US3696705A
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Combustible strip ammunition belt
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1968-08-23
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Granted: 1972-10-10
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Expires: 1988-08-23
Abstract
Abstract A combustible ammunition belt for caseless ammunition is provided. The belt is fed into the chamber of a firearm with the caseless ammunition and is consumed. The belt is made from a strip of combustible fabric. Caseless rounds are secured to the strip belt. The belt passes through the longitudinal axis of each caseless round.
Inventors
- 👤 Joseph V Hrabovsky
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 21:24
CPC Classifications
F; F42; F42B; F42B39/00; F42B39/08; F42B39/087; F42B39/082; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S102/00; Y10S102/70
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
88 words
A combustible ammunition belt for feeding rounds of caseless ammunition, comprising a propellant charge and a projectile secured at the forward-end of the propellant charge, into the chamber of an automatic weapon, said ammunition belt being fed into the chamber of the weapon, said combustible ammunition belt comprising a strip of combustible material having secured thereto rounds of caseless ammunition, said strip of combustible material passing through both the longitudinal axis of each caseless round and through the propellant charge of each caseless round aft of the projectile.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
88 words
A combustible ammunition belt for feeding rounds of caseless ammunition, comprising a propellant charge and a projectile secured at the forward-end of the propellant charge, into the chamber of an automatic weapon, said ammunition belt being fed into the chamber of the weapon, said combustible ammunition belt comprising a strip of combustible material having secured thereto rounds of caseless ammunition, said strip of combustible material passing through both the longitudinal axis of each caseless round and through the propellant charge of each caseless round aft of the projectile.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
18 words
The combustible belt of claim 1 in which the combustible material is a mesh fabric prepared from rayon.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
23 words
The combustible belt of claim 1 in which the combustible material is in the form of a mesh fabric prepared from polyester fiber.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
17 words
The combustible belt of claim 1 in which the combustible material is prepared from polyethylene terephthalate film.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
20 words
The combustible belt of claim 1 in which the combustible material is a mesh fabric prepared from small steel filaments.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
25 words
The combustible belt of claim 1 wherein each end of the belt has secured thereto a connecting means for joining sections of like combustible belts.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
60 words
The combustible belt of claim 6 wherein the connecting means are a male connector and a female connector, said connectors comprised of thin plates of combustible material secured at each end of the combustible belt, each plate having a series of teeth on one side forming a surface for connecting engagement, male to female, with connectors of a like belt.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
14 words
The combustible belt of claim 7 wherein the connecting means are prepared from polypropylene.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
14 words
The combustible belt of claim 7 wherein the connecting means are prepared from nylon.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
14 words
The combustible belt of claim 7 wherein the connecting means are prepared from polycarbonate.
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) | 1975-10-10 | 1976-04-10 | 1976-10-10 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-10-10 | 1980-04-10 | 1980-10-10 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-10-10 | 1984-04-10 | 1984-10-10 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |