.~.~ Shaped charge or charge with detonation wave cavity modifier {4}
308
.~.~.~ Tandem charge
DEFINITION
Classification: 102/308
Tandem charge:
(under subclass 306) Subject matter wherein there are plural explosive charges, axially aligned, one next to the other, at least one being a shaped charge, the detonation of the one charge reinforces the other charge to produce a additive detonating effect at the same location.
(1) Note. One of the charges may be a booster.
(2) Note. The charges may be ignited simultaneously or sequentially.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
310, for plural shaped charges.
317, for axially aligned contained charges with structure to join the charges end to end.
