Components and methods for use with explosives
US6896059B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 6, 2003 |
| Grant date | May 24, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 6, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF42D5/045
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An apparatus and method is provided to reduce interference resulting from activation of explosive devices. To reduce interference, one or more shock impeding elements are placed proximal one or more explosives to impede propagation of shock caused by detonation of the explosives. The shock impeding elements include a porous material, such as a porous liquid or solid.
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