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Adjustable range munition

US8618455B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateMay 27, 2010
Grant dateDec 31, 2013
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Expiry dateSep 29, 2031

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF42B10/48
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An adjustable range munition has at least one gas vent that is selectively variable to affect the amount of force that is directed onto the projectile upon actuation of the propellant section, thereby to control the range of the munition.

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