USH1457HExpiredUtility
Fuel air explosive canister
Est. expirySep 29, 2012(expired)· nominal 20-yr term from priority
Inventors:John D. Sullivan
F42B 3/087
37
PatentIndex Score
6
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Claims
Abstract
A fuel-air explosive apparatus comprising a standard plastic beverage bot, a plastic burster tube, a conventional detonator, a detonating cord, Teflon® tape and a liquid fuel. All of the components of the fuel-air explosive apparatus are readily available, standard materials.
Claims
exact text as granted — not AI-modifiedI claim:
1. A fuel-air explosive apparatus comprising a standard sized, plastic beverage bottle; a liquid fuel; a plastic burster tube; a detonator; a detonating cord; and sealant tape, wherein said standard sized, plastic beverage bottle contains therein said liquid fuel; wherein said plastic burster tube contains therein said detonator and said detonating cord; wherein said burster tube and its contents are inserted into the opening of said beverage bottle; and wherein said sealant tape facilitates a snug fit of said plastic burster tube within said standard sized, plastic beverage bottle.
2. A fuel-air explosive apparatus as set forth in claim 1, wherein said standard sized, plastic beverage bottle is of a size selected from the group consisting of 0.5-liter, 1-liter, 1.5-liters, 2-liters and 3-liters.
3. A fuel-air explosive apparatus as set forth in claim 1, wherein said liquid fuel is propylene oxide.
4. A fuel-air explosive apparatus as set forth in claim 1, wherein said plastic burster tube is polyvinyl chloride (PVC) tubing having a diameter of approximately 0.5 to 0.75 inches.
5. A fuel-air explosive apparatus as set forth in claim 1, wherein said sealant tape is Teflon®.Join the waitlist — get patent alerts
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