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Method for explosive blast control using expanded foam

US4589341A · kind A · utility

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19Claims
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Filing dateJun 13, 1985
Grant dateMay 20, 1986
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Expiry dateJun 13, 2005

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF42D5/045
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An improved method of blast suppression involves forming an expanded foam barrier maintained in position by a barrier element which, in a preferred form, is inflated and maintained inflated by the foam used to form the foam barrier. Various barrier structures and methods are disclosed for suppression of the blast wave.

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