US4334477A
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Wear reducer
Assignee: New York University
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Filing: 1980-04-21
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Granted: 1982-06-15
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Expires: 2000-04-21
Abstract
Abstract An improved ammunition propellant composition and method for reducing gun member wear, erosion, flash and cook-off through use of an additive comprising a mixture of a super water absorbent starch modified polyacrylonitrile which has been subjected to alkaline saponification and water. The wear reducing additive is preferably formed into sheets which can be used with propellants selected from the group consisting of bagged propelling charges and cartridge cased propellants.
Inventors
- 👤 Sydney Axelrod
- 👤 Walter Brenner
- 👤 Barry A. Rugg
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 06:13
CPC Classifications
C; C06; C06B; C06B23/00; C06B23/04; F; F42; F42B; F42B5/00; F42B5/02; F42B5/24
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
71 words
A propellant charge for ammunition having a propellant and an additive for reducing gun member thermal erosion upon ignition of said propellant, said additive comprising a sheet of highly water absorbent starch-acrylonitrile copolymer which has been subjected to alkaline saponification and a major amount of absorbed water disposed around said propellant and adapted to produce a relatively cool laminar layer of gas on adjacent gun members upon ignition of said propellant.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
71 words
A propellant charge for ammunition having a propellant and an additive for reducing gun member thermal erosion upon ignition of said propellant, said additive comprising a sheet of highly water absorbent starch-acrylonitrile copolymer which has been subjected to alkaline saponification and a major amount of absorbed water disposed around said propellant and adapted to produce a relatively cool laminar layer of gas on adjacent gun members upon ignition of said propellant.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
23 words
The propellant charge of claim 1 wherein the additive further includes an ethylene glycol antifreeze within the water absorbed within the copolymer sheet.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
22 words
The propellant charge of claim 1 wherein the coolant additive sheet is disposed around said propellant charge within a conventional cartridge case.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
22 words
The propellant charge of claim 1 wherein the coolant additive sheet is disposed around said propellant charge within a propellant bagged charge.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
20 words
The propellant charge of claim 1 wherein the additive sheet consists essentially of no more than 10% by weight copolymer.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
21 words
The propellant charge of claim 1, wherein the additive sheet is contained in a sealed plastic envelope as a moisture barrier.
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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) | 1985-06-14 | 1985-12-14 | 1986-06-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1989-06-14 | 1989-12-14 | 1990-06-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1993-06-14 | 1993-12-14 | 1994-06-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |