US3347491A
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Projectile for a firearm
Assignee: FN Herstal SA
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Filing: 1965-10-15
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Granted: 1967-10-17
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Expires: 1985-10-15
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Auguste
- 👤 Jean-Baptiste
- 👤 Pickart Ghislain
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 19:54
CPC Classifications
F; F42; F42B; F42B10/00; F42B10/02; F42B10/12; F42B8/00; F42B8/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
118 words
A PROJECTILE FOR A FIREARM COMPRISING A RESISTANT BODY, A SLOWING-DOWN DEVICE IN RELATION WITH SAID BODY, SAID SLOWING DOWN DEVICE BEING AN INCREASING MEANS OF THE SURFACE OF FRICTION OF SAID BODY IN THE AIR SO AS TO SHORTEN THE RANGE IN RELATION TO THAT OF AN ORDINARY PROJECTILE OF SAME INITIAL KINETIC ENERGY, SAID INCREASING MEANS OF THE SURFACE OF FRICTION OF SAID BODY IN THE AIR BEING COMPOSED OF AT LEAST ONE MEMBER DISPLACEABLE AT THE BEGINING OF THE TRAJECTORY TO BRING CERTAIN OF ITS PIECES OUTSIDE THE CONTOUR OF THE PROJECTILE, SAID INCREASING MEANS OF THE SURFACE OF FRICTION OF SAID BODY IN THE AIR COMPRISING A PLURALITY OF SMALL TONGUE MEMBERS, SAID TONGUE
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
118 words
A PROJECTILE FOR A FIREARM COMPRISING A RESISTANT BODY, A SLOWING-DOWN DEVICE IN RELATION WITH SAID BODY, SAID SLOWING DOWN DEVICE BEING AN INCREASING MEANS OF THE SURFACE OF FRICTION OF SAID BODY IN THE AIR SO AS TO SHORTEN THE RANGE IN RELATION TO THAT OF AN ORDINARY PROJECTILE OF SAME INITIAL KINETIC ENERGY, SAID INCREASING MEANS OF THE SURFACE OF FRICTION OF SAID BODY IN THE AIR BEING COMPOSED OF AT LEAST ONE MEMBER DISPLACEABLE AT THE BEGINING OF THE TRAJECTORY TO BRING CERTAIN OF ITS PIECES OUTSIDE THE CONTOUR OF THE PROJECTILE, SAID INCREASING MEANS OF THE SURFACE OF FRICTION OF SAID BODY IN THE AIR COMPRISING A PLURALITY OF SMALL TONGUE MEMBERS, SAID TONGUE
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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) | 1970-10-16 | 1971-04-17 | 1971-10-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-10-16 | 1975-04-17 | 1975-10-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-10-16 | 1979-04-17 | 1979-10-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |