Metal injection molded cased telescoped ammunition
US10871361B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 11, 2017 |
| Grant date | Dec 22, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 19, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB29C45/00
- WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Disclosed is a cartridge case for various caliber ammunition that can consist essentially of a powdered metal and/or powdered metal alloy(s) that is formed into the cartridge case through an injection mold processing. Also disclosed is a method for forming a cartridge case, which may include use of Metal Injection Molding (“MIM”) processes to produce the cartridge case which retains a primer, propellant, and/or a bullet. Also disclosed are embodiments related to a case telescoped cartridge that may include a cap and a body. The body can consist essentially of or consists entirely of a powdered metal and/or powdered metal alloy(s) that has been formed through MIM. The cap can comprise plastic that has been formed through plastic molding or comprise powdered metal and/or powdered metal alloy(s) that has been formed through MIM.
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