Henry J John

US Patent:

20050189053, Sep 1, 2005

Filed:

Mar 23, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/087274

Inventors:

Donald Pile - Cabot AR, US
Henry John - Jacksonville AR, US

International Classification:

C06B045/06

US Classification:

149108600

Abstract:

A priming mixture is provided having a primary explosive and an oxidizer system containing bismuth oxide. The priming mixture generally is applicable to any application or device that employs ignition of a propellant or fuel, including, but not limited to, air bag gas generator systems, signaling devices, ejection seats, small or large arms ammunition primers, and the like.

US Patent:

20140182473, Jul 3, 2014

Filed:

Mar 7, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/405802

Inventors:

George P. Dixon - Ridgecrest CA, US
Eddie R. Celestine - Ridgecrest CA, US
Will Carey Jr. - Ridgecrest CA, US
Henry J. John Jr. - Jacksonville AR, US

International Classification:

C06B 27/00
F42B 12/20

US Classification:

102363, 149 87

Abstract:

This invention relates to an apparatus for explosively dispersing particles of reactive metals into the atmosphere to form a fuel-air explosive. Also, this invention relates to a composition, which enhances the performance of metal augmented charge (MAC) devices. The metal augmented charge (MAC) includes flaked aluminum powder and polytetrafluorethylene. The MAC is pressed into solid billets. A preferred embodiment of the present invention involves a system with heavy-walled warhead, which comprises a canister and a cylinder of MAC disposed in the canister, so that said cylinder is in contact with the interior wall of the canister. Further, a high explosive is disposed in the cylinder with a fuze in direct contact with the high explosive, in such a way that the fuze detonates the high explosive.