Ammunition and explosives – Igniting devices and systems – Ignition or detonation circuit
Reexamination Certificate
2005-11-02
2010-10-12
Carone, Michael (Department: 3641)
Ammunition and explosives
Igniting devices and systems
Ignition or detonation circuit
C102S207000, C102S214000, C102S301000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07810430
ABSTRACT:
A wireless or partially wireless detonator assembly (10) and corresponding blasting apparatus, that may be “powered Up” by a remote source of power (13) that is entirely distinct from the energy used for general command signal communications (16). In one embodiment, the detonator assembly (10) may include an active power source (25) with sufficient power for communications, but insufficient power to cause intentional or inadvertent actuation of the detonator (10).
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Bampfield Howard A.
Chan Sek Kwan
Stewart Ronald F.
Carone Michael
Orica Explosives Technology Pty Ltd
Weber Jonathan C
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