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Self-destruct projectile and composition
Assignee: United States Department of the Army
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Filing: 1969-10-17
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Granted: 1972-01-11
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Expires: 1989-10-17
Abstract
Abstract A self-destructive projectile having a transverse wall integral with and extending across a substantially cylindrical projectile outer wall, thus defining a forward high-explosive cavity and a rearward tracer cavity. The tracer mix in the tracer cavity consists of a fuel, an oxidizer and a burning rate modifier and is capable of prolonging the period immediately prior to selfdestructive occurrence.
Inventors
- 👤 Allen F Schlack
- 👤 Thomas J Mcnally
- 👤 Thomas A Doris Jr
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 14:31
CPC Classifications
F; F42; F42B; F42B12/00; F42B12/02; F42B12/36; F42B12/38
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
52 words
The arrangement in accordance with claim 1 wherein said tracer mix consists of the following ranges of materials in percentages by weight: magnesium 21.0 to 23.8 strontium nitrate 30.0 to 34.0 strontium oxalate 6.0 to 6.8 potassium perchlorate 15.0 to 17.0 calcium resinate 3.0 to 3.4 dechlorane 5.0% oxamide 10.0 to 20.0
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
40 words
The arrangement of claim 1 wherein said tracer mix consists of the following materials in percentages by weight: magnesium-22.4 percent strontium nitrate- 32.0 percent strontium oxalate-6.4 percent potassium perchlorate- 16.0 percent calcium resinate- 3.2 percent dechlorane- 5.0percent oxamide- 15.0 percent
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
40 words
The arrangement of claim 1 wherein said tracer mix consists of the following materials in percentages by weight: magnesium-21.0 percent strontium nitrate- 30.0 percent strontium oxalate-6.0 percent potassium perchlorate- 15. percent calcium resinate-3.0 percent dechlorane- 5.0 percent oxamide- 10.0 percent
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
40 words
The arrangement of claim 1 wherein said tracer mix consists of the following materials in percentages by weight: magnesium -23.8percent strontium nitrate - 34.0percent strontium oxalate -6.8percent potassium perchlorate - 17.0percent calcium resinate -3.4percent dechlorane - 5.0percent oxamide - 10.0percent
References Cited (Backward Citations)
US3326129A
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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) | 1975-01-10 | 1975-07-12 | 1976-01-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-01-10 | 1979-07-12 | 1980-01-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-01-10 | 1983-07-12 | 1984-01-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |