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Ammunition and explosives August inventions list 08/06

20060180043 - System and method for remediation of explosive contamination using convective heat: According to the present teachings, a system and method are provided for decontaminating a conduit or vessel contaminated with residual explosive material. The system can include a heated gas flow source for heating a gas and providing a flow of the heated gas into the interior of a conduit or...

20060180044 - Anti-submarine warfare cluster munitions an cluster depth charges: A system of cluster depth charges increases the probability of inflicting damage on an underwater target. In an embodiment, the cluster depth charges are within a housing, and have intelligent sensor, buoyancy, and tracking and homing systems. In another embodiment, the cluster depth charges have a gun attached to a...

20060180045 - Device for control of fragment discharge from main charge liners: The material or fragment discharge is controlled by means of a device (4) in connection to the triggering, preferably by means if an initiation charge (5), of the main charge (3) in the ammunition unit (1). The liner is devised as being exposable for effect from the explosive charge or...

20060174794 - Inflator having an ignition nozzle: An inflator (10) includes a container (12) having a chamber (120). An exit opening (48) is provided in the container (12) and is connected to the chamber (120). A substance (122, 180) is stored in the chamber (120) and is responsive to heat for providing inflation fluid. An igniter (130)...

20060169162 - Activated stemming device: Stemming apparatus which includes a member, a propellant charge and an initiator for igniting the propellant charge. Stemming (32) is placed into the hole (10) from the rock face (14) covering the cartridge to a desired extent. The stemming is consolidated by being tamped in position. A member (34), which...

20060169163 - Floatable smoke pot: A floatable smoke pot which floats in a stable position with a casing can water-tightly closed by a cover through a closure device. Smoke-generating bodies of a pyrotechnic material, which can be ignited by an igniting device, are arranged in the casing can. A stable floating position is achieve through...

20060169164 - Consumable cartridge for muzzle loading firearms: The present invention provides a consumable cartridge for a muzzle loading firearm having a consumable cartridge case composed of a consumable solid material. The cartridge case including a central internal cavity, the cartridge case having a closed first end and a second end open to the central internal cavity for...

20060169165 - Super long range crash-bang round: A “crash-bang” shotgun cartridge assembly has a projectile consisting of a weighty and frangible ballast on its leading edge, a flash-bang charge, and, in the rear, a delay fuse which is lit by the detonation of the propellant charge in the cartridge. The weight of the ballast insures greater stability...