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Method and apparatus for the destruction of suspected terrorist weapons by detonation in a contained environment

  • US 6,354,181 B1
  • Filed: 12/09/1999
  • Issued: 03/12/2002
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/29/1995
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A device for the destruction of weapons by explosion, comprising:

  • a pressure-resistant vessel having an inner casing and an outer casing surrounding and spaced from the inner casing, said inner casing defining an enclosed chamber having walls, a floor and a ceiling, with at least one door opening penetrating said casings and being closed by a sealable access door;

    an external manifold;

    a plurality of orifices penetrating the inner casing of said enclosed chamber, each said orifice being connected to the external manifold by a vent pipe;

    spacer means for connecting the inner and outer casings to define a plurality of cavities substantially surrounding the enclosed chamber, with each said cavity being substantially filled with a granular shock-damping material;

    the floor of said enclosed chamber being substantially covered with a layer of granular shock-damping material;

    means for detonating said weapon comprising a donor charge of explosive sufficient to destroy the weapon, ignition means for detonating the donor charge;

    at least one liquid-filled energy absorption module in proximity to said donor charge and weapon; and

    disintegratable support means within the enclosed chamber for suspending said donor charge, weapon, and at least one liquid-filled energy absorption module above the chamber floor at about the midpoint of the chamber.

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