Patents by Inventor Kenneth Basom

Kenneth Basom 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).

  • Desensitizing agent for homemade and conventional explosives
    Patent number: 9944570
    Abstract: A desensitizing agent and method which desensitizes triacetone triperoxide (TATP). The agent includes a common polymer dissolved in a volatile solvent, which allows for direct, rapid application on-site, providing for safer movement and transport of the explosive. Drop heights in impact test results of treated TATP were twice that of neat TATP or TATP treated with conventional agents. The agent is composed of non-toxic, inexpensive components with the polymer delivered in a solvent vehicle, which quickly volatilizes after application and exhibits compatibility with TATP and conventional explosives.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 17, 2018
    Assignee: The United States of America as Represented by the Secretary of the Navy
    Inventors: Kenneth Basom, Bryan Milani