Flexible metal/metal oxide and/or intermetallic reactant ribbon cutting system
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United States of America Patent
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May 7, 2024
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Nov 3, 2022
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Apr 29, 2022
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Apr 29, 2022
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Abstract
Provided is a blast-free alternative tool for breaching operations for the intended purpose of cutting metal, including rebar, steel cables, I-beams, thin walled containers, welding doors, and the like. The apparatus includes a flexible and cuttable tube containing metal oxide/metal (thermite) mixture, capable of being formed around a target material and of NONEL ignition. The apparatus can be used to cut, weld, or ignite target material. Protective caps are included with provisions to insert shock tube or time fuse to transmit ignition to first fire mix. A fire proof or flame retardant flexible outerwrap with adhesive (such as hydrogel) or malleable retention wires covers the cutting ribbon for heat and slag retention. In the preferred embodiment, the apparatus is issued/manufactured in rolls or precut lengths.
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- 2022 Application Filing Year
- F42D Class
- 63 Applications Filed
- 26 Patents Issued To-Date
- 41.27 % Issued To-Date
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