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Simultaneous nonelectric priming assembly and method

US8973502B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 8, 2013
Grant dateMar 10, 2015
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Expiry dateMar 8, 2033

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF42D1/043
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A priming assembly and a method are provided for coupling a plurality of detonators to at least one explosive through a plurality of transmission lines. The priming assembly may include a housing that receives the plurality of detonators and the plurality of transmission lines. In use, the plurality of transmission lines may communicate with the plurality of detonators within the housing to transmit explosive charges from the plurality of detonators to the at least one explosive.

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