Bullet identification means

• US 4,150,624 A
• Filed: 05/26/1977
• Issued: 04/24/1979
• Est. Priority Date: 05/26/1977
• Status: Expired due to Term

• Current Assignee: Michael D. Hammond
• Original Assignee: Michael D. Hammond
• Inventors: Hammond, Michael D.
• Primary Examiner(s): Pendegrass, Verlin R.
• Application Number:
  US05/800,620
• Time in Patent Office: 698 Days
• Field of Search: 102/1 M, 102/92.1, 102/92.2, 102/92.3, 102/92.4, 102/92.6, 102/92.7, 102/38 R
• US Class Current: 102/293
• CPC Class Codes: F42B 12/36 for dispensing materials; for producing chemical or physical reaction; for signalling ; for transmitting information
• CPC Class Codes: F42B 35/00 Testing or checking of ammunition apparatus for measuring the energy of projectiles G01L5/14
• CPC Class Codes: F42B 5/025 characterised by the dimension of the case or the missile
• CPC Class Codes: G09F 3/00 Labels, tag tickets, or similar identification or indication means medals or badges A44C3/00; making labels B31D1/02; sheets temporarily attached together B42F; labelling B65C; labels on record carriers G11B23/38, G11B23/40; Seals; Postage or like stamps

Abstract

A method for identification of bullets is provided whereby a coded insert is fitted within a cartridge to accompany a bullet in its trajectory and provide source information when recovered.

Claims

1. A method for identifying recovered bullets ejected from a cartridge comprising the steps of:

inserting and securing a hardened identification member in the interior of the projectile made of low-melting point material to provide continuous engagement during ejection and flight;

recovering the ejected projectile and its corresponding identification member;

removing the hardened identification member from the projectile utilizing the low-melting point material properties; and

analyzing the identification member so removed for information as to its source.