Pyrotechnic device
First Claim
1. A pyrotechnic device for use in screening a heat-emitting source from a heat-seeking or heat-detecting device, the pyrotechnic device containing a pyrotechnic composition which comprises a combustible particulate substance, a combustible propellant for, upon ignition, heating the particulate substance and expelling the particulate substance from the device to form a screen of hot particles having a substantial degree of radiation in the 3-14 micron wavelength band, by combustion, and means for inhibiting oxidation of the particulate substance within the device.
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Abstract
The pyrotechnic device comprises a projectile, a ground mounted device or a floating device whose casing contains a charge of titanium or other suitable combustible metal-containing material, charcoal, or other reducing agent and gunpowder such that, following ignition, infra-red emitting particles are emitted to form an infra-red radiating screen. The carbon reduces oxidation of the combustible material prior to emission.
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- 1. A pyrotechnic device for use in screening a heat-emitting source from a heat-seeking or heat-detecting device, the pyrotechnic device containing a pyrotechnic composition which comprises a combustible particulate substance, a combustible propellant for, upon ignition, heating the particulate substance and expelling the particulate substance from the device to form a screen of hot particles having a substantial degree of radiation in the 3-14 micron wavelength band, by combustion, and means for inhibiting oxidation of the particulate substance within the device.
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2. A pyrotechnic device for use in screening a heat-emitting source from a heat-seeking or heat-detecting device, the pyrotechnic device containing a pyrotechnic composition which comprises a combustible particulate substance, a combustible propellant for, upon ignition, heating the particulate substance and expelling the particulate substance from the device to form a screen of hot particles having a substantial degree of radiation in the 3-14 micron wavelength band, by combustion, and the composition as a whole being such that, upon combustion, oxygen deficient gases are formed within the device.
- 3. A pyrotechnic device for use in screening a heat-emittng source from a heat-seeking or heat-detecting device, the pyrotechnic device containing a pyrotechnic composition which comprises a combustible particulate substance, a propellant for, upon ignition, heating the particulate substance and expelling the particulate substance from the device to form a screen of hot particles havng a substantial degree of radiation in the 3-14 micron wavelength band, by combustion, and an oxygen-absorbing substance for delaying the oxidation of the particulate substance prior to its expulsion from the device.
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10. A pyrotechnic device containing a pyrotechnic composition which comprises 20-60% combustible titanium powder, 10-20% charcoal and the remainder being gunpowder and minor constituents if any.
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