Multi-strand ignition systems

Linear ignition tube suitable for the ignition of long propellant beds. The tube comprises an elongated tubular member having a ratio of interior diameter to wall thickness of at least 4. The ignition tube is provided with a plurality of...

Beltz Donald R- - US

Remote ignition line

Linear ignition tube suitable for the ignition of long propellant beds. The tube comprises an elongated tubular member having a ratio of interior diameter to wall thickness of at least 4. The ignition tube is provided with a plurality of...

TQ Ciccone，SB Jean

Supplemental-restraint-system gas generating device with water-soluble polymeric binder

The present invention relates to an igniter composition which is capable of being extruded to yield a robust igniter extrudate. The composition is particularly useful in the form of an igniter stick or other selected geometry for use in ...

Daniel B. Nielson，Gary K. Lund，Reed J. Blau - US

SECURE CONNECTOR FOR BLAST INITIATION SIGNAL TRANSFER

A connector device (10) for disposing a detonator (12) in signal transfer relation with a signal-receiving line (30) receives the detonator (12) in a sleeve member (14). A line-engaging member (24) is connected to the sleeve member (14) ...

SUTULA Daniel P. Jr. - EP

Detonators having multiple-line input leads

A connector device (10) for disposing a detonator (12) in signal transfer relation with a signal-receiving line (30) receives the detonator (12) in a sleeve member (14). A line-engaging member (24) is connected to the sleeve member (14) ...

ERNEST L. GLADDEN，RONALD M. DUFRANE

Detonation through solid-state explosion fiber bundle

An explosive round is formed by a bundle of fibers made of explosive matel held in peripheral contact with each other within an outer casing. Axially exten...

RH Guirguis，K Kim - US

Energy transmission device

A low brisance energy transmission device comprising an elongated tube containing self-oxidizing material loosely contained therein is provided. The energy transmission device is able to transmit and propagate energy across bends, kinks,...

FB Janoski

Detonators having multiple-line input leads

A detonator (10) is equipped with an input lead (29) having multiple signal transmission lines (30, 31) which provide redundant initiation signals to the target charge (14) of a detonator (10, 10') thereby increasing the reliability of i...

GLADDEN ERNEST L，DUFRANE RONALD M

Non-electric detonator

A detonator () has a constant-diameter shell () which has a significantly higher shell length-to-diameter (outside diameter) ratio than prior art detonators. The shell () is configured to hold an explosive output charge () which is cylin...

EL Gladden - US

Linear gas generator actuated latching and thrusting device

Apparatus for providing fluid actuation of a plurality of devices by the use of a combustible cord continuously extending through fluid actuation chambers for each of the devices. One or more ignition means are provided for the combustib...

JL Lilly