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Thermite charge
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United States Patent Application 20060266204
Kind Code A1
Givens; Richard W. ; et al. November 30, 2006
Thermite charge
Abstract
The present invention provides for cutting operations using linear thermite charges; the charges cut one dimensional or two dimensional geometric shapes; the invention is useful for structure entry or demolition.
Inventors: Givens; Richard W.; (Columbus, OH) ; Klein; Jerome A.; (Raymond, OH) ; Burky; Thomas E.; (Monroe Township, OH) ; Reuther; James J.; (Worthington, OH)
Correspondence Name and Address:
BATTELLE MEMORIAL INSTITUTE
505 KING AVENUE
COLUMBUS
OH