Patents Assigned to CBS Explosives Pty Limited
  • Binding additive for explosive compositions
    Patent number: 4957569
    Abstract: This invention relates to a dry mix explosive composition wherein a binding or holding agent is provided to hold the parts thereof together in a straightforward and efficient manner, in order to avoid segregation of the parts such as during mixing, placement and the like. The dry mix explosive composition includes oxidiser, fuel and bulking agent, and further includes a binder in the form of a water-in-oil emulsion which acts to hold the parts of said composition together during mixing, placement and the like.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 1988
    Date of Patent: September 18, 1990
    Assignee: CBS Explosives Pty Limited
    Inventors: Kevin H. Waldock, Daniel A. Wasson
  • Explosive composition
    Patent number: 4875950
    Abstract: This invention relates to a dry mix explosive composition which includes a bulking agent which comprises from 1-20% (by weight) of a vegetable protein additive, the bulking agent having a bulk density of 0.1-0.6 grams per cubic centimeter. It is preferred that the resulting explosive composition have a bulk density of from 0.5-1.1 grams per cubic centimeter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 1988
    Date of Patent: October 24, 1989
    Assignee: CBS Explosives Pty Limited
    Inventors: Kevin H. Waldock, Daniel A. Wasson