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Solid particle aerosol belt and dissemination method

US6076671A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMar 18, 1998
Grant dateJun 20, 2000
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Expiry dateMar 18, 2018

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF42B39/08
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A particulate aerosol dissemination device comprising a shreddable belt is isclosed. The belt has a plurality of individual cells aligned along the belt length and which extend across the belt width. The cells are separated by partitions extending between the cells across the belt width. The cells are capable of holding a solid aerosol filler comprising any one of the following: obscurant or smoke generating materials; pesticides; insecticides; fungicides; riot control agents; fertilizer; and feed. A method for disseminating a solid particle aerosol using the belt and a process for manufacturing the aerosol belt segments is also disclosed.

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