Electrical discharge system and method for neutralizing explosive devices and electronics
US8683907B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 14, 2013 |
| Grant date | Apr 1, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 14, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF41H11/30
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Disclosed are a system and method for discharging electrical potential into the earth to disable or destroy electronics and/or explosive devices. The disclosed system includes an electrical power supply providing a pulsed electrical potential exceeding 30,000 volts with at least 30 Joules of energy in each pulse. The system includes a cathode emitter and an anode emitter configured to be moved along the earth in close proximity to the earth. The electrical potential is discharged into the earth through the cathode emitter and/or the anode emitter.
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