US3980023A
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Payload carrying tubular projectile
Assignee: Remington Arms Co LLC
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Filing: 1974-09-11
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Granted: 1976-09-14
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Expires: 1994-09-11
Abstract
Abstract A tubular, nonhazardous projectile having a ring airfoil shape has a plurality of recessed pockets circumferentially disposed around the body, each adjacent pair of pockets being separated by a longitudinal rib. Payload material is held in discrete compartments of a payload package, one compartment being held in each pocket of the projectile. The assembly is held together by wrapping the projectile. The projectile is propelled from a suitable launching device and, upon direct or glancing impact with a target, the wrapping breaks and the payload material is dispersed in the area of impact.
Inventors
- 👤 Kenneth W. Misevich
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 09:49
CPC Classifications
F; F42; F42B; F42B12/00; F42B12/02; F42B12/36; F42B12/46; F42B12/50
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
60 words
A projectile comprising a generally cylindrical body, a plurality of recessed pockets circumferentially extending around the outer peripheral surface of said body, circumferentially-spaced rib means separating adjacent pairs of said pockets, payload material positioned in said pockets, and wrapping means engaged around the body for holding said payload material in said pockets and breaking on impact to release said material.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
60 words
A projectile comprising a generally cylindrical body, a plurality of recessed pockets circumferentially extending around the outer peripheral surface of said body, circumferentially-spaced rib means separating adjacent pairs of said pockets, payload material positioned in said pockets, and wrapping means engaged around the body for holding said payload material in said pockets and breaking on impact to release said material.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
11 words
A projectile as in claim 1 wherein said body is annular.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
14 words
A projectile as in claim 2 wherein said body is molded of elastomeric material.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
37 words
A projectile as in claim 1 wherein said payload material is held in a package having a plurality of compartments and the package is wrapped circumferentially around said body with a compartment in each of said pockets.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
77 words
A projectile comprising an annular, generally cylindrical molded elastomeric body, a plurality of recessed pockets circumferentially extending around the outer peripheral surface of said body, circumferentially-spaced rib means separating adjacent pairs of said pockets, a payload package containing payload material in a plurality of compartments wrapped circumferentially around said body with a compartment in each of said pockets, and wrapping means engaged around said payload package and said body, breakable on impact, to release said payload material.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
77 words
A projectile comprising an annular, generally cylindrical molded elastomeric body, a plurality of recessed pockets circumferentially extending around the outer peripheral surface of said body, circumferentially-spaced rib means separating adjacent pairs of said pockets, a payload package containing payload material in a plurality of compartments wrapped circumferentially around said body with a compartment in each of said pockets, and wrapping means engaged around said payload package and said body, breakable on impact, to release said payload material.
Claim 8
Independent Claim
86 words
A method of making a projectile having a body, a payload, and wrapping material, said method comprising the steps of forming a generally cylindrical body with a plurality of recessed pockets circumferentially extending around the outer peripheral surface of said body and circumferentially-spaced rib means separating adjacent pairs of pockets, positioning payload material in the pockets of the body, and engaging wrapping material around the body and the payload for holding the payload material in the pockets and breaking on impact to release the payload material.
Claim 9
Independent Claim
86 words
A method of making a projectile having a body, a payload, and wrapping material, said method comprising the steps of forming a generally cylindrical body with a plurality of recessed pockets circumferentially extending around the outer peripheral surface of said body and circumferentially-spaced rib means separating adjacent pairs of pockets, positioning payload material in the pockets of the body, and engaging wrapping material around the body and the payload for holding the payload material in the pockets and breaking on impact to release the payload material.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
51 words
A method as in claim 6, in which the step of positioning payload material in the pockets of the body is carried out by forming a payload package having a plurality of compartments, and wrapping the package circumferentially around the body to position the compartments in the pockets of the body.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
47 words
A method as in claim 7 wherein said payload is constructed from a base, a cover sheet and payload material by the steps of forming compartments in a base, filling the compartments with payload material, and covering the base with a cover sheet to enclose the compartments.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
19 words
A method as in claim 7 including the additional step of circumferentially slitting said wrapping material behind said payload.
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) | 1979-09-14 | 1980-03-15 | 1980-09-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-09-14 | 1984-03-15 | 1984-09-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-09-14 | 1988-03-15 | 1988-09-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |