Biodegradable reactive shooting target and method of manufacture
US12000681B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 13, 2019 |
| Grant date | Jun 4, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 28, 2043 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF42B33/0207
- WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A concealed amalgamated neutralizer covertly combines neutralizer material comprised of various combinations of inert materials such as calcium carbonate or silicates with common explosive material for the prevention of malicious use of the explosive material in improvised explosive devices. The concealed amalgamated neutralizer device may vary in shape, size, and color and is therefore adaptable to varying methods of containment typified by common pyrotechnic products. The neutralizer material mimics the explosive material of the pyrotechnic products without detection. Upon disassembly of a concealed amalgamated neutralizer device, the neutralizer material is mixed with and neutralizes the explosive material rendering the explosive material useless as a component for an improvised explosive device. A biodegradable container is also provided for the amalgamated neutralizer and the explosive material.
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