Ammunition and explosives – Igniting devices and systems – Electrical primer or ignitor
Reexamination Certificate
2008-05-30
2011-10-18
Hayes, Bret (Department: 3641)
Ammunition and explosives
Igniting devices and systems
Electrical primer or ignitor
Reexamination Certificate
active
08037824
ABSTRACT:
According to one embodiment, a cartridge includes a main explosive and an exploding foil initiator housed in a case. The exploding foil initiator includes metallic strips that are operable to initiate explosion of the main explosive in response to an electrical signal.
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Bailey Robert A.
Plummer Brady A.
Plummer Robert W.
Baker & Botts L.L.P.
Hayes Bret
Raytheon Company
Tillman, Jr. Reginald
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