Diversionary device with electronic trigger and directed high efficiency output

A single-use diversionary device, comprising:

• a semi hollow barrel having a closed first end forming a pressure resisting bulkhead and a second open end that receives one or more powder cartridge assemblies;
• an upper cap connected to the hollow barrel at the first closed end;
• an electronic timing circuit protected by the cap and configured to generate a pre-defined timing delay, activate an electric primer and subsequently eject energetic powder materials from the device thereby creating an explosion in free space;
• the electronic timing circuit includes a timing section, a power source and a low power relay configured to capitalize on the fast blow nature of electric primers;
• an electronic circuit configured for use with conventional diversionary devices;
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• a pivotable gate mounted at the second open end of the barrel and configured to direct an explosion in only one of two possible directions, wherein the pivotable gate is positioned based on an orientation of the diversionary device after the diversionary device is deployed.

A diversionary device, comprising:

• a semi hollow barrel having a closed first end forming a pressure resisting bulkhead and a second open end that receives one or more powder cartridge assemblies;
• the cartridge assembly consisting of multiple cartridges containing a mixture of energetic materials and a breakaway (frangible) hermetic seal;
• the multiple cartridges are encased in an elastomeric (rubber) coating configured to uniformly distribute internal pressures occurring during detonation;
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• a pivotable gate mounted at the second open end of the barrel and configured to direct the pressures during detonation in only one of two possible directions, wherein the pivotable gate is positioned based on an orientation of the diversionary device after the diversionary device is deployed.