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US 4701125

THERMAL METHOD FOR DESTRUCTION OF MICROFILM PRODUCTS

Assignee

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, AS REPRESENTED BY THE SECRETARY OF THE AIR FORCE

Filed

Jun 10, 1980

Granted

Oct 20, 1987

Location

HAYMARKET VA US

Abstract

A method for the pyrolytic destruction of microfilm products by utilizing hot silicon oil heated to a temperature of about 250 DEG C. Destruction of the various types of microfilm is accomplished within a five minute time frame.

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35 USC §181 Secrecy Order

Imposed

Sep 1, 1982

Rescinded

Jun 13, 1986

Duration

3 years, 9 months

Inventor

  • 1JUDITH F. KITCHENS
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