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A lightweight explosive containment device that is used to transport blasting caps, explosive precursors, or homemade explosives. Open cellular foam material within the container diffuses explosive gases and absorbs kinetic energy. An internal clapper tube distributes forces to the ligaments of the

A lightweight explosive containment device that is used to transport blasting caps, explosive precursors, or homemade explosives. Open cellular foam material within the container diffuses explosive gases and absorbs kinetic energy. An internal clapper tube distributes forces to the ligaments of the cellular foam material and an external support tube contains the explosive fragmentation and blast overpressure. A system of containers with storage capabilities that enable the transportation of a number of lightweight explosive containment devices is presented. An alternate configuration of the present invention utilizes the open cellular foam material to create a directional disruption device. Such a tool prevents explosive gases and fragmentation from causing unnecessary collateral damage to the surroundings or supporting robot.

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1. An explosive container, comprising: a housing having an interior chamber;at least one securing mechanism configured to seal the interior chamber of the housing, wherein the securing mechanism includes a cut-out portion so as to create a vented pressure vessel configured to support an initiation s

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An explosive container, comprising: a housing having an interior chamber;at least one securing mechanism configured to seal the interior chamber of the housing, wherein the securing mechanism includes a cut-out portion so as to create a vented pressure vessel configured to support an initiation system;a high strength absorber placed within the interior chamber of the housing and configured to absorb fragmentation, diffuse gases, absorb energy, and support at least one blasting cap or explosive;a disruptor housing accommodating the explosive container; anda clapper member having a hollow portion disposed within the interior chamber of the housing, the hollow portion forming an inner chamber configured to receive the at least one blasting cap or explosive,wherein the clapper member is surrounded by the high strength absorber and is configured to mechanically transfer fragmentation, gases and energy generated from the inner chamber during an explosion of the blasting cap or explosive to the high strength absorber and wherein the weight of the explosive container is less than 2300 g. 2. The explosive container of claim 1, further comprising at least one protective tube placed within the hollow portion of the clapper member to support the at least one blasting cap or explosive. 3. The explosive container of claim 1, wherein the high strength absorber comprises a tubular portion with a hollow portion concentrically accommodating the clapper member. 4. The explosive container of claim 1, wherein the high strength absorber further comprises a disk portion positioned below the clapper member at one end of the housing. 5. The explosive container of claim 1, wherein the high strength absorber is made of foam metal or high strength carbon. 6. The explosive container of claim 5, wherein the foam metal is titanium or stainless steel or high strength carbon. 7. The explosive container of claim 1, wherein the securing mechanism comprises a threaded component, or a detent or a fastener. 8. The explosive container of claim 1, wherein the securing mechanism creates an encapsulated pressure vessel. 9. The explosive container of claim 1, wherein the securing mechanism includes a sealable opening leading to the inner chamber. 10. A method of operating the explosive container of claim 1, comprising the steps of: placing a high strength absorber within an interior chamber of the explosive container to absorb fragmentation, diffuse gases, and absorb energy;placing a clapper member within the interior chamber and concentrically surrounded by the high strength absorber, the clapper member including a hollow portion forming an inner chamber;inserting a blasting cap or explosive into the inner chamber,wherein the step of inserting the blasting cap or explosive uses a stationary securing device as a guide such that the blasting cap or explosive and the stationary securing device are aligned; andengaging a securing device with the stationary securing device into a closed position such that an initiation system is surrounded by the stationary securing device. 11. The method of operating an explosive container of claim 10, further comprising the step of inserting the blasting cap or explosive into a protective tube configured to support the blasting cap or explosive, before the step of inserting the protective tube containing the blasting cap or explosive into the inner chamber. 12. A blasting cap or explosive storage system, comprising: a modular container; anda plurality of explosive containers positioned within the modular container for containing a plurality of blasting caps or explosives,wherein each explosive container comprises a housing having an interior chamber;a high strength absorber placed within the interior chamber of the housing and configured to absorb fragmentation, diffuse gases, absorb energy, and support at least one blasting cap or explosive; anda clapper member having a hollow portion disposed within the interior chamber of the housing, the hollow portion forming an inner chamber configured to receive the at least one blasting cap or explosive, andwherein the clapper member is surrounded by the high strength absorber and is configured to mechanically transfer fragmentation, gases and energy generated from the inner chamber during an explosion of the blasting cap or explosive to the high strength absorber, andwherein the modular container is configured to be transportable in a vehicle and each of the plurality of the explosive container is capable of being individually pulled out from the modular container for operation. 13. A method of using the explosive storage system of claim 12, comprising: removing an explosive container from the storage system that contains numerous explosive containers. 14. A unidirectional explosive disruption device, comprising: an explosive container, comprising:a housing having an interior chamber;a high strength absorber placed within the interior chamber of the housing and configured to absorb fragmentation, diffuse gases, absorb energy, and support at least one blasting cap or explosive; anda clapper member having a hollow portion disposed within the interior chamber of the housing, the hollow portion forming an inner chamber configured to receive the at least one blasting cap or explosive,wherein the clapper member is surrounded by the high strength absorber and is configured to mechanically transfer fragmentation, gases and energy generated from the inner chamber during an explosion of the blasting cap or explosive to the high strength absorber; anda projectile container received within the explosive container at one end of thereof, the projectile container being concentrically connected to the inner chamber and surrounded by the high strength absorber. 15. The unidirectional explosive disruption device of claim 14, wherein the projectile container comprises: a body having a cavity; anda lid attached to the body and configured to provide a watertight seal. 16. The unidirectional explosive disruption device of claim 15, wherein the clapper member includes a tubular extension configured to accommodate the lid of the projectile container. 17. The unidirectional explosive disruption device of claim 15, wherein the lid includes a hollow portion communicating to the inner chamber, so that the at least one blasting cap or explosive can extend to the cavity of the body.