US4202279A
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Sticky foam
Assignee: United States Department of Energy
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Filing: 1977-09-12
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Granted: 1980-05-13
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Expires: 1997-09-12
Abstract
Abstract Access to a space is impeded by the generation of a sticky foam from a tacky polymeric resin and a low boiling solvent.
Inventors
- 👤 Peter B. Rand
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 09:09
CPC Classifications
E; E05; E05G; E05G1/00; E05G1/02; E05G1/024; E05G1/12; G; G08; G08B; G08B15/00; G08B15/02; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S521/00; Y10S521/913; Y10T; Y10T70/00; Y10T70/20
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
134 words
System for impeding access to a space by attack with individual hand tools to gain entry to the space comprising in combination a reservoir portion containing a gas under pressure, a conduit portion communicating with said reservoir portion disposed to impede access to the space, sticky foam generating composition of high tenacity contained within the conduit portion, said reservoir and communicating conduit portion together forming a closed system with impervious walls normally maintaining said composition in substantially liquid condition under pressure, the tenacious sticky foam generating composition contained within the conduit comprising a tacky polymeric resin intermixed with a low boiling solvent and under pressure of said gas, rupture of a wall portion of said system effecting rapid exuding of composition through said rupture and formation of a sticky hand-tool-engulfing foam of high tenacity.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
134 words
System for impeding access to a space by attack with individual hand tools to gain entry to the space comprising in combination a reservoir portion containing a gas under pressure, a conduit portion communicating with said reservoir portion disposed to impede access to the space, sticky foam generating composition of high tenacity contained within the conduit portion, said reservoir and communicating conduit portion together forming a closed system with impervious walls normally maintaining said composition in substantially liquid condition under pressure, the tenacious sticky foam generating composition contained within the conduit comprising a tacky polymeric resin intermixed with a low boiling solvent and under pressure of said gas, rupture of a wall portion of said system effecting rapid exuding of composition through said rupture and formation of a sticky hand-tool-engulfing foam of high tenacity.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
19 words
The means for impeding access of claim 1 wherein the sticky foam generating composition further comprises an organo-silicone surfactant.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
19 words
The means for impeding access of claim 1 wherein the sticky foam generating composition further comprises a fire retardant.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
16 words
The means for impeding access of claim 3 wherein the fire retardant is a chlorinated paraffin.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
30 words
The means for impeding access of claim 1 wherein the tacky polymeric resin is polyisobutylene, a mixture comprising styrene/butadiene copolymer and polyindene, or a mixture comprising styrene/isoprene copolymer and polyterpene.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
20 words
The means for impeding access of claim 1 wherein the low boiling solvent is dimethyl ether, dichlorodifluoromethane, or methyl chloride.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
19 words
The means for impeding access of claim 1 wherein the sticky foam generating composition further comprises a nucleating agent.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
23 words
The means for impeding access of claim 7 wherein the nucleating agent is powdered polyethylene, fine particle silica, carbon black, or carbon dioxide.
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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) | 1983-05-13 | 1983-11-12 | 1984-05-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1987-05-13 | 1987-11-12 | 1988-05-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1991-05-13 | 1991-11-12 | 1992-05-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |