Title: Blasting caps initiatable by thermal detonation energy of an explosive gas mixture, and blasting system

Abstract: A nonelectric blasting cap initiated by thermal detonation energy from an explosive gas mixture, in which the required open space for charging and detonating the explosive gas mixture is contained, together with the conduit means, in an end closure member; and the open space is shaped to provide a shell to end closure crimp without impairing flow of explosive gas through the conduits. A blasting system including a plurality of the above blasting caps is also provided.

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Inventors: Zebree, David T. (Kingston, NY, US)

Application Number: 512267
Filing Date: 1974-10-04
Publication_date: 1976-02-24
Assignee: Hercules Incorporated (Wilmington, DE)
Primary Class(es): 102/275.9
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US Patent Ref:

1025065	Apr, 1912	Ingram	102/23.
1185916	Jun, 1916	Kullberg	102/29.
3597919	Aug, 1971	Lilly	102/27.
3885499	May, 1975	Hurley	102/29.

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Primary Examiner: Pendegrass, Verlin R.
Assistant Examiner:
Attorney: Stewart; S. Grant