Electrical discharge system and method for neutralizing explosive devices and electronics
US9739573B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 26, 2016 |
| Grant date | Aug 22, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 26, 2036 |
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- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF41H13/0018
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Disclosed is an apparatus that includes an electric power source that powers a Marx generator that is electrically coupled to a cathode emitter that is configured to discharge electrical potential into the earth. The apparatus also includes a load resistor that is coupled between the output of the Marx generator and either a relative ground or the input to the Marx generator.
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