Water pod

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2006-08-15

2006-08-15

Carone, Michael J. (Department: 3641)

Ammunition and explosives

Gas or mist dispersing

Drop bomb

C102S293000, C102S382000, C102S396000, C169S028000, C169S036000, C111S200000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07089862

ABSTRACT:
A water pod for assisting a user in extinguishing forest fires includes a hollow shell constructed with a biodegradable plastic that ruptures upon impact when dropped from an aircraft. The shell includes a fill port allowing it to be filled with water or another flame retardant material. The shell may include a detonation device allowing the pod to be ruptured prior to impact, if desired.

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