Wireless electronic booster, and methods of blasting
US7778006B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 27, 2007 |
| Grant date | Aug 17, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 18, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF42D3/04
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Disclosed herein are boosters that include components sufficient for wireless communications with an associated blasting machine. In selected aspects, there are disclosed wireless electronic boosters that are self-contained and robust. Such boosters are especially suited for underground mining operations, optionally employing automated placement of boosters at a blast site.
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