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Method and apparatus for disarming an explosive deviceRelated Patent Categories: Ammunition And Explosive-charge Making, Bomb DisposalMethod and apparatus for disarming an explosive device description/claimsThe Patent Description & Claims data below is from USPTO Patent Application 20070209500, Method and apparatus for disarming an explosive device. Brief Patent Description - Full Patent Description - Patent Application Claims
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS [0001] None. STATEMENT REGARDING FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH OR DEVELOPMENT [0002] None. TECHNICAL FIELD [0003] Embodiments of the present invention relate to disruption of explosives in order to prevent detonation and minimize damage. More particularly, embodiments of the invention are directed to an apparatus and method for disarming an improvised explosive device. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0004] An Improvised Explosive Device (IED) is a formal name for explosive devices used in unconventional warfare by terrorists. An IED is a device placed or fabricated in an improvised manner incorporating destructive, lethal, noxious, pyrotechnic, or incendiary chemicals and designed to destroy, incapacitate, harass, or distract. While IEDs may incorporate military stores, they normally include nonmilitary components. [0005] IEDs typically include an explosive charge, possibly a booster charge, a detonator, and a mechanism known as an initiation system. IEDs may be extremely diverse in design and may include any type of firing device or initiator. They may further include commercial, military, or contrived chemical or explosive fillers. Sophisticated IEDs have been constructed from arming devices scavenged from conventional munitions and easily purchased electronics components as well as consumer devices. These IEDs are mostly conventional high explosive charges. However, the possibility of toxic chemical, biological or nuclear material can be included to add to the destructive power and psychological effect of the device. [0006] Vehicle Borne Improvised Explosive Devices (VBEID) are IEDs that may be placed in any of various types of vehicles, such as cars, trucks, boats, or buses. Such explosive devices can be much larger and cause more destruction than devices implemented by single suicide bombers. VBIEDs typically include an explosive main charge that is placed out of view in a cargo compartment of a vehicle. The trigger for detonating the explosive main charge is typically located in a passenger area of the vehicle. [0007] Current techniques developed in the United States for defeating VBIEDs often rely on theoretically sound but operationally impractical tools, tactics and procedures. These tools attack the main charge of the device and attempt to remove the explosives before the firing circuit can function. Available techniques may require up to twenty seven pounds of explosives and one hundred fifty gallons of water to be delivered by robot. The preparation time can require many tens of minutes. As the technique is time consuming and difficult to implement inside of a vehicle, it cannot practically be used in a real situation involving an actual threat. [0008] Various additional methods have been suggested and/or utilized abroad for minimizing destruction caused by VBIEDs upon detection. One technique is to eject the explosive from the target area once the vehicle containing the explosive has been stopped. This technique involves significant risk and energy expenditure. [0009] Another proposed technique is to disable the explosive train of the device at its initiation point. Tools implementing this technique may rely on water as the dynamic interface to affect disruption of an IED. These tools may cause disruption without risk of setting fire to the vehicle or detonating the IED. Some of these tools may use coarse salt and a specially prepared explosive that is not readily available to civilian law enforcement. C-4 explosives may be used to generate velocity in the water projected at the IED. The results are generally good for rapid mechanical disassembly of soft or light case containers. However, these tools are largely ineffective at removing heavy fabric or mechanically disassembling more complex IEDs like those used in VBIEDs. [0010] Accordingly, a solution is needed that is simple and easy to use and obtain and will fully disable a trigger mechanism within a workable time period without detonating the main charge. Furthermore a solution is needed that will fully disarm the trigger mechanism without completely destroying the vehicle. BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION [0011] In one aspect of the invention, an apparatus for disarming an explosive device is provided. The apparatus may include a substantially cylindrically shaped container having a first hollow cavity therein. A column may be located within the hollow cavity, the column having a second smaller hollow cavity therein for receiving an explosive. The apparatus may additionally include a garnet ablative agent within the first hollow cavity and surrounding at least a portion of the column. [0012] In an additional aspect, a system may be provided for disarming an explosive device. The system may include a substantially cylindrically shaped container having an open end and a closed end, and a first hollow cavity therein. The cavity may be loaded with an ablative agent. A column may be located within the hollow cavity, the column having a second smaller hollow cavity therein for receiving an explosive. The system may additionally include a cap for closing the open end of the substantially cylindrically shaped container and a bottle for dispensing a pre-measured liquid for mixing with the ablative agent. [0013] In yet a further aspect of the invention, a method may be provided for disarming an explosive device. The method may include loading an industrial garnet ablative agent in a substantially cylindrically shaped container and filling interstitial spaces in the industrial garnet ablative agent with water. The method may additionally include filling a cylindrical column of the substantially cylindrically shaped container with an explosive agent. [0014] In an additional aspect, a method may be provided for disarming an explosive device. The method may include loading an ablating agent in a substantially cylindrically shaped container and filling interstitial spaces in the ablating agent with water. The method may additionally include filling a cylindrical column of the substantially cylindrically shaped container with a binary explosive agent. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS [0015] The present invention is described in detail below with reference to the attached drawings figures, wherein: [0016] FIG. 1 is a perspective view illustrating a dynamic ablative cylinder apparatus in accordance with an embodiment of the invention; [0017] FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view of a cap of the dynamic ablative cylinder apparatus in accordance with an embodiment of the invention; [0018] FIG. 3 is a plan view illustrating a dynamic ablative cylinder closed with the cap in accordance with an embodiment of the invention; Continue reading about Method and apparatus for disarming an explosive device... 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