Diversionary device
US6253680A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 24, 1999 |
| Grant date | Jul 3, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 24, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF42B12/52
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A diversionary device has a housing having at least one opening and containing a non-explosive propellant and a quantity of fine powder packed within the housing, with the powder being located between the propellant and the opening. When the propellant is activated, it has sufficient energy to propel the powder through the opening to produce a cloud of powder outside the housing. An igniter is also provided for igniting the cloud of powder to create a diversionary flash and bang, but at a low enough pressure to avoid injuring nearby people.
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