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Shock tube apparatus for blast wave simulation

US9027383B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 15, 2011
Grant dateMay 12, 2015
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Expiry dateMay 17, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T137/1632
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

This is directed to systems, processes, machines, and other means that simulate blast waves from explosive events. The invention can make waveforms tailored to a user's preference to accurately model a variety of explosive events by utilizing a driver section and a transition section that have divergent geometries.

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