| Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
|---|
| 102513000 | Target marking | 38 |
| 20080196617 | Hard-Core Jacketed Bullet with Tracer Composition and Method of Manufacture Thereof - The aim of the invention is to gas-tightly join a jacket to a core of a hard core jacketed bullet comprising an illuminant composition in the area of the hole of the bore in the core to accommodate the illuminant composition. Said aim is achieved by pressing the material ( | 08-21-2008 |
| 20080229964 | SMALL CALIBER CHEMILUMINESCENT MUNITIONS - The present invention relates to the field of training military, law enforcement personnel, or the like, tasked with the accurate firing of small caliber munitions. A need exists for quantifying the ability of the trainees by detecting the accuracy with which they are able to strike their intended targets, especially in nighttime training situations. This invention relates to munitions which contain a chemical light producing system; particularly to small caliber munitions containing a chemiluminescent chemical light system; and most particularly to small caliber munitions having selectable, marking, tracing, or combined tracing/marking utility. | 09-25-2008 |
| 20080257194 | Non-Toxic Metallic-Boron-Containing Ir Tracer Compositions and Ir Tracer Projectiles Containing the Same for Generating a Dim Visibility Ir Trace - A novel non-toxic IR tracer composition is provided herein which, when incorporated into an IR tracer projectile which is then fired, generates a dim visibility IR trace. Such IR tracer composition is a non-toxic, metallic-boron-containing, IR tracer composition comprising: from about 20 to about 30% by weight, or from about 45 to about 60% by weight, of potassium perchlorate; from about 5 to about 16% by weight of a metallic fuel which consists of metallic boron; from about 20 to about 25% by weight, or from about 40 to about 50% by weight, of a non-metallic fuel which consists of sodium salicylate; from about 5 to about 10% by weight of a retardant which consists either of iron carbonate or magnesium carbonate; and an effective amount of binder, wherein the total percentage of such ingredients add up to 100%. A novel IR tracer projectile containing such IR tracer composition for generating a dim visibility IR trace is also provided. | 10-23-2008 |
| 20080307995 | Non-Toxic Metallic-Metal Free Zinc Peroxide-Containing Ir Tracer Compositions and Ir Tracer Projectiles Containing Same for Generating a Dim Visibility Ir Trace - Novel non-toxic, heavy-metal free, zinc peroxide-containing, IR tracer compositions are provided herein, which, when incorporated into a medium caliber IR tracer projectile and fired, produce a dim visibility IR trace. Such IR tracer compositions comprise from about 65 to about 75% by weight, of zinc peroxide; from about 15 to about 25% by weight of a non-metallic fuel which consists of sodium salicylate; and an effective amount of a binder which is selected from the group consisting of calcium resinate and cellulose acetate butyrate. The total percentage of the ingredients adds up to 100%. Medium caliber, i.e., 0.50 caliber, IR tracer projectiles containing such IR tracer compositions are also provided. | 12-18-2008 |
| 20090260536 | Paintball and method of manufacture - The present invention relates to a paintball comprising a shell containing an inner filler composition. The shell comprises a mixture of gelatin and mineral oil; the inner filler composition comprises a mixture of starch, oil, an emulsifying agent and a spreading and surfacting agent. The shell further comprises a non-crystallizing polyhydric alcohol, glycerine, and water. The inner filler composition may further comprise a pigment. The non-crystallizing polyhydric alcohol may be sorbitol, the oil is Soya oil and the emulsifying agent is emulsifying wax. The spreading and surfacting agent may be Tween® 20 and the pigment may be TiO | 10-22-2009 |
| 20100083862 | WATER BASED PAINTALL AND METHOD FOR FABRICATING WATER BASED PAINTBALLS - A Bioluminescent Paintball | 04-08-2010 |
| 20100132581 | COMPACT MID-IR LASER - A compact mid-IR laser device utilizes a quantum cascade laser to provide mid-IR frequencies suitable for use in molecular detection by signature absorption spectra. The compact nature of the device is obtained owing to an efficient heat transfer structure, the use of a small diameter aspheric lens and a monolithic assembly structure to hold the optical elements in a fixed position relative to one another. The compact housing size may be approximately 20 cm×20 cm×20 cm or less. Efficient heat transfer is achieved using a thermoelectric cooler TEC combined with a high thermal conductivity heat spreader onto which the quantum cascade laser is thermally coupled. The heat spreader not only serves to dissipate heat and conduct same to the TEC, but also serves as an optical platform to secure the optical elements within the housing in a fixed relationship relative on one another. A small diameter aspheric lens may have a diameter of 10 mm or less and is positioned to provided a collimated beam output from the quantum cascade laser. The housing is hermetically sealed to provide a rugged, light weight portable MIR laser source. | 06-03-2010 |
| 20100175577 | Non-lethal ballistic projectile with luminous marking of the impact area - Projectile with luminous marking of the impact area, in particular a medium-calibre or small-calibre projectile, consisting of a hollow cylindrical body ( | 07-15-2010 |
| 20100218695 | Dry Marking System for Ballistic Pellets - A coating designed to transfer on impact from a ballistic projectile onto a target. Due to the many possible applications for which this might find use, it has been designed to allow as open-ended a range of application as possible by separating the requirements of the marking system from the requirements of the projectile substrate. To this end the coating is designed to be applied to a wide range of materials and shapes. The coating itself is therefore independent of whatever carrier it is coated onto which allows the carrier to be selected for its own suitability for the application rather than conditional upon compatibility with the marking system. | 09-02-2010 |
| 20100258024 | MARKING PAINT BALL AND METHOD FOR MAKING SAME - A marking paint ball includes a shell made of non-water-soluble polymer material and having a substantially spherical shape. A marking paint composition is contained in the shell. The shell is made of an oxo-biodegradable material. A method for making such a ball is disclosed. | 10-14-2010 |
| 20100275807 | PHOTOLUMINESCENT NANOCRYSTAL BASED TAGGANTS - A taggant for marking a target through the use of a carrier or a projectile loaded on a firing device and methods for fabricating the same are disclosed. The taggant including photoluminescent semiconductor nanocrystal(s) materials incorporated in a carrier or projectile. The photoluminescent semiconductor nanocrystal(s) materials may be encapsulated in a medium for facilitating marking of the target. | 11-04-2010 |
| 20100282117 | Triboluminescent - point of impact identifying projectile - The instant invention discloses a triboluminescent projectile useful for identifying a point of impact and includes one or more triboluminescent materials contained thereon or therein. The projectile is in the form of any shape or size and is constructed and arranged to be combined with at least one triboluminescent material. Mechanical stress inducing materials may be included with the triboluminescent materials. The projectile, in combination with the triboluminescent materials, provides a user with identification of the target-projectile point of impact. | 11-11-2010 |
| 20100282118 | Chemiluminescent impact activated projectile - The present invention relates to a non-pyrotechnic, self-illuminating projectile useful for marking, target illumination, or targeting adjustment which produces chemiluminescent light upon impact with an object. Because the production of light is delayed until impact, the projectile is not visualized until impact and the intensity of light upon impact is greater than light produced by projectiles that provide intermixing of light generating chemicals during flight. | 11-11-2010 |
| 20110017091 | COMBINED THERMAL AND CHEMILUMINESCENT REACTION SYSTEM - A multiple-part marking system that comprises at least one first part comprising at least one oxalate ester, at least one fluorescer, and at least one inorganic salt; and at least one second part comprising at least one peroxide and at least one catalyst, wherein the at least one inorganic salt is chosen from sodium thiosulphate, potassium thiosulphate, cobalt acetate, copper acetate, lead acetate, cupric chloride, ferric chloride, calcium iodide, potassium iodide, and silver nitrate. Light and heat are emitted when the two parts interact. | 01-27-2011 |
| 20110146524 | Modified Starch of Enhanced Water Soluble Dye Composition in Core Projectile and Method of Making - The present inventor has discovered a new combination composition using modified oxidized starches blended with shortening oil FL30™ and vegetables oil or combination of modified oxidized starches with polyethylene glycol attributed improvement in enhanced water soluble dye for encapsulation into impact ruptured projectile capsules. In a preferred embodiment of the enhanced composition, the aforesaid improvement over prior art of manufacturing native starches mixed with vegetables oil or polyethylene glycol is relates to significant chemical binding stability in the present of carbonyl and carboxylic groups, acetylation, cross-linked, physically modified, enzymatically modified, acid or alkaline treated and hydroxypropylation processes that can reduce retrogradation and syneresis, increased swelling power and solubility in free flowing attribution for greater splattering effect and completely washable solubility. The present invention is used in sports and leisure fields with a firing device of projectile air gun. | 06-23-2011 |
| 20110168049 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR SELF-DESTRUCT FRANGIBLE PROJECTILES - The present invention discloses and claims an apparatus and method for delivering a wide array of selected agents to a target from stand-off distances. The apparatus includes a self-destruct frangible projectile made of primary, binding, and active components. The primary component generally has a specific gravity greater than lead, and the binding component generally has a specific gravity less than lead. The active component may be a metal for penetrating the target, a dye for optically marking the target, or another specially selected agent for delivery to the target, depending on the particular embodiment. The frangible projectile self-destructs upon contact with the target, in proximity to the target, or after passing the target, depending on the particular embodiment. | 07-14-2011 |
| 20110252999 | MARKING AMMUNITION - Marking cartridge for conventional firearms that deposits marking media on impact with a target. The marking cartridge generally comprises a marking projectile containing a quantity of marking media beneath a frangible cap portion and having a more durable exterior surface adapted to engage the rifling of the barrel when fired. The marking projectile also may comprise a receptacle for marking media having a curled lip adapted to remove air during assembly and excess marking media to insure a consistent quantity of marking media is contained within the marking projectile. The receptacle defining a marking media cavity radially spaced from exterior bearing portion wall and having a mushroom shape. The marking cartridge also may comprise an extendable casing. | 10-20-2011 |
| 20110308420 | INFRARED SIGNATURE POWDER AND METHODS OF CONTROLLING THE TEMPERATURE, DURATION, AND INTENSITY OF INFRARED SIGNATURE RADIATION - In accordance with aspects of the invention, an infrared signature powder (“IR powder”) suitable for marking targets and other objects is provided. The IR powder primarily includes porous, pyrophoric iron and moderators. The duration, temperature, and intensity of the emitted infrared radiation can be tailored during the powder's production process by adjusting the proportion or properties of the moderators in the IR powder. Additionally, a method of producing the IR powder is provided. The method can include the following general steps: heat a blend of aluminum and iron powders to cause an inter-metallic reaction; leach the aluminum from the iron; and mix a selected moderator and a binder with the iron in selected proportions to create the IR powder. Many of these steps are performed in an oxygen-free environment to prevent the iron from prematurely oxidizing. Similarly, the IR powder is encapsulated in an oxygen-free frangible ampoule or other container. | 12-22-2011 |
| 20120006220 | PROJECTILES FOR MARKING TARGETS, METHODS OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME, AND METHODS OF UTILIZING THE SAME - Projectiles containing a fluorophore composition comprising a fluorophore compound and an activator composition comprising an activator compound for marking targets are disclosed. Some embodiments include a nose structure with a cavity radially segmented into a plurality of radially isolated compartments by at least one laterally and radially extending internal wall. Additional embodiments include a fore compartment and an aft compartment sealed by a septum. Yet additional embodiments include at least one pressurized cavity and may further include a plunger positioned and configured to pierce each pressurized cavity. Methods of manufacturing target marking projectiles and methods of marking targets are also disclosed. | 01-12-2012 |
| 20120097062 | USE OF PYROPHORIC PAYLOAD MATERIAL IN AMMUNITION TRAINING ROUNDS - The present invention relates to munitions employed for training and tactical purposes. Specifically, the present invention relates to training munitions (e.g., training rounds) used with various weapons (e.g., grenade launchers), wherein each training round includes a projectile that contains a pyrophoric payload that is released into the environment and reacts with air, upon impact of the projectile with an impact site. The reaction of the pyrophoric payload with air creates a signal that can be observed from a distance, thereby marking the landing or impact site of the projectile after it has been fired from a weapon. | 04-26-2012 |
| 20120097063 | COMBINED THERMAL AND CHEMILUMINESCENT REACTION SYSTEM - A multiple-part marking system that comprises at least one first part comprising at least one oxalate ester, at least one fluorescer, and at least one inorganic salt chosen from sodium thiosulphate, potassium thiosulphate, cobalt acetate, copper acetate, lead acetate, cupric chloride, ferric chloride, calcium iodide, potassium iodide, and silver nitrate; and at least one second part comprising at least one peroxide and at least one catalyst chosen from sodium salicylate, lithium salicylate, 5-chlorolithium salicylate, triazoles (e.g., 1,2,3-triazole and 1,2,4-triazole), substituted triazoles (e.g., substituted 1,2,3-triazole and substituted 1,2,4-triazole), imidazoles, and substituted imidazoles. Light and heat are emitted when the two parts interact. | 04-26-2012 |
| 20120103224 | Energy harvesting power sources for detecting target impact of a munition - A method for detecting a target impact of the munition. The method including: providing the munition with a power supply having a piezoelectric material for generating power from an axial vibration induced by the munition; monitoring an output from the power supply; and determining if the munition has axially impacted a target based on the output. | 05-03-2012 |
| 20120192755 | NON-LETHAL MARKING BULLET FOR RELATED TRAINING CARTRIDGES - A projectile of non-lethal composition includes an outer casing that is substantially sealed prior to impact with a target both when the projectile is in a static condition and when the projectile is in a dynamic condition. A marking material is encapsulated within the outer casing prior to impact. The outer casing is configured to deform and unseal upon impact such that the marking material disperses forward via hydraulic action. | 08-02-2012 |
| 20120227614 | IMPACT LOCATING DAY AND NIGHT MARKER FOR A PROJECTILE - A marking projectile comprises separate compartments that break during launch due to rotation of the projectile as it leaves the barrel of a weapon. Metal pellets contained within the compartments are pressed outward and pierce the compartment walls. This allows for mixing of chemical materials contained within the compartments, so that the materials substantially react by the time the projectile strikes a target. The chemical materials may be a pair of chemi-luminescent components, or components that create heat for thermal marking. | 09-13-2012 |
| 20120255458 | PROJECTILE WITH A MULTI-SPECTRAL MARKING PLUME - A training ammunition projectile has a projectile body comprising a head with a frangible ogive designed to burst when the projectile strikes a target. One or more marking agents, disposed in the head for marking the position of the target upon its release when the ogive has burst, include 1) chemi-luminescent components, disposed in separate frangible compartments, which mix and react chemically with each other when the compartments break up on setback, causing the mixed components to luminesce, and/or (2) a low density, fine, dry powder material disposed in the head and designed to create a plume, both for marking the target when the projectile strikes the target. A dry thermal material, disposed in a separate compartment in the head and designed to be exposed to oxygen or air upon setback, due to the initial acceleration and the centrifugal forces, produce an exothermic reaction and emit heat during flight of the projectile, thereby to increase the temperature of the marking agents during flight and provide an Infrared marking signature when the projectile strikes the target. | 10-11-2012 |
| 20130014667 | PROPELLANT GAS OPERATION/INITIATION OF A NON-PYROTECHNIC PROJECTILE TRACER - The present disclosure is directed to propellant gas initiation of a non-pyrotechnic projectile tracer. In some embodiments, cartridge-propellant gasses act upon a piston to break a frangible chemiluminescent liquid chemical ampoule to initiate a luminous reaction independently of and prior to any projectile motion. The piston may be a distinct piston, a separate component functioning as a piston, or the overall tracer container acting in the manner of a piston. Embodiments of the disclosure are applicable to direct-fire ammunition ranging from small arms through large caliber main battle tank ammunition. | 01-17-2013 |
| 20130042783 | Shotgun Tracer - A shotgun shell tracer which includes a base wall, an obturator extending from the base wall, an edge wall extending from the base wall opposite to the obturator, where the edge wall defines an internal space, and where a ballast chamber support is engaged to the base wall extending from the base wall within the internal space. The tracer also includes a tracer insert encircling a least a portion of the ballast chamber support within said internal space to form a plurality of sections. The edge wall may include one or more slits to form petals to improve the flight accuracy for the tracer following discharge from a shotgun shell. | 02-21-2013 |
| 20130199396 | NON-DUD SIGNATURE TRAINING CARTRIDGE AND PROJECTILE - A training cartridge projectile for use in either a plastic cartridge case or a conventional metal cartridge case is disclosed that contains no explosive material. The projectile has an insert having a body portion and a front end, a container overmolded onto the body portion of the insert, a frangible ogive fastened to the front end of the tubular insert; and a payload module within the ogive in front of the container carrying a nonexplosive signature material for providing a visual indication of projectile impact to an observer upon projectile impact with an object. The module includes a hollow frangible ampoule containing the signature material, and a generally disc shaped base member engaging the insert and closing the ampoule. The base member preferably has a set of axially extending vanes engaging the signature material during spin-up as the projectile is accelerated through the bore of the weapon firing the projectile. | 08-08-2013 |
| 20130291755 | NON-PYROTECHNIC SIGNATURE FOR MEDIUM CALIBER PROJECTILE - A visible or invisible light-producing device in an inert target practice projectile creates visible and/or infrared light initiated by a deceleration sensitive triggering element when the projectile impacts a target. A visible signature is creating for recording the impact to provide training without the use of any pyrotechinc, or other hazardous materials being deposited on the impact area. The light producing device may be initiated by fuze electronics—prior to actual impact—to facilitate simulating an airburst projectile for training or testing purposes. | 11-07-2013 |
| 20140013988 | SHORT DURATION CHEMILUMINESCENT COMPOSITION - One aspect of the invention relates to chemiluminescent compositions comprising an oxalate composition, an activator composition and a H | 01-16-2014 |
| 20140013989 | SHORT DURATION CHEMILUMINESCENT COMPOSITION - One aspect of the invention relates to chemiluminescent compositions comprising an oxalate composition, an activator composition and a H | 01-16-2014 |
| 20140041545 | Projectile With Strike Point Marking - The present invention describes a projectile ( | 02-13-2014 |
| 20140196626 | PROPELLANT GAS OPERATION/INITIATION OF A NON-PYROTECHNIC PROJECTILE TRACER - The present disclosure is directed to propellant gas initiation of a non-pyrotechnic projectile tracer. In some embodiments, cartridge-propellant gasses act upon a piston to break a frangible chemiluminescent liquid chemical ampoule to initiate a luminous reaction independently of and prior to any projectile motion. The piston may be a distinct piston, a separate component functioning as a piston, or the overall tracer container acting in the manner of a piston. Embodiments of the disclosure are applicable to direct-fire ammunition ranging from small arms through large caliber main battle tank ammunition. | 07-17-2014 |
| 20140283706 | TRAINING AMMUNITION CARTRIDGE WITH A GASEOUS PLUME SIGNATURE - A training ammunition projectile has a solid chemical component disposed in a base compartment that produces a gaseous visible plume after impact. The ammunition cartridge generates kinetic energy while propelling the projectile through a weapon barrel. This firing process imparts heat into a projectiles driving band. When the projectile is in flight, heat passes from the projectile's driving band into a compartment in the projectile housing the chemical component. When the component is exposed to increasing heat and low pressure, the it undergoes rapid sublimation. The projectile is configured with a vent opening in its base for emergence of the gaseous plume during flight. The opening is preferably capped to allow for stable storage and to prevent any gas from escaping until the projectile is fired. | 09-25-2014 |
| 20150027335 | Impact Marking Device For Practice Round And Round Equipped With Such a Device - According to the invention, the marking device has a shape of revolution and comprises a casing ( | 01-29-2015 |
| 20150083012 | REAR EJECTION IMPACT MARKING AMMUNITION ASSEMBLY - An ammunition assembly comprising a body having an interior chamber between leading and trailing ends, and a nose portion is attached to the leading end. An ejectable payload is disposed in the chamber. An ejectable payload is disposed in the marking chamber. A pusher, adjacent to the nose and interior chamber, is axially moveable into the interior chamber to push the payload rearwardly out of the body's trailing end. An aft cover is connected to the trailing end and retains the payload in the body until the nose impacts a target. The aft cover is separable from the body when the pusher ejects the payload out the trailing end portion when the nose impacts the target so the ejected payload marks the target without being obscured by the body or the target after impact. | 03-26-2015 |
| 20150308802 | PROJECTILE TRACER - Tracer ammunition is disclosed and includes a projectile having a body; a chamber in the body having a front end and a rear end, the rear end of the chamber being open; an aperture at a rear end of the body providing an opening to the open end of the chamber; and a tracer material disposed within the chamber, wherein the tracer material is configured to combust when ignited and emit optical energy through the aperture as a result of the combustion process. The tracer material may be configured to include a rear-facing surface having a concave contour to aid in directivity of light output from the tracer material. | 10-29-2015 |
| 20160252335 | SYSTEM FOR MEASURING THE YAW, SPIN AND MUZZLE VELOCITY OF AN AMMUNITION PROJECTILE | 09-01-2016 |
