US3224337A
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Hypervelocity gun
Assignee: MBAssociates Corp
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Filing: 1962-06-07
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Granted: 1965-12-21
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Expires: 1982-06-07
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Franklin C Ford
- 👤 Arthur T Biehl
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 12:12
CPC Classifications
F; F41; F41F; F41F1/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
138 words
A HYPERVELOCITY GUN UTILIZING A COMBINATION OF ELECTRICAL AND CHEMICAL ENERGY COMPRISING IN COMBINATION: (A) A LOOP OF AN ELECTRICALLY CONDUCTIVE MATERIAL; (B) A TAMPING MATERIAL SUBSTANTIALLY ENCLOSING SAID LOOP; (C) AN EXPLOSIVE CHARGE AT LEAST APRTIALLY SURROUNDING THE LOOP, SAID EXPLOSIVE CHARGE BEING ADAPTED TO COLLAPSE THE LOOP UPON DETONATION OF THE CHARGE; (D) A SOURCE OF ELECTRICITY ELECTRICALLY CHARGING THE LOOP THROUGH LEADS THERETO; (E) AN ELECTRIC SWITCH ADAPTED TO DISCONNECT THE LEADS FROM THE SOURCE OF ELECTRICITY AND TO SHORT CIRCUIT THE LEADS; (F) SAID ELECTRIC SWITCH BEING ACTUATED BY THE EXPLOSIVE CHARGE; (G) AN OPENING IN ONE PORTION OF THE TAMPING MATERIAL, SAID OPENING EXTENDING TO THE LOOP AND FORMING A BARREL; (H) THE LOOP BEING NECKED DOWN IN THE VICINITY OF THE OPENING THUS FORMING A SABOT FROM A PORTION OF THE LOOP;
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
138 words
A HYPERVELOCITY GUN UTILIZING A COMBINATION OF ELECTRICAL AND CHEMICAL ENERGY COMPRISING IN COMBINATION: (A) A LOOP OF AN ELECTRICALLY CONDUCTIVE MATERIAL; (B) A TAMPING MATERIAL SUBSTANTIALLY ENCLOSING SAID LOOP; (C) AN EXPLOSIVE CHARGE AT LEAST APRTIALLY SURROUNDING THE LOOP, SAID EXPLOSIVE CHARGE BEING ADAPTED TO COLLAPSE THE LOOP UPON DETONATION OF THE CHARGE; (D) A SOURCE OF ELECTRICITY ELECTRICALLY CHARGING THE LOOP THROUGH LEADS THERETO; (E) AN ELECTRIC SWITCH ADAPTED TO DISCONNECT THE LEADS FROM THE SOURCE OF ELECTRICITY AND TO SHORT CIRCUIT THE LEADS; (F) SAID ELECTRIC SWITCH BEING ACTUATED BY THE EXPLOSIVE CHARGE; (G) AN OPENING IN ONE PORTION OF THE TAMPING MATERIAL, SAID OPENING EXTENDING TO THE LOOP AND FORMING A BARREL; (H) THE LOOP BEING NECKED DOWN IN THE VICINITY OF THE OPENING THUS FORMING A SABOT FROM A PORTION OF THE LOOP;
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) | 1968-12-20 | 1969-06-21 | 1969-12-21 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-12-20 | 1973-06-21 | 1973-12-21 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-12-20 | 1977-06-21 | 1977-12-21 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |