Class 102/430 - CARTRIDGES

Subclass of Class 102 - Ammunition and explosives
Definition: Apparatus and corresponding methods having means, e.g.,
No. of applications: 37
Last issue date: 12/29/2011

Application No.	Application Title	Issue Date
20110315038	Centerfire Cartridge Primer Safety Shield A centerfire cartridge with improved ballistic characteristics for use in lever action firearms having tubular magazines is shown. A primer safety shield allows a sharper pointed bullet to be used without increased danger of inadvertent firing when a cartridge is placed...	12/29/2011
20110290143	CARTRIDGE The invention relates to a cartridge having a propellant charge casing at least partially filled with a propellant charge powder, and a projectile part connected on a front of the propellant charge casing, wherein the propellant charge casing comprises a casing cover, a...	12/01/2011
20110214655	PNEUMATIC MECHANISM FOR A TOY WEAPON THAT FIRES LIGHTWEIGHT PAINTBALLS OR PLASTIC BEADS, ACTUATED BY SPECIAL PYROTECHNIC AMMUNITION The invention relates to a pneumatic mechanism actuated by specific pyrotechnic ammunition. The pneumatic mechanism is actuated by specific pyrotechnic ammunition or by blank ammunition and is characterized in that the recoil of the breech block actuates a piston which ...	09/08/2011
20110174184	METHOD FOR ELECTRICAL FLASHOVER IGNITION AND COMBUSTION OF PROPELLENT CHARGE, AS WELL AS PROPELLENT CHARGE AND AMMUNITION SHOT IN ACCORDANCE THEREWITH The invention relates to a method of in the electrical ignition of a propellent charge (1) provided with an electrically conductive surface coating (5) and comprising one or more propellant components (3), ensuring that ignition and progressive comb...	07/21/2011
20110167700	LIGHT ACTIVATED CARTRIDGE AND GUN FOR FIRING SAME A light activated cartridge is disclosed. The cartridge is comprised of a metalcasing containing an explosive such as gun powder and holds a bullet at a first end. The second end of the casing includes a solid light transparent portion which may be a circular glass or p...	07/14/2011
20110100246	PERCUSSION PRIMERS COMPRISING A PRIMER COMPOSITION AND ORDNANCE INCLUDING THE SAME A primer composition that includes stabilized, encapsulated red phosphorus, at least one oxidizer, at least one secondary explosive composition, at least one light metal, and at least one acid resistant binder. The stabilized, encapsulated red phosphorus may include par...	05/05/2011
20110030571	Ammunition Provided is ammunition capable of increasing the movement velocity and shooting range of a bullet and enhancing the target hitting rate. The ammunition includes a case having a propellant chamber and a front mouth, a propellant charged into the propellant chamber of the...	02/10/2011
20110017090	WAD-LESS CARTRIDGES AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME This disclosure relates generally to cartridges for use in projectile-launching devices, such as ammunition cartridges, flare cartridges, and the like, including components of the cartridges, and methods for their manufacture. For example, the cartridges of this disclos...	01/27/2011
20110005383	CARTRIDGES AND MODIFICATIONS FOR M16/AR15 RIFLE Embodiments of the present invention relate generally to cartridges and modifications for an M16/AR15 rifle. In one embodiment, a modified M16/AR15 rifle or carbine includes a bolt having a maximum outside diameter greater than that of a standard M16/AR15 bolt; and a bo...	01/13/2011
20110000390	Non-toxic percussion primers and methods of preparing the same A percussion primer composition including at least one explosive, at least one nano-size non-coated fuel particle having natural surface oxides thereon, at least one oxidizer, optionally at least one sensitizer, optionally at least one buffer, and to methods of preparin...	01/06/2011
20100300319	LOW TOXICITY PRIMER COMPOSITIONS FOR REDUCED ENERGY AMMUNITION A primer composition with reduced toxicity suited for reduced-energy ammunition comprises bismuth (III) oxide as the principal oxidizer and contains a portion of propellant composition mixed therein. This composition may also be used in a cartridge which is otherwise su...	12/02/2010
20100288152	CARTRIDGED AMMUNITION, PARTICULARLY BLANK AMMUNITION The invention relates to cartridged ammunition, particularly blank ammunition, having a cartridge shell (3) and a projectile (2) placed therein. A propellant chamber (4) accommodating a pyrotechnic of a propellant charge (5) is disposed in th...	11/18/2010
20100282112	SPIRAL CASE AMMUNITION A cartridge for a firearm comprises a case having a base located at one end and a projectile mounted at the other end. A specific volume of propellant is contained in the case and is ignitable via a primer located in the base. The ignition of the propellant causes the p...	11/11/2010
20100269723	Metal binders for thermobaric weapons A munition includes a penetrator casing; and a payload, the payload composed of an explosive material dispersed in a metallic binder material. Related methods are also described. A method is also provided that includes forming an energetic material, combining the energe...	10/28/2010
20100212530	Cartridge For A Firearm Ammunition with structural and functional features such as to optimise the propellant combustion process when the weapon is fired, resulting in accelerated delivery of the combustion gases. For this purpose, advantageously, the ammunition at issue is fitted with an inno...	08/26/2010
20100107916	SHELLCASE FOR CONTROLLING REFLECTIONS OF PRIMER SHOCKWAVES A shellcase body for use as part of an ammunition cartridge, which includes a base portion at one end, a middle portion having a substantially straight sidewall and joined with the base portion, and a shoulder portion joined to and extending from the middle portion. A n...	05/06/2010
20100101443	ADAPTOR FOR STACKABLE PROJECTILE The present invention relates to stackable projectiles having a warhead and a propulsion unit. An adaptor enables the warhead to be coupled to propulsion units made of different materials. Furthermore, an adaptor couples different profiles of warheads and propulsion uni...	04/29/2010
20100018429	MOLDED PART, AND METHOD FOR THE PRODUCTION OF THE MOLDED PART To increase the function and safety of a weapon, it is proposed that the molded part, as connecting site particularly between a projectile and a preferably combustible sleeve containing a driving mechanism, be constructed in such a way that, in a predefined region, said...	01/28/2010
20090229484	Safety cap for small arms cartridge A safety cap for a small arms cartridge fits over the primer end of the cartridge casing and includes a cushioning material and a rigid material. The cap holds the two materials over the primer and prevents a firing pin from igniting the primer; thereby, rendering the c...	09/17/2009
20090211482	Blank cartridge A blank cartridge (1) comprises a cartridge casing (2) with a first primer (18); a piston (9) with a head (10) and an arm (11); and an expansion chamber located between said primer (18) and the head of the piston (10), wh...	08/27/2009
20090173250	SYSTEM FOR PROTECTION AGAINST MISSILES A system is disclosed for defeating enemy missiles and rockets, particularly rocket propelled grenades (RPG's). The first step is to identify the firing of a missile by the use of sensors that give the approximate distance and bearing of the incoming missile. A non-leth...	07/09/2009
20080282926	Method and Arrangement For Producing Propellant For Charges With High Charge Density and High Progressivity The present invention relates to a method and an arrangement for the production of radially perforated, cylindrical propellant tubes (1, 23, 31). The invention is based on the underlying idea that the respective propellant tube (1, 23, 31) must be fixed an...	11/20/2008
20080006169	Methods and Apparatus for Projectile Data Link System Methods and apparatus for a data link system according to various aspects of the present invention may be incorporated into a cartridge system. The cartridge system may comprise a case and a projectile. The data link system may be connected to the case and the projectil...	01/10/2008
20070277694	Combustible propellant charge casing A combustible propellant charge casing for ammunition which can be shot from the barrel of a weapon. So that the erosion-reducing additive will lead to a decrease in the erosive action of the propellant powder present in the molded part of the ammunition better than tha...	12/06/2007
20070181029	Method and apparatus for propelling a pellet or BB using a shock-sensitive explosive cap A method and apparatus for expelling a projection from an air gun by striking a primer cap filled with a shock-sensitive explosive compound, causing the cap to explode, which in turn rapidly compresses a volume of air located between the projectile and the cap, causing ...	08/09/2007
20070144394	Partitioning method for pipe material, pipe material manufactured by the method, and gas generator A tube partitioning method that can manufacture an airtight tube with a reduced number of processes and thus a reduced manufacturing cost, and a gas generator using the tube. The tube partitioning method includes first and second processes partitioning or closing a holl...	06/28/2007
20060283345	Surveillance projectile A surveillance projectile consisting primarily of a very robust electronic device designed to be contained in a 40 mm cartridge that can be fired over distances through an open window or door and into a remote location, such as an enclosed site, where it is desirable to...	12/21/2006
20060272538	Multi-mode modular projectile The disclosed system, device and method for providing a multi-mode munition generally includes a modular projectile assembly having an aft module suitably configured for mechanical and electrical engagement with a forward module. The aft module generally provides a comm...	12/07/2006
20060248773	Firearm and munitions kit The firearm and munitions kit is a cartridge and a barrel insert for a firearm adapted to fire munitions comprising a 223 round. The cartridge has an axis, a neck, a shoulder, a body, an extraction groove, and a slight frustoconical shape extending axially from the wide...	11/09/2006
20060225599	Piece of ammunition or ammunition component comprising a structural energetic material The invention relates to a piece of ammunition or ammunition component comprising a pyrotechnic load associated with a structure, such as a casing. This ammunition is characterized in that part at least of its structure is made of an energetic material comprising at lea...	10/12/2006
20060065148	Projectile cartridges, explosive cartridges and propellant cartridges Projectile cartridges, explosive cartridges and propellant cartridges containing at least one agent which is perceived, essentially, in an unknown manner, e.g., a pheromone. ...	03/30/2006
20060030025	Bioremediation of explosives The present invention provides an explosive charge that includes a casing containing explosive material, a cap coupled to the casing, and fungal spores that, when activated, metabolize and degrade the explosive material. The fungal spores may be located in the ullage of...	02/09/2006
20050188879	Lead free, composite polymer based bullet and cartridge case, and method of manufacturing A lead-free, composite polymer based bullet and cartridge case, wherein the cartridge case is formed by matingly engaging a cylindrical body and a corresponding base. A belted cartridge case has a double wall design, which provides the cartridge with increased thickness...	09/01/2005
20050045056	Serial pin-numbering, or coding of bullets, bullet casings and other projectiles as an improvement for the use of ammunition The invention of serially, pin-numbering, or.coding of bullets, bullet casings, and other projectiles on their bodies, with information such as the name of ammo maker; country of origin; type of gun; and abbreviation of the Government Agency, whose responsibility would ...	03/03/2005
20050016410	Munitions mines Mines are fabricated in the form of munitions, specifically including cartridges for firearms and several types of grenade, including both hand grenades and rocket-propelled grenades, the cartridges containing either very high energy explosives or very high temperature ...	01/27/2005
20050011393	DUAL STAGE INFLATOR FOR LOW MELTING GAS GENERANTS A dual stage invention is designed to autoignite an autoignition material before a low temperature gas generant melts. Low temperature gas generants include a high nitrogen content organic fuel with ammonium nitrate as the oxidizer. The dual stage inflator has a first g...	01/20/2005
20050005806	Apparatus and method for identifying ammunition The present invention is directed to identifying ammunition. In one embodiment, an identifiable ammunition cartridge includes a bullet having a first identification surface, a casing having a second identification surface, and an identifying code positioned on at least ...	01/13/2005

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Class 102/430 - CARTRIDGES