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Electrical discharge system and method for neutralizing explosive devices and electronics

US10247525B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 17, 2017
Grant dateApr 2, 2019
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Expiry dateAug 17, 2037

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  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF41H13/0018
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Disclosed is an apparatus that includes an electric power source that powers a Marx generator that is electrically coupled to a cathode emitter that is configured to discharge electrical potential into the earth. The apparatus also includes a load resistor that is coupled between the output of the Marx generator and either a relative ground or the input to the Marx generator.

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