Abstract: A squib assembly for a non-electric initiator of an anti-personnel obstacle breaching system includes a housing configured to connect to the igniter of a rocket motor of the anti-personnel obstacle breaching system, a slider assembly slidably contained within the housing and configured to connect to a shock tube of the non-electric initiator, and a pyrotechnic element disposed within the housing. Upon activation of the non-electric initiator, the squib assembly is configured to mechanically puncture a base of a initiator sleeve of the rocket motor and to thermally initiate ignition of the rocket motor.

Abstract: A squib assembly for a non-electric initiator of an anti-personnel obstacle breaching system includes a housing configured to connect to the igniter of a rocket motor of the anti-personnel obstacle breaching system, a slider assembly slidably contained within the housing and configured to connect to a shock tube of the non-electric initiator, and a pyrotechnic element disposed within the housing. Upon activation of the non-electric initiator, the squib assembly is configured to mechanically puncture a base of a initiator sleeve of the rocket motor and to thermally initiate ignition of the rocket motor.

Abstract: A remote detonator system is provided. The remote detonator system includes a receiver and a transmitter. The receiver includes a transducer configured to receive an ultrasonic acoustic signal. The transducer is electrically coupled to a first controller, the first controller having a processor responsive to executable computer instructions for detonating a charge in response to the transducer receiving the ultrasonic acoustic signal. A transmitter is provided having a transmitter configured to selectively emit the ultrasonic acoustic signal in response to an actuation by an operator.

Abstract: A remote detonator system is provided. The remote detonator system includes a receiver and a transmitter. The receiver includes a transducer configured to receive an ultrasonic acoustic signal. The transducer is electrically coupled to a first controller, the first controller having a processor responsive to executable computer instructions for detonating a charge in response to the transducer receiving the ultrasonic acoustic signal. A transmitter is provided having a transmitter configured to selectively emit the ultrasonic acoustic signal in response to an actuation by an operator.

Abstract: A remote detonator system is provided. The remote detonator system includes a receiver and a transmitter. The receiver includes a transducer configured to receive an ultrasonic acoustic signal. The transducer is electrically coupled to a first controller, the first controller having a processor responsive to executable computer instructions for detonating a charge in response to the transducer receiving the ultrasonic acoustic signal. A transmitter is provided having a transmitter configured to selectively emit the ultrasonic acoustic signal in response to an actuation by an operator.

Abstract: Percussive signal transmission tubes, of contrasting color, are joined along adjacent longitudinally extending portions by an adhesive bead of polymeric material. The tubes can be separated in the field and are provided on spools without any sheath. A small diameter (0.10 inch) tube can be used to reduce the size of the spool, or increase the length of tubing wound on the spool. An apparatus for assembling the product is also disclosed.

Abstract: Percussive signal transmission tubes, of contrasting color, are joined along adjacent longitudinally extending portions by an adhesive bead of polymeric material. The tubes can be separated in the field and are provided on spools without any sheath. A small diameter (0.10 inch) tube can be used to reduce the size of the spool, or increase the length of tubing wound on the spool. An apparatus for assembling the product is also disclosed.

Abstract: An in-line initiator and firing device assembly includes a shock tube assembly. An in-line initiator is provided for initiating a shock wave along the shock tube assembly, and includes an end sleeve having a bore extending between input and output ends. At least a portion of a surface defining the bore toward the output end of the end sleeve is threaded for threadably receiving and forming threads on an outer surface of the input end of the shock tube assembly. A first retaining device is associated with the end sleeve for receiving a shock wave triggering device and securing the triggering device to the input end of the end sleeve. A firing device assembly is activated by a shock wave transmitted through the shock tube assembly. The firing device includes a barrel having a bore extending between input and output ends. The input end of the barrel communicates with the output end of the shock tube assembly and the output end communicates with a firing device.

Abstract: A transmission tube initiator comprises a body having a passageway formed therein for receiving and retaining an initiator charge. A holder holds a side of a transmission tube in close proximity to the charge. The charge provides an initiation signal which penetrates the transmission tube and initiates a reactive substance contained in the transmission tube.

Abstract: A connector for a nondestructing blasting signal transmission tube including a housing; for engaging the extensions of at least two signal transmission tubes in adjacent relationship, the housing serving to establish a signal path permitting direct signal communication between openings in the adjacent portions of the signal transmission tubes. Preferably the connector includes a suitable device for cutting the adjacent portions of at least one of the signal transmission tubes to expose a portion of the reactive interior of the tube. Also, a method of connecting at least two signal transmission tubes by securing portions of the signal transmission tube in adjacent relationship to another; establishing a signal path between the adjacent portions of the signal transmission tubes; and cutting each of the adjacent signal transmission tubes to expose a sufficient portion of the interior of the tubes to permit direct signal communication between each of the tubes.

Abstract: A transmission tube signal delay assembly comprising a delay element containing a shaped delay composition having a preselected combustion time from a first side of the delay element to a second side of the delay element; a first transition element adjacent to the delay element at the first side for transferring a transmission tube signal to the delay element; and a second transition element adjacent to the delay element at the second side for transferring a signal from the delay element to a transmission tube, each of the transition elements comprising a shaped transition composition.

Abstract: A combination signal transmission tube connector and delay assembly having a housing; means on the housing for engaging at least one signal transmission tube; means on the housing for cutting the transmission tube to expose at least two transmission tube interior portions; a signal delay assembly mounted in the housing for interposition between exposed transmission tube interior portions; and means on the housing for establishing a signal path permitting signal communication between the delay assembly and exposed transmission tube interior portions. The delay assembly preferably has a delay element containing a shaped composition having a preselected combustion time from one side of said element to another side of said element; and at least two transition elements adjacent to the delay element for transferring a signal between the delay element and exposed transmission tube interior portions, each of the transition elements containing a shaped transition composition.

Abstract: A detonating cord signal delay connector having a housing; means on the housing for engaging a first detonating cord end and a second detonating cord end; a signal delay assembly in the housing for connection between the first detonating cord end and the second detonating cord end, the signal delay assembly being operable to delay a detonating signal between the detonating cord first and second ends; and gripping means for securing the detonating cord first and second ends in the housing to prevent removal of the ends before signal delay operation of the connector. The preferred embodiment of the connector further includes means on the housing for severing detonating cord to produce the detonating cord first and second ends.