonable from a production standpoint.
Inventors
- 👤 John W. French
- 👤 Judson B. Eldridge
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 23:17
CPC Classifications
C; C06; C06B; C06B45/00; C06B45/04; C06B45/06; C06B45/10
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 17
Claim 1
Independent Claim
38 words
A plastic bonded explosive comprising a high explosive selected from the group consisting of trinitrotrimethylenetriamine, cyclotetramethylenetetranitramine and mixtures thereof and a fluorocarbon formulation consisting essentially of a copolymer of vinylidene fluoride and hexafluoropropylene in intimate admixture with polytetrafluoroethylene.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
38 words
A plastic bonded explosive comprising a high explosive selected from the group consisting of trinitrotrimethylenetriamine, cyclotetramethylenetetranitramine and mixtures thereof and a fluorocarbon formulation consisting essentially of a copolymer of vinylidene fluoride and hexafluoropropylene in intimate admixture with polytetrafluoroethylene.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
12 words
The plastic bonded explosive of claim 1 to which aluminum is added.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
16 words
A plastic bonded explosive comprising trinitrotrimethylenetriamine, polytetrafluoroethylene, a copolymer of vinylidene fluoride and hexafluoropropylene, and aluminum.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
16 words
A plastic bonded explosive comprising trinitrotrimethylenetriamine, polytetrafluoroethylene, a copolymer of vinylidene fluoride and hexafluoropropylene, and aluminum.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
16 words
A plastic bonded explosive comprising cyclotetramethylenetetranitramine, polytetrafluoroethylene, a copolymer of vinylidene fluoride and hexafluoropropylene, and aluminum.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
16 words
A plastic bonded explosive comprising cyclotetramethylenetetranitramine, polytetrafluoroethylene, a copolymer of vinylidene fluoride and hexafluoropropylene, and aluminum.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
15 words
A plastic bonded explosive comprising trinitrotrimethylenetriamine, polytetrafluoroethylene, and a copolymer of vinylidene fluoride and hexafluoropropylene.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
15 words
A plastic bonded explosive comprising trinitrotrimethylenetriamine, polytetrafluoroethylene, and a copolymer of vinylidene fluoride and hexafluoropropylene.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
15 words
A plastic bonded explosive comprising cyclotetramethylenetetranitramine, polytetrafluoroethylene, and a copolymer of vinylidene fluoride and hexafluoropropylene.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
15 words
A plastic bonded explosive comprising cyclotetramethylenetetranitramine, polytetrafluoroethylene, and a copolymer of vinylidene fluoride and hexafluoropropylene.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
51 words
A plastic bonded explosive consisting essentially of from 70 to 90 percent by weight of an explosive selected from the group consisting of trinitrotrimethylenetriamine, cyclotetramethylenetetranitramine and diaminotrinitrobenzene; from 10 to 20 percent by weight of the copolymer of vinylidene fluoride and hexafluoropropylene; and from 3 to 10 percent by weight polytetrafluoroethylene.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
51 words
A plastic bonded explosive consisting essentially of from 70 to 90 percent by weight of an explosive selected from the group consisting of trinitrotrimethylenetriamine, cyclotetramethylenetetranitramine and diaminotrinitrobenzene; from 10 to 20 percent by weight of the copolymer of vinylidene fluoride and hexafluoropropylene; and from 3 to 10 percent by weight polytetrafluoroethylene.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
33 words
A plastic bonded explosive consisting essentially of about 80 percent by weight cyclotetramethylenetetranitramine, about 15 percent by weight of the copolymer of vinylidene fluoride and hexafluoropropylene; and about 5 percent by weight polytetrafluoroethylene.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
33 words
A plastic bonded explosive consisting essentially of about 80 percent by weight cyclotetramethylenetetranitramine, about 15 percent by weight of the copolymer of vinylidene fluoride and hexafluoropropylene; and about 5 percent by weight polytetrafluoroethylene.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
33 words
A plastic bonded explosive consisting essentially of about 84 percent by weight trinitrotrimethylenetriamine; about 12 percent by weight of the copolymer of vinylidene fluoride and hexafluoropropylene; and about 4 percent by weight polytetrafluoroethylene.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
33 words
A plastic bonded explosive consisting essentially of about 84 percent by weight trinitrotrimethylenetriamine; about 12 percent by weight of the copolymer of vinylidene fluoride and hexafluoropropylene; and about 4 percent by weight polytetrafluoroethylene.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1981-07-03 | 1982-01-02 | 1982-07-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-07-03 | 1986-01-02 | 1986-07-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-07-03 | 1990-01-02 | 1990-07-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |