System for neutralizing explosive and electronic devices
US7775145B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 2, 2007 |
| Grant date | Aug 17, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 6, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF42D5/04
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A system for executing a method for neutralizing an explosive device disposed within a targeted area. In operation, an artificial lightning generator of the system generates one or more electric sparks. Additionally, a spinning breakout apparatus of the system spins a spark emission point in a predetermined pattern within the targeted area, and for neutralizing the explosive device, discharges the electric spark(s) into the targeted area via the spark emission point.
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