Flameless tracer ammunition
US6497181B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 11, 2002 |
| Grant date | Dec 24, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 11, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF42B12/40
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A flameless tracer and marker for small munitions and canon caliber projectiles incudes non-toxic, environmentally friendly chemiluminescent materials which are maintained in separate compartments is described. The munitions when fired glow intensely for several minutes and mark a target area upon impact.
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