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Infantry weapon and its ammunition
Assignee: Sarmac SA
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Filing: 1972-05-09
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Granted: 1973-08-21
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Expires: 1992-05-09
Abstract
Abstract The invention concerns an infantry weapon and its ammunition. The weapon includes a stand provided with an aiming device for orientating a movable support on which interchangeable launching tubes are fixed. The ammunition includes packing cases for the transport and storage of shells to be shot by this infantry weapon; these cases include tubes in which the shells are nested, which form simultaneously, when the cases are mounted on the said stand, the launching tubes of the weapon.
Inventors
- 👤 M Rusbach
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 03:24
CPC Classifications
F; F41; F41A; F41A23/00; F41A23/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
202 words
An infantry weapon comprising a stand having a sighting device thereon, a flat base plate, means mounting said base plate on said stand for adjustment in a plurality of directions relative to said stand, a plurality of ammunition cases on said base plate in side-by-side relation, spaced parallel upstanding ribs extending in the firing direction and comprising guides on said base plate for positioning said cases relative to each other on said base plate, a plurality of rockets in each said case, an electrical primer for each said rocket, said cases having electrical plugs in circuit with said primers, and means on said base plates for electrically connecting said plugs to an ignition device and for releasably securing said cases to said base plate, said cases being open at at least one end, said releasably securing means comprising hook means carried by said base plate and engaging over said at least one open end of said case and means mounted on said plate releasably holding the other end of the case to said base plate. 2. An infantry weapon as claimed in claim 1, both ends of said case being open and said hook means engaging over both ends of said cases.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
20 words
An infantry weapon as claimed in claim 1, said hook means comprising latch means pivotally mounted on said base plate.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
16 words
An infantry weapon as claimed in claim 1, said hook means comprising said electrically connecting means.
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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) | 1976-08-20 | 1977-02-19 | 1977-08-21 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-08-20 | 1981-02-19 | 1981-08-21 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-08-20 | 1985-02-19 | 1985-08-21 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |