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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8082851 | Cavitating core The invention relates to ammunition for missile weapon and firearm. The cavitating core of the invention comprises a head part conjugated with a secant nose surface along the cavitating edge, a central part, and an aft part with a gliding surface, wherein the calibe... | 12/27/2011 |
| 7380503 | Method and apparatus for self-destruct frangible projectiles The present invention discloses and claims an apparatus and method for delivering a wide array of selected agents to a target from stand-off distances. The apparatus includes a self-destruct frangible projectile made of primary, binding, and active components. The p... | 06/03/2008 |
| 7311046 | Bullet for infantry ammunition The invention relates to a bullet for infantry ammunition comprising a bullet core (1), a bullet tip (13), and a metal case (2). The aim of the invention is to create a durable connection between the bullet core (1) and the metal case ( | 12/25/2007 |
| 7273010 | Impact part of a projectile An impact part on a projectile permits the activation of detonation systems within a large angular range of contact with a target. The impact part is provided with annular recesses with embedded circular rings that engage with the target and prevent the projectile f... | 09/25/2007 |
| 7267303 | Method and system for providing cruciform steered, bent biconic and plasma suppression for maximum accuracy A system for reducing plasma induced communication disruption is disclosed. The system utilizes an electrophilic gas injectant, bent reentry vehicle nose shaping and a number of flaps configured to provide 3-axis steering capability. Injecting electrophilic gas inje... | 09/11/2007 |
| 7261040 | Penetrator and method of using same A penetrator includes a fore body comprising a pin and having a center of aerodynamic pressure forward of a center of gravity and a stabilizing portion comprising a material of lower density than that of the fore body and a plurality of outwardly extending fins for ... | 08/28/2007 |
| 7237752 | System and method for reducing plasma induced communication disruption utilizing electrophilic injectant and sharp reentry vehicle nose shaping The present invention discloses a system and a method for reducing plasma induced communication disruption utilizing electrophilic injectant and sharp reentry vehicle nose shaping. Injecting electrophilic gas into plasma accomplishes reduction of plasma induced comm... | 07/03/2007 |
| 7178462 | Projectile with members that deploy upon impact A projectile includes members that deploy upon impact with a target. The projectile includes a nose piece with a portion that shears off upon impact with the target, causing the nose piece to be pushed inside the projectile. As the nose piece is pushed inside the pr... | 02/20/2007 |
| 7150235 | Anti-armor multipurpose and chemical energy projectiles An anti-armor projectile has a tail fin boom having an inner hollow area. A warhead made of high density materials is disposed in the hollow area to serve as a kinetic-energy penetrator that is released upon impact to increase the lethality of the anti-armor project... | 12/19/2006 |
| 7107910 | Penetrator and method of using same A penetrator includes a fore body comprising a pin and having a center of aerodynamic pressure forward of a center of gravity and a stabilizing portion comprising a material of lower density than that of the fore body and a plurality of outwardly extending fins for ... | 09/19/2006 |
| 7069834 | Tapered powder-based core for projectile A powder-based projectile useful in the manufacture of gun ammunition comprising a jacket having an inner volume which is tapered from a maximum diameter adjacent the open end of the jacket to a minimum diameter adjacent the closed end of the jacket and a core forme... | 07/04/2006 |
| 7059233 | Tungsten-containing articles and methods for forming the same Tungsten-containing articles and manufacturing processes for tungsten-containing articles. The articles may include firearms projectiles, such as shot, shot slugs, bullets, big game bullets, lead-equivalent bullets, black powder bullets, etc.; radiation shields; and... | 06/13/2006 |
| 7036433 | Ammunition projectile having enhanced aerodynamic profile A projectile 10 for gun ammunition of a size not greater than 50 caliber comprising a solid metal jacket 82 of generally cup-shaped geometry and having a closed end 102 and an open end 88, a core 84 formed from a mixture of metal p... | 05/02/2006 |
| 6945175 | Biological and chemical agent defeat system The present invention comprises a kinetic energy penetrator warhead that may engage both surface and buried soft and hardened targets. The warhead contains a high-temperature incendiary (HTI) fill capable of destroying chemical and biological agents in such a manner... | 09/20/2005 |
| 6920827 | Vehicle-borne system and method for countering an incoming threat A vehicle-borne system for countering an incoming threat, the system including a sensing device configured to sense an incoming threat, and an active protection system including a maneuverable interceptor incorporating a plurality of kinetic energy rods and an aimab... | 07/26/2005 |
| 6845719 | Erosion resistant projectile A projectile and corresponding method of manufacture comprising a body comprising a structural material and a nose cap comprising a primary nose cap material attached to and having a different composition from the body structural material and a secondary nose cap ma... | 01/25/2005 |
| 6843179 | Penetrator and method for using same A penetrator includes a fore body comprising a pin and having a center of aerodynamic pressure forward of a center of gravity and a stabilizing portion comprising a material of lower density than that of the fore body and a plurality of outwardly extending fins for ... | 01/18/2005 |
| 6837165 | Bullet with spherical nose portion A bullet includes a frontward facing aperture. Contained within the aperture is a relatively hard bullet frontal element that provides advantageous bullet impact performance. In one embodiment, the frontal element is a steel sphere that provides advantageous penetra... | 01/04/2005 |
| 6691622 | Reactive projectiles, delivery devices therefor, and methods for their use in the destruction of unexploded ordnance A projectile for the destruction of unexploded ordnance comprising a projectile shell having a core region which contains a reactive composition comprised of a reactive metal and an oxidizer. The reactive metal is selected from the group consisting of tit... | 02/17/2004 |
| 6662726 | Kinetic energy penetrator A subcaliber kinetic energy penetrator has first and second portions formed of dense material and secured to each other. The first portion, located ahead of the second portion preferably represents between 9% and 15% of the penetrator mass and a similar p... | 12/16/2003 |
| 6601517 | Super-cavitating penetrator warhead The present invention comprises a warhead for penetrating hardened or buried targets. In general, the invention comprises a warhead for penetrating hardened or buried targets comprising a warhead that employs a super-cavitating nose along with a cellular ... | 08/05/2003 |
| 6530328 | Captive soft-point bullet A bullet comprised of a jacket of malleable metal having a closed nose portion and a rear end portion defined by a cylindrical wall, the closed nose portion having wall-weakening areas encapsulating a forward core made of a deformable material which promp... | 03/11/2003 |
| 6439127 | Penetrating projectile for bomb disablement A specially designed projectile is disclosed which provides an initial cruciform-shaped slit or cut, followed by the creation of a round hole into a target. This controlled entry creates a very high localized pressure during initial impact to a target for... | 08/27/2002 |
| 6374743 | Jacketed projectile with a hard core The invention relates to a jacketed projectile (100), comprising a tungsten carbide hard core (5) on the front side and an centered, interlocking soft core (8) placed on the hard core (5). A closed air space (6) is located between the front area (5a) of t... | 04/23/2002 |
| 6374744 | Shrouded bomb A shrouded bomb is provided having components which are substantially free of weld lines and rivets. The shroud assembly includes a nose cone having a forward end and a rear end, a central tube having a forward end contiguous with the rear end of the nose... | 04/23/2002 |
| 6349652 | Aeroballistic diagnostic system A system which is packaged within a projectile fuze body and obtains data relative to the projectile during a launch. Sensors are provided which obtain in-bore data as well as in-flight data. The in-bore data is recorded at a fast rate during in-bore trav... | 02/26/2002 |
| 6305292 | Captive soft-point bullet A bullet comprised of a jacket of malleable metal having a closed nose portion and a rear end portion defined by a cylindrical wall, the closed nose portion having wall-weakening areas encapsulating a forward core made of a deformable material which promp... | 10/23/2001 |
| 6276277 | Rocket-boosted guided hard target penetrator A target-penetrating aerial bomb includes a penetrator of hard steel or similar material that contains an explosive charge. A rocket motor is formed as an annular chamber and surrounds the penetrator. The bomb includes a guidance and control unit that gui... | 08/21/2001 |
| 6244187 | Increased velocity-performance-range bullet A mushrooming bullet having a highly improved performance in the retention of the lead core within the bullet jacket subsequent to impact, and in performing effectively over a substantially wider velocity range, the bullet retaining its lead core within i... | 06/12/2001 |
| 6240850 | Bullets for use in hitting targets at short range An improved bullet featuring a large, heavy non-aerodynamically shaped projectile that is to be used in short range life or death situations. This projectile and cartridge would be used in large game applications where the intent is not to fire unless in ... | 06/05/2001 |
| 6186072 | Monolithic ballasted penetrator The present invention is a monolithic ballasted penetrator capable of delivering a working payload to a hardened target, such as reinforced concrete. The invention includes a ballast made from a dense heavy material insert and a monolithic case extending ... | 02/13/2001 |
| 6178890 | Captive soft-point bullet A bullet comprised of a jacket of malleable metal having a closed nose portion encapsulating a forward core made of rubber, the nose portion having circumferentially spaced, axially extending deep scores in its nose-defining walls, and a rear core within ... | 01/30/2001 |
| 6085661 | Small caliber non-toxic penetrator projectile A small caliber non-toxic penetrator projectile has a first core and a second core tandemly aligned and enveloped by a jacket. The first core has a hardness greater than the hardness of the second core that has a Brinell hardness of between about 20 and a... | 07/11/2000 |
| 6041712 | Non-lethal cartridge with spin-stabilized projectile The invention is a non lethal weapon cartridge comprising a projectile and means for propelling the projectile through a weapon barrel. A munition of this type can be employed by soldiers during operations-other-than-war, such as riot control during human... | 03/28/2000 |
| 6035501 | Method of making a subcaliber kinetic energy projectile A method of making a subcaliber kinetic energy projectile includes the following consecutive steps: friction-welding a light-metal blank to a frontal end face of a tungsten heavy metal penetrator core, wherein the blank is overdimensioned relative to the ... | 03/14/2000 |
| 5936191 | Subcaliber kinetic energy projectile A subcaliber kinetic energy projectile includes a cylindrical penetrator core of tungsten heavy metal; a solid conical projectile tip of light metal adjoining a front end of the penetrator core in a butt joint; and a friction weld bonding the penetrator c... | 08/10/1999 |
| 5567908 | Advanced anti ship penetrator warhead An anti ship warhead utilizing a reactive case is disclosed. The case is a agnesium alloy which increases the blast damage once the warhead moves into the interior of a target. Moreover, the nose plate is hardened steel specially designed to cause ripping ... | 10/22/1996 |
| 5440995 | Tungsten penetrators An improved tungsten penetrator employing tungsten whiskers of various crystalline orientations--specifically the [100] orientation. The penetrator has enhanced penetration ability and strength.... | 08/15/1995 |
| 5347907 | Multipurpose projectile and a method of making it A multipurpose projectile and a method of making it, said projectile comprising a shell (2) which contains a penetrator (1) and at least one incendiary charge (5) surrounding a portion of the penetrator in front of a well (3) in the bottom of the shell, i... | 09/20/1994 |
| 5223667 | Plural piece flechettes affording enhanced penetration A flechette is disclosed comprising a rod-shaped steel body having a blunt generally conical penetrating point, a separate resinous plastic fin component securely mounted on the rear end portion of the body, and a generally conical gradually tapering resi... | 06/29/1993 |
