Explosive assembly systems including a linear shaped charge end prime cap apparatus and related methods

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9778008
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14953312

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Generally, embodiments of the invention can include a linear shaped charge (LSC) end cap coupling structure adapted for holding an initiator structure adapted to initiate a booster explosive material, the booster explosive material, and the LSC in abutting contact with each other. One embodiment includes a rubber body formed with cavities adapted to receive the LSC, booster, and initiator structure (e.g., detonation cord). One internal cavity can be formed with a plurality of flexible protrusions or fins which are oriented towards a center axis of the preferred embodiment of three cavities configured to impart an interference fit with the initiator structure. Methods related to the invention are also provided.

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  • 2015 Application Filing Year
  • F42D Class
  • 63 Applications Filed
  • 55 Patents Issued To-Date
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Gailey, Tom Spring Lake, US 2 15
Moan, Brad Greenwood, US 13 67
Scheid, Eric Bloomington, US 31 161
Thomas, Dan Southern Pines, US 5 99

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