US3742640A
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Composite firearm barrel
Assignee: United States Department of the Army
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Filing: 1971-05-14
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Granted: 1973-07-03
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Expires: 1991-05-14
Abstract
Abstract A composite barrel incorporates means for resisting the radial distribution of heat originating in the barrel bore.
Inventors
- 👤 D Thomsen
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 20:33
CPC Classifications
F; F41; F41A; F41A21/00; F41A21/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
48 words
In a barrel comprising a plurality of cylindrical members in coaxial nested relationship forming interface surfaces therebetween, the addition of induced means for resisting the radial distribution of heat through said barrel, said means comprising a rough surface texture formed on at least one of such interface surfaces.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
48 words
In a barrel comprising a plurality of cylindrical members in coaxial nested relationship forming interface surfaces therebetween, the addition of induced means for resisting the radial distribution of heat through said barrel, said means comprising a rough surface texture formed on at least one of such interface surfaces.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
29 words
The invention as defined in claim 1 wherein said one of said surfaces comprises the outside surface of that member disposed adjacent to the longitudinal axis of said barrel.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
34 words
The invention as defined in claim 1 wherein said one of said surfaces comprises the inside surface of that member having contact with the member disposed adjacent to the longitudinal axis of said barrel.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
20 words
The invention as defined in claim 1 wherein said rough surface texture is formed on both of said interface surfaces.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
64 words
In a barrel comprising a plurality of cylindrical members in coaxial nested relationship forming interface surfaces therebetween, the addition of induced means for resisting the radial distribution of heat through said barrel, said means comprising a combination of a coating of low thermal conductivity on one of said interface surfaces and a rough surface texture formed on the other one of said interface surfaces.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
64 words
In a barrel comprising a plurality of cylindrical members in coaxial nested relationship forming interface surfaces therebetween, the addition of induced means for resisting the radial distribution of heat through said barrel, said means comprising a combination of a coating of low thermal conductivity on one of said interface surfaces and a rough surface texture formed on the other one of said interface surfaces.
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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) | 1976-07-02 | 1977-01-01 | 1977-07-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-07-02 | 1981-01-01 | 1981-07-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-07-02 | 1985-01-01 | 1985-07-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |