Explosive and thermic compositions or charges – Containing inorganic nitrogen-oxygen salt – Ammonium nitrate
Reexamination Certificate
2005-10-18
2005-10-18
Felton, Aileen (Department: 3641)
Explosive and thermic compositions or charges
Containing inorganic nitrogen-oxygen salt
Ammonium nitrate
C149S109600
Reexamination Certificate
active
06955731
ABSTRACT:
An explosive composition is provided that is comprised of a Heavy ANFO and grain hulls. In one embodiment, the grain hulls are comprised of rice hulls. The grain hulls serve both as an inert bulking additive that reduces the density of the composition and as a sensitizer that reduces the energy needed to reliably detonate the composition. Also provided is a method for manufacturing an explosive composition comprised of Heavy ANFO and grain hulls, such as rice hulls. Additionally, a method of using an explosive comprised of ANFO and grain hulls in a mining operation is disclosed.
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Felton Aileen
Holland & Hart LLP
Kulish, Esq. Christopher J.
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