US4259906A
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Shape charge agent disposing process
Assignee: United States Department of the Army
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Filing: 1979-01-12
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Granted: 1981-04-07
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Expires: 1999-01-12
Abstract
Abstract A system and method of disseminating lethal and non-lethal agent within a rget to cause respiratory and occular irritation to animals therein by the use of an agent carrying shaped charge munition. Agent is located in a disposer of special trucated cone shape. The disposer is located in the forward end of the projectile munition. As the projectile impacts and forces its way through a target wall, for example, the special shape of the disposer gives it temporary integrity to withstand external forces and contain this agent until target penetration is realized. The agent is loaded into the disposer and it is assembled to the munition.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert E. Krauch, Jr.
- 👤 Thomas W. Tranberg, deceased
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 19:29
CPC Classifications
F; F42; F42B; F42B12/00; F42B12/02; F42B12/36; F42B12/46; F42B12/50; F42B12/04; F42B12/10
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
87 words
A munition component for penetrating a target and disposing a physiologically toxic agent therein comprising: a casing, a shaped charge explosive material positioned in said casing, a cone-shaped liner positioned in said shaped charge explosive material, said liner being closed at its forward end by a paraboloid-shaped cap, which curves toward the apex of said liner and thereby forms a closed chamber in said liner for containing said agent, a physiologically toxic agent contained in said chamber; and joint means for attaching said liner to said casing.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
87 words
A munition component for penetrating a target and disposing a physiologically toxic agent therein comprising: a casing, a shaped charge explosive material positioned in said casing, a cone-shaped liner positioned in said shaped charge explosive material, said liner being closed at its forward end by a paraboloid-shaped cap, which curves toward the apex of said liner and thereby forms a closed chamber in said liner for containing said agent, a physiologically toxic agent contained in said chamber; and joint means for attaching said liner to said casing.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
20 words
A munition component of claim 1 wherein said joint means permits expansion and contraction of the shaped charge explosive material.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
17 words
The invention of claim 1 or 2 wherein the liner has a plug on its apex end.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
86 words
A munition component for penetrating a target and disposing a physiologically toxic agent therein comprising: a cone-shaped metal liner for positioning in the conical recess of a shaped charge explosive material. a removable plug closure for the apex end of said liner, a paraboloid cap closure for the large end of said liner which curves toward the apex end of said liner, said plug and cap closures forming a chamber in said liner for containing said agent, and a physiologically toxic agent contained within said chamber.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
86 words
A munition component for penetrating a target and disposing a physiologically toxic agent therein comprising: a cone-shaped metal liner for positioning in the conical recess of a shaped charge explosive material. a removable plug closure for the apex end of said liner, a paraboloid cap closure for the large end of said liner which curves toward the apex end of said liner, said plug and cap closures forming a chamber in said liner for containing said agent, and a physiologically toxic agent contained within said chamber.
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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) | 1984-04-06 | 1984-10-06 | 1985-04-07 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1988-04-06 | 1988-10-06 | 1989-04-07 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1992-04-06 | 1992-10-06 | 1993-04-07 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |