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US3285174A
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Wad and shot protector device
Assignee: Olin Corp
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Filing: 1965-05-28
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Granted: 1966-11-15
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Expires: 1985-05-28
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Vernon C Moehlman
- 👤 Robert J Klein
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 13:51
CPC Classifications
F; F42; F42B; F42B7/00; F42B7/02; F42B7/08
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
151 words
A WAD STRUCTURE FOR USE IN SHOTSHELLS AND THE LIKE, SAID WAD INCLUDING FIRST AND SECOND SPACED CIRCULAR TRANSVERSE WALL MEMBERS, A PAIR OF SUBSTANTIALLY PARALLEL OUTER SUPPORTS CONNECTING SAID WALL MEMBERS IN SPACED VERTICAL ALIGNMENT, A PAIR OF INNER SUPPORTS POSITIONED BETWEEN SAID OUTER SUPPORTS FIRST HINGE MEANS FORMED INTERMEDIATE THE ENDS OF EACH OF SAID OUTER SUPPORTS, SAID OUTER SUPPORTS BEING FOLDABLE INWARDLY TOWARD EACH OTHER ABOUT SAID FIRST HINGE MEANS, SECOND HINGE MEANS FORMED INTERMEDIATE THE ENDS OF EACH OF SAID INNER SUPPORTS, SAID INNER SUPPORTS BEING FOLDABLE OUTWARDLY AWAY FROM EACH OTHER ABOUT SAID SECOND HINGE MEANS, SAID FIRST HINGE MEANS BEING OPERABLE IN A DIRECTION AT RIGHT ANGLES TO THE DIRECTION OF PREPARATION OF SAID SECOND HINGE MEANS TO ALLOW A SHORTENING OF THE SPACING BETWEEN SAID WALL MEMBERS AND A CUSHIONED CONTROLLED COLLAPSE OF SAID WAD WHEN COMPRESSIVE PRESSURE IN APPLIED TO SAID WALL MEMBERS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
151 words
A WAD STRUCTURE FOR USE IN SHOTSHELLS AND THE LIKE, SAID WAD INCLUDING FIRST AND SECOND SPACED CIRCULAR TRANSVERSE WALL MEMBERS, A PAIR OF SUBSTANTIALLY PARALLEL OUTER SUPPORTS CONNECTING SAID WALL MEMBERS IN SPACED VERTICAL ALIGNMENT, A PAIR OF INNER SUPPORTS POSITIONED BETWEEN SAID OUTER SUPPORTS FIRST HINGE MEANS FORMED INTERMEDIATE THE ENDS OF EACH OF SAID OUTER SUPPORTS, SAID OUTER SUPPORTS BEING FOLDABLE INWARDLY TOWARD EACH OTHER ABOUT SAID FIRST HINGE MEANS, SECOND HINGE MEANS FORMED INTERMEDIATE THE ENDS OF EACH OF SAID INNER SUPPORTS, SAID INNER SUPPORTS BEING FOLDABLE OUTWARDLY AWAY FROM EACH OTHER ABOUT SAID SECOND HINGE MEANS, SAID FIRST HINGE MEANS BEING OPERABLE IN A DIRECTION AT RIGHT ANGLES TO THE DIRECTION OF PREPARATION OF SAID SECOND HINGE MEANS TO ALLOW A SHORTENING OF THE SPACING BETWEEN SAID WALL MEMBERS AND A CUSHIONED CONTROLLED COLLAPSE OF SAID WAD WHEN COMPRESSIVE PRESSURE IN APPLIED TO SAID WALL MEMBERS.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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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) | 1969-11-14 | 1970-05-16 | 1970-11-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-11-14 | 1974-05-16 | 1974-11-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-11-14 | 1978-05-16 | 1978-11-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |