Patents by Inventor Michael T. Sutch

Michael T. Sutch has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Booster container with isolated and open cord tunnels
    Patent number: 4485741
    Abstract: A booster container is used to hold a primary charge useful for detonating cap insensitive explosives, such as ammonium nitrate. The container includes a pair of cord tunnels which may be used in various combinations to detonate the primary charge with either an electric blasting cap or a detonating cord. The container is also useful for holding non-electric blasting caps and transfer tubes in place as the booster container is lowered into the bore hole.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 1983
    Date of Patent: December 4, 1984
    Assignee: Apache Powder Company
    Inventors: Jack M. Moore, Michael T. Sutch