US 12,332,039 B1
Avalanche triggering apparatus
Eric Bressler, Tetonia, ID (US); and Grant Henarie, Portland, OR (US)
Filed by Alpine Snowpack Management LLC, Jackson, WY (US)
Filed on Feb. 17, 2024, as Appl. No. 18/444,660.
Int. Cl. F42D 3/00 (2006.01); E01F 7/00 (2006.01); F42D 1/00 (2006.01); F42D 1/045 (2006.01)
CPC F42D 3/00 (2013.01) [E01F 7/00 (2013.01); F42D 1/00 (2013.01); F42D 1/045 (2013.01)] 15 Claims
OG exemplary drawing
 
1. An avalanche triggering apparatus comprising:
(a) a tower having a first end, a second end, and a top part, the first end of the tower being connected to a base, and the top part of the tower being connected to a detonation chamber;
(b) two gas supply lines that are configured to deliver fuel gas and an oxidizer to the detonation chamber;
(c) a spark plug that is configured to initiate combustion of gases within the detonation chamber when activated by a flow switch;
(d) a battery that is configured to provide electricity to the spark plug; and
(e) means for controlling remotely a flow of gas through the gas supply lines;
wherein the detonation chamber is connected to the tower via mounting brackets and a plurality of isolator springs;
wherein the detonation chamber comprises a closed top end and an open bottom end; and
wherein the open bottom end of the detonation chamber is configured to face a snow surface.