Identifiabre projectire

• US 5,511,483 A
• Filed: 04/07/1995
• Issued: 04/30/1996
• Est. Priority Date: 04/07/1995
• Status: Expired due to Fees

• Current Assignee: Bennie Griffin Jr
• Original Assignee: Bennie Griffin Jr
• Inventors: Griffin, Bennie Jr.
• Primary Examiner(s): TUDOR, HAROLD JAY
• Application Number:
  US08/418,442
• Time in Patent Office: 389 Days
• Field of Search: 102/293, 102/430, 102/501, 102/514, 102/515, 102/516, 102/517
• US Class Current: 102/501
• 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

Abstract

An identifiable projectile is provided whereby an identification element is secured completely within the lead body of a projectile and remains engaged during ejection, flight, and impact.

Claims

1. An identifiable projectile, substantially conical in shape having a solid lead body with a base which contains an identification element in the form of an open centered washer which bears a specific identification insignia thereon;

said washer being made of material selected from the group consisting of metal or alloys of metal which has a higher melting point than that of said lead body;

said washer is completely embedded within said lead body and is secured, parallel and adjacent to said base of said projectile thus allowing continuous engagement during ejection, flight, and impact;

said washer remains totally invisible from any outer aspect and remains tamper proof unless the projectile is melted or destroyed leaving projectile useless.

2. The projectile of claim 1 wherein a metal jacket surrounds said projectile.