EP0779966A4 - Non-lead, environmentally safe projectiles and explosives containers - Google Patents

Non-lead, environmentally safe projectiles and explosives containers

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Publication number
EP0779966A4
EP0779966A4 EP96918104A EP96918104A EP0779966A4 EP 0779966 A4 EP0779966 A4 EP 0779966A4 EP 96918104 A EP96918104 A EP 96918104A EP 96918104 A EP96918104 A EP 96918104A EP 0779966 A4 EP0779966 A4 EP 0779966A4
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Prior art keywords
lead
environmentally safe
explosives
containers
projectiles
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Application number
EP96918104A
Other languages
German (de)
French (fr)
Other versions
EP0779966A2 (en
Inventor
Richard A Lowden
Thomas M Mccoig
Joseph B Dooley
Cyrus M Smith
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UT Battelle LLC
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Lockheed Martin Energy Systems Inc
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Publication of EP0779966A2 publication Critical patent/EP0779966A2/en
Publication of EP0779966A4 publication Critical patent/EP0779966A4/en
Withdrawn legal-status Critical Current

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Classifications

    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F42—AMMUNITION; BLASTING
    • F42B—EXPLOSIVE CHARGES, e.g. FOR BLASTING, FIREWORKS, AMMUNITION
    • F42B1/00—Explosive charges characterised by form or shape but not dependent on shape of container
    • F42B1/02—Shaped or hollow charges
    • F42B1/036—Manufacturing processes therefor
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B22—CASTING; POWDER METALLURGY
    • B22F—WORKING METALLIC POWDER; MANUFACTURE OF ARTICLES FROM METALLIC POWDER; MAKING METALLIC POWDER; APPARATUS OR DEVICES SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR METALLIC POWDER
    • B22F1/00—Metallic powder; Treatment of metallic powder, e.g. to facilitate working or to improve properties
    • B22F1/09—Mixtures of metallic powders
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B22—CASTING; POWDER METALLURGY
    • B22F—WORKING METALLIC POWDER; MANUFACTURE OF ARTICLES FROM METALLIC POWDER; MAKING METALLIC POWDER; APPARATUS OR DEVICES SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR METALLIC POWDER
    • B22F9/00—Making metallic powder or suspensions thereof
    • B22F9/16—Making metallic powder or suspensions thereof using chemical processes
    • B22F9/18—Making metallic powder or suspensions thereof using chemical processes with reduction of metal compounds
    • B22F9/20—Making metallic powder or suspensions thereof using chemical processes with reduction of metal compounds starting from solid metal compounds
    • B22F9/22—Making metallic powder or suspensions thereof using chemical processes with reduction of metal compounds starting from solid metal compounds using gaseous reductors
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F42—AMMUNITION; BLASTING
    • F42B—EXPLOSIVE CHARGES, e.g. FOR BLASTING, FIREWORKS, AMMUNITION
    • F42B12/00—Projectiles, missiles or mines characterised by the warhead, the intended effect, or the material
    • F42B12/72—Projectiles, missiles or mines characterised by the warhead, the intended effect, or the material characterised by the material
    • F42B12/74—Projectiles, missiles or mines characterised by the warhead, the intended effect, or the material characterised by the material of the core or solid body
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F42—AMMUNITION; BLASTING
    • F42B—EXPLOSIVE CHARGES, e.g. FOR BLASTING, FIREWORKS, AMMUNITION
    • F42B12/00—Projectiles, missiles or mines characterised by the warhead, the intended effect, or the material
    • F42B12/72—Projectiles, missiles or mines characterised by the warhead, the intended effect, or the material characterised by the material
    • F42B12/76—Projectiles, missiles or mines characterised by the warhead, the intended effect, or the material characterised by the material of the casing
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F42—AMMUNITION; BLASTING
    • F42B—EXPLOSIVE CHARGES, e.g. FOR BLASTING, FIREWORKS, AMMUNITION
    • F42B3/00—Blasting cartridges, i.e. case and explosive
    • F42B3/28—Cartridge cases characterised by the material used, e.g. coatings
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F42—AMMUNITION; BLASTING
    • F42B—EXPLOSIVE CHARGES, e.g. FOR BLASTING, FIREWORKS, AMMUNITION
    • F42B7/00—Shotgun ammunition
    • F42B7/02—Cartridges, i.e. cases with propellant charge and missile
    • F42B7/04—Cartridges, i.e. cases with propellant charge and missile of pellet type
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F42—AMMUNITION; BLASTING
    • F42B—EXPLOSIVE CHARGES, e.g. FOR BLASTING, FIREWORKS, AMMUNITION
    • F42B7/00—Shotgun ammunition
    • F42B7/02—Cartridges, i.e. cases with propellant charge and missile
    • F42B7/04—Cartridges, i.e. cases with propellant charge and missile of pellet type
    • F42B7/046—Pellets or shot therefor

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  • Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • General Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • Chemical & Material Sciences (AREA)
  • Combustion & Propulsion (AREA)
  • Thermal Sciences (AREA)
  • Physics & Mathematics (AREA)
  • Manufacturing & Machinery (AREA)
  • Chemical Kinetics & Catalysis (AREA)
  • General Chemical & Material Sciences (AREA)
  • Powder Metallurgy (AREA)
  • Lighters Containing Fuel (AREA)
  • Inks, Pencil-Leads, Or Crayons (AREA)
  • Thermistors And Varistors (AREA)
EP96918104A 1995-06-07 1996-06-05 Non-lead, environmentally safe projectiles and explosives containers Withdrawn EP0779966A4 (en)

Applications Claiming Priority (3)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
US47697895A 1995-06-07 1995-06-07
US476978 1995-06-07
PCT/US1996/008932 WO1996041112A2 (en) 1995-06-07 1996-06-05 Non-lead, environmentally safe projectiles and explosives containers

Publications (2)

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EP0779966A2 EP0779966A2 (en) 1997-06-25
EP0779966A4 true EP0779966A4 (en) 1998-07-22

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EP (1) EP0779966A4 (en)
AU (1) AU6044996A (en)
CA (1) CA2199396C (en)
WO (1) WO1996041112A2 (en)

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EP0997700A1 (en) * 1998-10-30 2000-05-03 SM Schweizerische Munitionsunternehmung AG Non-polluting jacketed bullet and manufacturing method therefor
DE19924747B4 (en) * 1999-05-31 2014-07-17 Dynamit Nobel Gmbh Explosivstoff- Und Systemtechnik Lead-free projectile with density that can be set as required
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GB538268A (en) * 1939-11-10 1941-07-28 Martin Littmann Improvements in projectiles for military weapons
US2401483A (en) * 1940-07-31 1946-06-04 Mallory & Co Inc P R Projectile and method of making the same
US3121389A (en) * 1956-12-26 1964-02-18 Schlumberger Prospection Shaped explosive charge apparatus
FR2225980A5 (en) * 1969-10-28 1974-11-08 Onera (Off Nat Aerospatiale)
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US4220687A (en) * 1978-03-17 1980-09-02 Jet Research Center, Inc. Powdered metal casing for perforating charge and its method of manufacture
US4323395A (en) * 1980-05-08 1982-04-06 Li Chou H Powder metallurgy process and product
DE3430128A1 (en) * 1984-08-16 1986-02-27 Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft zur Förderung der angewandten Forschung e.V., 8000 München Armour-piercing inertia munition
DE3601707A1 (en) * 1986-01-22 1987-08-13 Battelle Institut E V Process for the manufacture of bodies of high density and high tensile strength
US4784690A (en) * 1985-10-11 1988-11-15 Gte Products Corporation Low density tungsten alloy article and method for producing same
US4949645A (en) * 1982-09-27 1990-08-21 Royal Ordnance Speciality Metals Ltd. High density materials and products
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US5045277A (en) * 1990-09-10 1991-09-03 Gte Products Corporation Method of producing metal carbide grade powders and controlling the shrinkage of articles made therefrom
US5240742A (en) * 1991-03-25 1993-08-31 Hoeganaes Corporation Method of producing metal coatings on metal powders
WO1994011541A1 (en) * 1992-11-19 1994-05-26 Sheffield Forgemasters Limited Engineering ferrous metals, in particular cast iron and steel
US5329984A (en) * 1990-05-09 1994-07-19 Lanxide Technology Company, Lp Method of forming a filler material for use in various metal matrix composite body formation processes
US5399187A (en) * 1993-09-23 1995-03-21 Olin Corporation Lead-free bullett
WO1996001407A1 (en) * 1994-07-06 1996-01-18 Lockheed Martin Energy Systems, Inc. Non-lead, environmentally safe projectiles and method of making same

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US3305324A (en) * 1966-05-26 1967-02-21 Mallory & Co Inc P R Tungsten powder bodies infiltrated with copper-titanium-bismuth or copper-titanium-tin
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Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
DE78315C (en) * A. MlEG, Heidelberg, Ecke Hirschgasse 24 Projectiles made from tungsten metal powder, as well as method and device for producing the same
GB538268A (en) * 1939-11-10 1941-07-28 Martin Littmann Improvements in projectiles for military weapons
US2401483A (en) * 1940-07-31 1946-06-04 Mallory & Co Inc P R Projectile and method of making the same
US3121389A (en) * 1956-12-26 1964-02-18 Schlumberger Prospection Shaped explosive charge apparatus
FR2225980A5 (en) * 1969-10-28 1974-11-08 Onera (Off Nat Aerospatiale)
US3888636A (en) * 1971-02-01 1975-06-10 Us Health High density, high ductility, high strength tungsten-nickel-iron alloy & process of making therefor
US4220687A (en) * 1978-03-17 1980-09-02 Jet Research Center, Inc. Powdered metal casing for perforating charge and its method of manufacture
US4323395A (en) * 1980-05-08 1982-04-06 Li Chou H Powder metallurgy process and product
US4949645A (en) * 1982-09-27 1990-08-21 Royal Ordnance Speciality Metals Ltd. High density materials and products
DE3430128A1 (en) * 1984-08-16 1986-02-27 Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft zur Förderung der angewandten Forschung e.V., 8000 München Armour-piercing inertia munition
US4784690A (en) * 1985-10-11 1988-11-15 Gte Products Corporation Low density tungsten alloy article and method for producing same
DE3601707A1 (en) * 1986-01-22 1987-08-13 Battelle Institut E V Process for the manufacture of bodies of high density and high tensile strength
US4988386A (en) * 1988-06-29 1991-01-29 Fine Particles Technology Corporation Copper-tungsten metal mixture and process
EP0411286A1 (en) * 1989-08-03 1991-02-06 International Business Machines Corporation Liquid metal matrix thermal paste
US5329984A (en) * 1990-05-09 1994-07-19 Lanxide Technology Company, Lp Method of forming a filler material for use in various metal matrix composite body formation processes
US5045277A (en) * 1990-09-10 1991-09-03 Gte Products Corporation Method of producing metal carbide grade powders and controlling the shrinkage of articles made therefrom
US5240742A (en) * 1991-03-25 1993-08-31 Hoeganaes Corporation Method of producing metal coatings on metal powders
WO1994011541A1 (en) * 1992-11-19 1994-05-26 Sheffield Forgemasters Limited Engineering ferrous metals, in particular cast iron and steel
US5399187A (en) * 1993-09-23 1995-03-21 Olin Corporation Lead-free bullett
WO1996001407A1 (en) * 1994-07-06 1996-01-18 Lockheed Martin Energy Systems, Inc. Non-lead, environmentally safe projectiles and method of making same

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CA2199396C (en) 2001-04-24
WO1996041112A2 (en) 1996-12-19
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AU6044996A (en) 1996-12-30
EP0779966A2 (en) 1997-06-25
CA2199396A1 (en) 1996-12-19

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