US3948180A
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Non-explosive shaped-charge follow-through projectile
Assignee: United States Department of the Navy
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Filing: 1975-03-17
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Granted: 1976-04-06
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Expires: 1995-03-17
Abstract
Abstract A penetrating member for a projectile comprising a cylindrical mass body e from a high-density material and formed with a hardened front end in the form of a concavely curved scoop with an outstanding spike in its center. One end of a tubular liner abuts the scoop, the liner being made of an easily deformable, material. When the liner hits a target, the liner is forced back along the curve of the scoop and out the center of its tubular form as a high-velocity, target-penetrating jet of material.
Inventors
- 👤 Denis A. Silvia
- 👤 William N. Wishard
- 👤 James R. Burns
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 20:37
CPC Classifications
F; F42; F42B; F42B12/00; F42B12/02; F42B12/04; F42B12/06
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
95 words
A penetrating member for a projectile comprising: a cylindrical mass body made from a high-density material with a front end in the form of a concavely curved scoop with an outstanding spike in the center of the scoop; and a tubular liner made from easily deformable material, one end of said liner abutting the scoop of said mass body, so that, when the liner hits a target, the liner is driven back along the curve of said scoop and then forward around the spike to form a high-velocity jet of material which penetrates the target.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
95 words
A penetrating member for a projectile comprising: a cylindrical mass body made from a high-density material with a front end in the form of a concavely curved scoop with an outstanding spike in the center of the scoop; and a tubular liner made from easily deformable material, one end of said liner abutting the scoop of said mass body, so that, when the liner hits a target, the liner is driven back along the curve of said scoop and then forward around the spike to form a high-velocity jet of material which penetrates the target.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
23 words
A penetrating member as in claim 1, wherein the density of said liner is at least as great as the density of aluminum.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
22 words
A penetrating member as in claim 1, wherein the length of the spike is less than half the length of the liner.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
22 words
A penetrating member as in claim 1, wherein the length of the spike is greater than half the length of the liner.
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) | 1979-04-06 | 1979-10-06 | 1980-04-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-04-06 | 1983-10-06 | 1984-04-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-04-06 | 1987-10-06 | 1988-04-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |