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Shotgun shell wad with powder pocket
Assignee: Herter's Inc
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Filing: 1964-04-27
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Granted: 1966-02-15
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Expires: 1984-04-27
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 George L Herter
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 11:06
CPC Classifications
F; F42; F42B; F42B7/00; F42B7/02; F42B7/08
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
102 words
A WAD FOR A FIREARM CARTRIDGE HAVING A PROPELLANT CHARGE AND A PRIMER CAP IN THE BASE THEREOF, SAID WAD COMPRISING AN UPPER OBTURATING PORTION ADAPTED TO OVERLIE THE PROPELLANT CHARGE OF THE CARTIRIDGE AND A LOWER PORTION, SAID PORTIONS DEFINING A CHAMBER FOR RECEIVING AND SUBSTANTIALLY COMPLETELY ENCLOSING SAID CHARGE, MEANS FOR DETECHABLY FASTENING SAID PORTIONS TOGETHER WHEREBY SAID PORTIONS WILL REMAIN FASTENED TOGETHER WHEN SAID CHARGE IN IGNITED, SAID LOWER PORTION HAVING AN OPENING THEREIN ADAPTED FOR SUBSTANTIAL ALIGNMENT WITH THE PRIMER CAP OF THE CARTRIDGE AND OF A CROSS SECTIONAL AREA NOT SUBSTANTIALLY LARGER THAN THAT OF SAID PRIMER.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
102 words
A WAD FOR A FIREARM CARTRIDGE HAVING A PROPELLANT CHARGE AND A PRIMER CAP IN THE BASE THEREOF, SAID WAD COMPRISING AN UPPER OBTURATING PORTION ADAPTED TO OVERLIE THE PROPELLANT CHARGE OF THE CARTIRIDGE AND A LOWER PORTION, SAID PORTIONS DEFINING A CHAMBER FOR RECEIVING AND SUBSTANTIALLY COMPLETELY ENCLOSING SAID CHARGE, MEANS FOR DETECHABLY FASTENING SAID PORTIONS TOGETHER WHEREBY SAID PORTIONS WILL REMAIN FASTENED TOGETHER WHEN SAID CHARGE IN IGNITED, SAID LOWER PORTION HAVING AN OPENING THEREIN ADAPTED FOR SUBSTANTIAL ALIGNMENT WITH THE PRIMER CAP OF THE CARTRIDGE AND OF A CROSS SECTIONAL AREA NOT SUBSTANTIALLY LARGER THAN THAT OF SAID PRIMER.
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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) | 1969-02-14 | 1969-08-16 | 1970-02-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-02-14 | 1973-08-16 | 1974-02-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-02-14 | 1977-08-16 | 1978-02-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |