Patent · US Expired

Lead-free firearm bullets and cartridges including same

US5535678A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateApr 27, 1995
Grant dateJul 16, 1996
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Expiry dateApr 27, 2015

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC22C12/00
  • WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A firearm bullet, at least a major portion of which is formed of a one-piece element having a continuous all-metal structure primarily made up of bismuth or a bismuth alloy.

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