Patent · US Expired

Wad for shotgun shell

US4151799A · kind A · utility

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12Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateSep 23, 1977
Grant dateMay 1, 1979
Priority date
Expiry dateSep 23, 1997

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF42B7/08
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A unitary plastic wad structure for use with a shotgun. The wad includes a shot cup portion and an obturating cup portion with both cups being of cylindrical configuration. The wad further includes a shock absorbing filler comprising transversely, obliquely, and longitudinally oriented planar members. The deflection characteristics of the transverse members provide the repeated attainment of a predictable shot pattern.

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