US3757632A
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Ammunition tracer system
Assignee: GEN ROBOTICS Inc
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Filing: 1970-09-28
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Granted: 1973-09-11
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Expires: 1990-09-28
Abstract
Abstract An ammunition tracer system having a retro-reflective trailing edge on all projectiles and a laser illuminator bore-sighted with the weapon sighting and viewing equipment. At the sighted target, the reflective trailing edge of the projectile reflects the laser rendering the projectile visible in the viewing equipment.
Inventors
- 👤 S Bellinger
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 06:26
CPC Classifications
F; F42; F42B; F42B12/00; F42B12/02; F42B12/36; F42B12/38; F42B12/387
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
75 words
An ammunition tracer system comprising a weapon for firing a projectile, a sighting station associated with said weapon and operative therewith for viewing a target area for the weapon, a source of coherent light operatively connected with said weapon for projecting a beam of coherent light at the target, and an ammunition projectile for said weapon, said projectile having a light reflective trailing edge for reflecting, in the target area, said beam of coherent light.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
75 words
An ammunition tracer system comprising a weapon for firing a projectile, a sighting station associated with said weapon and operative therewith for viewing a target area for the weapon, a source of coherent light operatively connected with said weapon for projecting a beam of coherent light at the target, and an ammunition projectile for said weapon, said projectile having a light reflective trailing edge for reflecting, in the target area, said beam of coherent light.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
18 words
A tracer system as set forth in claim 1 wherein said source of coherent light is a laser.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
30 words
A tracer system as set forth in claim 1 wherein said sighting station further comprises low light level viewing equipment for amplifying the reflected light to render the same visible.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
18 words
A tracer system as set forth in claim 3 wherein said source of coherent light is a laser.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
26 words
A tracer system as set forth in claim 1 wherein said light reflecting trailing edge comprises a concave corner reflector formed in said projectile trailing edge.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
27 words
A tracer system as set forth in claim 1 wherein said light reflecting trailing edge comprises a plurality of glass beads bonded to said projectile trailing edge.
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) | 1976-09-10 | 1977-03-12 | 1977-09-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-09-10 | 1981-03-12 | 1981-09-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-09-10 | 1985-03-12 | 1985-09-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |