Ammunition and explosives – Igniting devices and systems – Electrical primer or ignitor
Reexamination Certificate
2006-09-19
2006-09-19
Keith, Jack (Department: 3663)
Ammunition and explosives
Igniting devices and systems
Electrical primer or ignitor
C102S206000, C102S215000, C102S217000, C102S312000, C361S248000, C361S249000, C361S251000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07107908
ABSTRACT:
Firing-readiness diagnostics in an electronic pyrotechnic device such as an electronic detonator or an electronic blasting system thereof. The diagnostics may include a check for any incompatible attached devices, a resistance or continuity check of an ignition element, and/or a capacitance check of a firing capacitor.
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Forman David M.
Jennings, III David T.
Teowee Gimtong
Greene Jr. Daniel Lawson
Keith Jack
Law Offices of Thomas J. Brindisi
Special Devices, Inc.
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