US3138102A
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Shotgun projectile having slits
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1962-11-13
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Granted: 1964-06-23
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Expires: 1982-11-13
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Earl J Meyer
- 👤 Romond F Meyer
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 08:53
CPC Classifications
F; F42; F42B; F42B7/00; F42B7/02; F42B7/10; F42B12/00; F42B12/02; F42B12/34
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
97 words
A SHOTGUN PROJECTILE MADE ENTIRELY OF SOFT METAL AND HAVING A SUBSTANTIALLY CYLINDRICAL BODY AND A TAPERED NOSE WITH A HOLLOW EXTENDING AXIALLY FROM THE BASE OF THE BODY TOWARD SAID NOSE TO SUBSTANTIALLY THE BASE OF SAID TAPERED NOSE AND FORMING A RELATIVELY THIN-WALLED BODY, SAID NOSE HAVING AN AXIAL RECESS IN THE CENTER THEREOF FORMING A HOLLOW NOSE, AND SAID NOSE ALSO HAVING A PLURALITY OF NARROW SLITS EXTENDING RADIALLY THERETHROUGH FROM SAID RECESS TO THE OUTER SURFACE OF SAID NOSE AND LONGITUDINALLY FOR SUBSTANTIALLY THE ENTIRE LENGTH OF SAID NOSE TO SAID CYLINDRICAL BODY.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
97 words
A SHOTGUN PROJECTILE MADE ENTIRELY OF SOFT METAL AND HAVING A SUBSTANTIALLY CYLINDRICAL BODY AND A TAPERED NOSE WITH A HOLLOW EXTENDING AXIALLY FROM THE BASE OF THE BODY TOWARD SAID NOSE TO SUBSTANTIALLY THE BASE OF SAID TAPERED NOSE AND FORMING A RELATIVELY THIN-WALLED BODY, SAID NOSE HAVING AN AXIAL RECESS IN THE CENTER THEREOF FORMING A HOLLOW NOSE, AND SAID NOSE ALSO HAVING A PLURALITY OF NARROW SLITS EXTENDING RADIALLY THERETHROUGH FROM SAID RECESS TO THE OUTER SURFACE OF SAID NOSE AND LONGITUDINALLY FOR SUBSTANTIALLY THE ENTIRE LENGTH OF SAID NOSE TO SAID CYLINDRICAL BODY.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1967-06-23 | 1967-12-23 | 1968-06-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-06-23 | 1971-12-23 | 1972-06-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-06-23 | 1975-12-23 | 1976-06-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |