Initiation disruptor systems and methods of initiation disruption

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8839704
APP PUB NO 20120304882A1
SERIAL NO

13149802

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A system that may be used as an initiation disruption system (IDS) according to one embodiment includes an explosive charge; a plurality of particles in a layer at least partially surrounding the explosive charge; and a fire suppressant adjacent the plurality of particles. A method for disabling an object according to one embodiment includes placing the system as recited above near an object; and causing the explosive charge to initiate, thereby applying mechanical loading to the object such that the object becomes disabled. Additional systems and methods are also presented. A device according to another embodiment includes a plurality of particles bound by a binder thereby defining a sidewall having an interior for receiving an explosive; and a fire suppressant adjacent the plurality of particles and binder. Additional systems and methods are also presented.

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LAWRENCE LIVERMORE NATIONAL SECURITY LLC (LLNS)7000EASAT AVENUE L-703 LIVERMORE CA 94550

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Baum, Dennis W Danville, US 1 6

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