US3215076A
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Shotshell
Assignee: Remington Arms Co LLC
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Filing: 1963-09-03
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Granted: 1965-11-02
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Expires: 1983-09-03
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Donald S Foote
- 👤 Justin H Whipple
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 09:04
CPC Classifications
F; F42; F42B; F42B7/00; F42B7/02; F42B7/06
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
164 words
IN A SHOTSHELL HAVING A BODY CASING WHICH HAS A HEAD PORTION ATTACHED TO THE REAR END THEREOF AND WHICH IS OPEN AT THE FRONT END, A COMBINATION SHOT CONTAINER AND ENCLOSURE MEMBER POSITIONED IN SAID OPEN FRONT END, AND CONTAINER-CLOSURE MEMBER COMPRISING A TUBULAR PLASTIC BODY OPEN AT THE REAR END AND CLOSED AT THE FRONT END BY AN INTEGRAL CLOSURE WALL PORTION WHICH FUNCTIONS AS THE MOUTH END CLOSURE FOR THE SHOTSHELL, SAID SHOT CONTAINER INCLUDING A SLIT LOCATED IN A PLANE WHICH SUBSTANTIALLY BISECTS THE CONTAINER, SAID SLIT EXTENDING THROUGH THE CLOSURE PORTION AND DOWN THE OPPOSED TUBULAR BODY PORTIONS TO A POINT LOCATED A PREDETERMINED DISTANCE FROM THE OPEN END OF SAID CONTAINER TUBULAR BODY SO THAT UPON BEING EXPLOSIVELY PROJECTED FROM THE GUN BARREL, THE SHOT CONTAINER FRONT CLOSURE END OPENS UP LIKE A CLAMSHELL AND HINGES ON THE LOWER NON-SLITTED PORTIONS OF THE CONTAINER THUS PERMITTING THE ENCLOSED SHOT PELLETS TO BE RELEASED FROM WITHIN THE SLOT CONTAINER.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
164 words
IN A SHOTSHELL HAVING A BODY CASING WHICH HAS A HEAD PORTION ATTACHED TO THE REAR END THEREOF AND WHICH IS OPEN AT THE FRONT END, A COMBINATION SHOT CONTAINER AND ENCLOSURE MEMBER POSITIONED IN SAID OPEN FRONT END, AND CONTAINER-CLOSURE MEMBER COMPRISING A TUBULAR PLASTIC BODY OPEN AT THE REAR END AND CLOSED AT THE FRONT END BY AN INTEGRAL CLOSURE WALL PORTION WHICH FUNCTIONS AS THE MOUTH END CLOSURE FOR THE SHOTSHELL, SAID SHOT CONTAINER INCLUDING A SLIT LOCATED IN A PLANE WHICH SUBSTANTIALLY BISECTS THE CONTAINER, SAID SLIT EXTENDING THROUGH THE CLOSURE PORTION AND DOWN THE OPPOSED TUBULAR BODY PORTIONS TO A POINT LOCATED A PREDETERMINED DISTANCE FROM THE OPEN END OF SAID CONTAINER TUBULAR BODY SO THAT UPON BEING EXPLOSIVELY PROJECTED FROM THE GUN BARREL, THE SHOT CONTAINER FRONT CLOSURE END OPENS UP LIKE A CLAMSHELL AND HINGES ON THE LOWER NON-SLITTED PORTIONS OF THE CONTAINER THUS PERMITTING THE ENCLOSED SHOT PELLETS TO BE RELEASED FROM WITHIN THE SLOT CONTAINER.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1968-11-01 | 1969-05-03 | 1969-11-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-11-01 | 1973-05-03 | 1973-11-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-11-01 | 1977-05-03 | 1977-11-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |