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Diversionary device

  • US 6,253,680 B1
  • Filed: 02/24/1999
  • Issued: 07/03/2001
  • Est. Priority Date: 02/24/1998
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A diversionary device comprising:

  • a housing having a wall with an outside surface and an opposed inside surface surrounding a volume;

    a non-explosive propellant within said housing;

    a sufficient quantity of fine powder packed within said housing, said powder being inert in said housing;

    means for activating said propellant;

    said propellant having sufficient energy to expel said powder from said housing said powder producing a cloud of powder outside of and adjacent said housing; and

    an igniter for igniting said cloud of powder to create a fuel-air explosion.

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