Explosive and thermic compositions or charges inventions 12/07

20070277914 - Metal matrix composite energetic structures: A munition includes a structural component formed from a composite material comprising a energetic material dispersed in a metallic binder material. A method is also provided that includes forming a energetic material, combining the energetic material with a metallic binder material to form a mixture, and shaping the mixture to... Agent: Buchanan, Ingersoll & Rooney PC

20070277915 - Gas generant compositions: A gas generant composition is provided that contains a transitional metal salt of 5-aminotetrazole and phase stabilized ammonium nitrate. A gas generator incorporating the gas generant composition is also provided. The gas generator may be contained within a gas generating system such as an airbag inflator or seat belt assembly,... Agent: L.c. Begin & Associates, PLLC

20070277916 - Method and system for manufacture and delivery of an emulsion explosive: A method for manufacture and delivery of an emulsion explosive having a discontinuous oxidizer solution phase, a continuous fuel phase, and an emulsifier, the method comprising: (a) providing an emulsion manufacturing system; (b) conveying an oxidizer solution phase to the emulsion manufacturing system at a pre-determined pressure; (c) conveying a... Agent: Thorpe North & Western, LLP.