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USH58H
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Armor penetration projectile
Assignee: United States, AMRY THE, Secretary of
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Filing: 1985-05-23
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Granted: 1986-05-06
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Expires: 2005-05-23
Abstract
Abstract A projectile having an extendible nose portion which will extend the diste between the shaped charge of a projectile and the surface of the target at the time of detonation.
Inventors
- 👤 Wayne W. Smith
- 👤 John F. Hedderich, III
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 08:46
CPC Classifications
F; F42; F42B; F42B12/00; F42B12/02; F42B12/04; F42B12/10; F42B12/105
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
46 words
A projectile including a shaped explosive charge within a casing, a nose cone attached to one end of the casing and means for extending the part of the nose cone remote from said casing even further from said shaped charge when said projectile is in flight.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
46 words
A projectile including a shaped explosive charge within a casing, a nose cone attached to one end of the casing and means for extending the part of the nose cone remote from said casing even further from said shaped charge when said projectile is in flight.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
49 words
The projectile of claim 1 wherein the cone includes a threaded tube and extending means comprises said threaded tube being mounted in a bore in said cone, said bore including means cooperating with said threads on said tube to allow said tube to reciprocate with respect to said cone.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
36 words
The projectile of claim 2 wherein the tube extends both inside and outside said bore and inside and outside said cone, the portion of the tube extending outside the cone having radially extending fins mounted thereon.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
46 words
The projectile of claim 3 wherein the cone includes a radially extending shoulder adjacent the inward end of the bore, the end of the tube inside the cone having a radially outwardly extending flange configured to engage said shoulder upon the outward movement of said tube.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
46 words
The projectile of claim 2 wherein the cone includes a radially extending shoulder adjacent the inward end of the bore, the end of the tube inside the cone having a radially outwardly extending flange configured to engage said shoulder upon the outward movement of said tube.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
28 words
The projectile of claim 2 wherein the threads on said tube are configured to accommodate the balls of a ball race mounted on the interior of said bore.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
28 words
The projectile of claim 3 wherein the threads on said tube are configured to accommodate the balls of a ball race mounted on the interior of said bore.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
28 words
The projectile of claim 4 wherein the threads on said tube are configured to accommodate the balls of a ball race mounted on the interior of said bore.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
28 words
The projectile of claim 5 wherein the threads on said tube are configured to accommodate the balls of a ball race mounted on the interior of said bore.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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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) | 1989-05-05 | 1989-11-04 | 1990-05-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1993-05-05 | 1993-11-04 | 1994-05-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1997-05-05 | 1997-11-04 | 1998-05-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |