Electricity: electrical systems and devices – Igniting systems
Reexamination Certificate
2008-02-15
2010-12-07
Jackson, Stephen W (Department: 2836)
Electricity: electrical systems and devices
Igniting systems
Reexamination Certificate
active
07848078
ABSTRACT:
Blasting operations for mining frequently involve a large number of detonators for a single blasting event. An important step in the execution of a blast is to perform a roll-call to check that all detonator assemblies placed at the blast site are in communication with a blasting machine, and forming operative components of the blasting apparatus. Disclosed herein are blasting apparatuses and methods of blasting that streamline this roll-call step, thereby reducing time consumed in the blasting process.
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Hummel Dirk
Lownds Charles Michael
Buchholz Jeffrey E.
Choate Hall & Stewart
Jackson Stephen W
Orica Explosives Technology Pty Ltd
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