Abstract: An ignition formulation for an incendiary material is disclosed. The ignition formulation comprises an initiator capable of reacting exothermically with the incendiary material to an extent sufficient to generate a flame when contacted with the incendiary material and a non-aqueous inhibitor capable of slowing the rate of exothermic reaction between the incendiary material and the initiator, thereby providing a delay period between contact of the ignition formulation with the incendiary material and generation of the flame. The non-aqueous inhibitor may be a compound selected from a group comprising, for example, long chain (C5-C12) alcohols, alkanes, alkenes, cycloalkanes, ethers, esters, ketones, carboxylic acids, aromatic hydrocarbons, organonitrates, diesel, biodiesel, kerosene, modified kerosene and oils.

Abstract: A frame has a first frame portion configured to sit on a base of a vehicle seat and demountably receive a machine. A second portion of frame is coupled with and extends substantially upright from the first portion. The second portion is adjacent and bears against a back of the seat. Extending across the second portion from side to side is a lateral frame element. The lateral frame element enables the frame to be secured on and to the seat by way of a conventional seat belt. The frame also includes a pivoting support shown in this embodiment as a tray for supporting a box of capsules which are dispensed by the machine.

Abstract: An incendiary dispensing system (10) comprises a casing (12), a supply (16) of incendiary capsules (18), an apparatus (14) for initiating and dispensing the incendiary capsules (18), and a loading mechanism (20). The casing (12) can be opened and closed to enable loading of the supply (16) of incendiary capsules (18). The casing (12) is provided with an aperture (22) to allow the dispensing of initiated capsules (18). The capsules (18) are formed as series connected belts (24). The loading mechanism (20) sequentially feeds the belts (24) to the apparatus (14) which initiates each incendiary and dispense the incendiary from the opening (22). The casing (12) is arranged for external mounting on an aircraft and may be ejected in the event of a malfunction.

Abstract: An incendiary dispensing system (10) comprises a casing (12), a supply (16) of incendiary capsules (18), an apparatus (14) for initiating and dispensing the incendiary capsules (18), and a loading mechanism (20). The casing (12) can be opened and closed to enable loading of the supply (16) of incendiary capsules (18). The casing (12) is provided with an aperture (22) to allow the dispensing of initiated capsules (18). The capsules (18) are formed as series connected belts (24). The loading mechanism (20) sequentially feeds the belts (24) to the apparatus (14) which initiates each incendiary and dispense the incendiary from the opening (22). The casing (12) is arranged for external mounting on an aircraft and may be ejected in the event of a malfunction.

Abstract: An apparatus (10) for initiating and dispensing an incendiary comprises a feed mechanism (12) for advancing a line of series connected incendiaries to a dispensing location D; an injection device (14); and a cutter (16). The injection device (14) injects a substance such as glycol into the incendiary as it is moved toward, but prior to reaching, the dispensing location D. The glycol reacts exothermically with another substance such as potassium permanganate in the incendiary. The cutter (16) cuts the incendiary into which the glycol has been injected from the line of series connected incendiary. After the incendiary has been injected with the glycol and cut by the cutter (16) from the line, the feed mechanism (12) advances the incendiary to the dispensing location D where it is dispensed by the action of gravity from the apparatus (10).

Abstract: An incendiary 10 includes a plurality of containers 12 each containing a volume of a first substance such as potassium permanganate which, when mixed with a second substance such as glycol which is injected at a later time, reacts exothermically to generate a flame. Frangible couplings in the form of tabs 16 couple or connect adjacent containers 12 together. Thus the incendiary 10 is in the form of a flexible belt having a plurality of containers 12 which are mutually held together until separated by a dispensing/initiating machine. Each container 12 includes a flat surface 22 and a receptacle 18 having an opening 20 which opens onto the flat surface 22. A seal 24 extends across and closes the opening 20.