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Methods of preventing initiation of explosive devices

US7810421B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 25, 2008
Grant dateOct 12, 2010
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Expiry dateJan 25, 2028

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F21/60
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A method of preventing initiation of an explosive device. The method comprises substantially encasing an explosive device with a conductive foam. The explosive device is configured to be initiated by an electromagnetic radiation signal, such as that emitted by a transmitter of a wireless door bell device. Deactivated explosive devices are also disclosed.

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