US4222484A
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Antipropagation explosive packaging means
Assignee: United States Department of the Army
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Filing: 1979-05-29
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Granted: 1980-09-16
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Expires: 1999-05-29
Abstract
Abstract A packaging system is disclosed for containing a plurality of discrete exsive masses in close juxtaposition but isolated from each other so as to prevent detonation of one such mass from propagating a chain of further detonations of the remaining such masses.
Inventors
- 👤 Philip M. Howe
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 01:07
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D81/00; B65D81/02; F; F42; F42B; F42B39/00; F42B39/14
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
47 words
In a container for a plurality of individual explosive munitions; support means for supporting said munitions in spaced-apart relationship, and shield means consisting of elongate rods of low shock impedance material, one of said rods being secured within said container midway between each of said spaced-apart munitions.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
47 words
In a container for a plurality of individual explosive munitions; support means for supporting said munitions in spaced-apart relationship, and shield means consisting of elongate rods of low shock impedance material, one of said rods being secured within said container midway between each of said spaced-apart munitions.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
42 words
The structure in claim 1 wherein: each of said munitions is elongate in form and substantially symmetrical about a center longitudinal axis, and each of said rods is parallel to said axis and substantially of the same length as said elongate munitions.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
27 words
The structure in claim 2 wherein: said support means comprises a low density lightweight plastic mass adapted to receive each of said munitions in snugly nesting relationship.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
11 words
The structure in claim 2 wherein: said rods are polyurethane material.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
11 words
The structure in claim 2 wherein: said rods are polyethylene material.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
52 words
In a container for explosive munitions: a plurality of explosive munitions, security means for securing said plurality of munitions in fixed and spaced-apart interrelationship, and an elongate shield affixed midway between each of said munitions, said shield having a density within the range from about 0.8 to 1.55 grams per cubic centimeter.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
52 words
In a container for explosive munitions: a plurality of explosive munitions, security means for securing said plurality of munitions in fixed and spaced-apart interrelationship, and an elongate shield affixed midway between each of said munitions, said shield having a density within the range from about 0.8 to 1.55 grams per cubic centimeter.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
32 words
The structure in claim 6, wherein: each of said munitions includes an outer casing having a thickness, and each of said shield has a thickness at least equal to said casing thickness.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
37 words
The structure set forth in claim 6, wherein: each of said munitions has an elongate column of explosive material contained therewithin, and each of said shields has a length substantially equal to the length of said column.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
39 words
The structure set forth in claim 7, wherein: each of said casings has a substantially cylindrical shape having a radius about a center longitudinal axis, and each of said shields is situated not more than 2.5 times said radius.
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) | 1983-09-16 | 1984-03-17 | 1984-09-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1987-09-16 | 1988-03-17 | 1988-09-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1991-09-16 | 1992-03-17 | 1992-09-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |