Patents Assigned to Hornady Manufacturing Company
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Publication number: 20170268857Abstract: A bullet with controlled fragmentation has a core in the form of a generally cylindrical body having a forward end and a rear end and intermediate side portions extending there between, the forward end of the core defining a cavity, a jacket encompassing the rear end and at least selected portions of the sides of the core, the jacket having a sidewall having a first drive band portion having a first wall thickness, and a second portion immediately forward of the drive band portion having a second thickness less than the first thickness, the exterior of the jacket defining a cannelure groove encircling the bullet, and the cannelure groove being positioned forward of the first drive band portion. The drive band may have forward edge defining a step. The bullet of the present invention may also be received in the case mouth of a rimless case and be partially protruding therefrom.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 16, 2017Publication date: September 21, 2017Applicant: Hornady Manufacturing CompanyInventor: David E. Emary
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Patent number: 9658042Abstract: A bullet with controlled fragmentation has a core in the form of a generally cylindrical body having a forward end and a rear end and intermediate side portions extending there between, the forward end of the core defining a cavity, a jacket encompassing the rear end and at least selected portions of the sides of the core, the jacket having a sidewall having a first drive band portion having a first wall thickness, and a second portion immediately forward of the drive band portion having a second thickness less than the first thickness, the exterior of the jacket defining a cannelure groove encircling the bullet, and the cannelure groove being positioned forward of the first drive band portion. The drive band may have forward edge defining a step. The bullet of the present invention may also be received in the case mouth of a rimless case and be partially protruding therefrom.Type: GrantFiled: May 30, 2016Date of Patent: May 23, 2017Assignee: HORNADY MANUFACTURING COMPANYInventor: David E. Emary
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Patent number: 9530266Abstract: The present invention provides a system and method for firearm storage; and more particularly, a safe and secure handgun mini-vault apparatus for a loaded handgun that allows an authorized user rapid, unobstructed and effortless access to the handgun. The handgun mini-vault system of the present invention not only provides for relative ease of assembly and aesthetically appealing appearance, it also permits access to the handgun without the need to manually manipulate a locking device. The locking system of the present invention utilizes RFID technology to allow authorized users to open the mini-vault by simply waiving an RFID chip in proximity to the mini-vault interrogator.Type: GrantFiled: February 6, 2014Date of Patent: December 27, 2016Assignee: Hornady Manufacturing CompanyInventors: Thomas Delattre, David Carson, Michael Romeo, Stephen Cunningham
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Patent number: 9513092Abstract: A bullet or a cartridge containing a bullet having an elongated body with a forward end and an opposed rear end. The body has an intermediate cylindrical portion between the rear and forward ends, and the front end of the body defines a cavity. A resilient nose element is received in the cavity. The nose element may be an elastomer, and may be a cylindrical body. The cavity may be a cylindrical bore, and the nose element may be closely encompassed within the bore. The forward end of the nose element may be flat, and may be flush with the forward end of the body.Type: GrantFiled: March 28, 2014Date of Patent: December 6, 2016Assignee: HORNADY MANUFACTURING COMPANYInventor: David E. Emary
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Publication number: 20160273896Abstract: A bullet with controlled fragmentation has a core in the form of a generally cylindrical body having a forward end and a rear end and intermediate side portions extending there between, the forward end of the core defining a cavity, a jacket encompassing the rear end and at least selected portions of the sides of the core, the jacket having a sidewall having a first drive band portion having a first wall thickness, and a second portion immediately forward of the drive band portion having a second thickness less than the first thickness, the exterior of the jacket defining a cannelure groove encircling the bullet, and the cannelure groove being positioned forward of the first drive band portion. The drive band may have forward edge defining a step. The bullet of the present invention may also be received in the case mouth of a rimless case and be partially protruding therefrom.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 30, 2016Publication date: September 22, 2016Applicant: Hornady Manufacturing CompanyInventor: David E. Emary
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Publication number: 20160169645Abstract: Projectiles with amorphous polymer tips have an elongated body, the body having a forward end, the body having a rear end opposite the forward end, the body having an intermediate cylindrical portion between the rear and forward ends, the front end of the body defining a cavity, a nose element, at least a portion of which is received in the cavity, wherein the nose element is an elongated body having opposed ends, and wherein the nose element is polymer resin having a glass transition point temperature greater than or equal to 185° C. The nose element may be a polymer resin that does not have a discrete melting point. The nose element may be a polymer resin having a glass transition point temperature less than or equal to 225° C. The nose element may be a polymer resin having a molding temperature melt point greater than or equal to 330° C.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 11, 2014Publication date: June 16, 2016Applicant: HORNADY MANUFACTURING COMPANYInventors: David E. Emary, Ryan Michael Damon
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Patent number: 9360287Abstract: A bullet with controlled fragmentation has a core in the form of a generally cylindrical body having a forward end and a rear end and intermediate side portions extending there between, the forward end of the core defining a cavity, a jacket encompassing the rear end and at least selected portions of the sides of the core, the jacket having a sidewall having a first drive band portion having a first wall thickness, and a second portion immediately forward of the drive band portion having a second thickness less than the first thickness, the exterior of the jacket defining a cannelure groove encircling the bullet, and the cannelure groove being positioned forward of the first drive band portion. The drive band may have forward edge defining a step. The bullet of the present invention may also be received in the case mouth of a rimless case and be partially protruding therefrom.Type: GrantFiled: August 17, 2015Date of Patent: June 7, 2016Assignee: HORNADY MANUFACTURING COMPANYInventor: David E. Emary
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Publication number: 20160097619Abstract: A bullet or a cartridge containing a bullet having an elongated body with a forward end and an opposed rear end. The body has an intermediate cylindrical portion between the rear and forward ends, and the front end of the body defines a cavity. A resilient nose element is received in the cavity. The nose element may be an elastomer, and may be a cylindrical body. The cavity may be a cylindrical bore, and the nose element may be closely encompassed within the bore. The forward end of the nose element may be flat, and may be flush with the forward end of the body.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 27, 2013Publication date: April 7, 2016Applicant: Hornady Manufacturing CompanyInventor: David E. Emary
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Patent number: 9267775Abstract: Bullet feed die assemblies include a case retention station operable to retain the case in a position defining a columnar space above a casemouth of the case, the columnar space defining a primary axis, a bullet insertion facility aligned with the primary axis, the case retention station and bullet insertion facility being relatively movable with respect to each other along the axis between a first separated position and a second proximate position, the bullet insertion facility including a stem aligned with the primary axis, the stem having a lower end operable to press the bullet into a mouth of the case, and the lower end of the stem being laterally movable such that a bullet pushes the stem aside upon entering the columnar space. The bullet insertion facility may include a support element on the primary axis, and the stem may be pivotally connected to the support element.Type: GrantFiled: August 8, 2014Date of Patent: February 23, 2016Assignee: HORNADY MANUFACTURING COMPANYInventor: Nicholas Noel Kleinschmit
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Publication number: 20160040969Abstract: Bullet feed die assemblies include a case retention station operable to retain the case in a position defining a columnar space above a casemouth of the case, the columnar space defining a primary axis, a bullet insertion facility aligned with the primary axis, the case retention station and bullet insertion facility being relatively movable with respect to each other along the axis between a first separated position and a second proximate position, the bullet insertion facility including a stem aligned with the primary axis, the stem having a lower end operable to press the bullet into a mouth of the case, and the lower end of the stem being laterally movable such that a bullet pushes the stem aside upon entering the columnar space. The bullet insertion facility may include a support element on the primary axis, and the stem may be pivotally connected to the support element.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 8, 2014Publication date: February 11, 2016Applicant: Hornady Manufacturing CompanyInventor: Nicholas Noel Kleinschmit
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Publication number: 20160010965Abstract: A bullet with controlled fragmentation has a core in the form of a generally cylindrical body having a forward end and a rear end and intermediate side portions extending there between, the forward end of the core defining a cavity, a jacket encompassing the rear end and at least selected portions of the sides of the core, the jacket having a sidewall having a first drive band portion having a first wall thickness, and a second portion immediately forward of the drive band portion having a second thickness less than the first thickness, the exterior of the jacket defining a cannelure groove encircling the bullet, and the cannelure groove being positioned forward of the first drive band portion. The drive band may have forward edge defining a step. The bullet of the present invention may also be received in the case mouth of a rimless case and be partially protruding therefrom.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 17, 2015Publication date: January 14, 2016Applicant: Hornady Manufacturing CompanyInventor: David E. Emary
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Publication number: 20150345920Abstract: A bullet or a cartridge containing a bullet having an elongated body with a forward end and an opposed rear end. The body has an intermediate cylindrical portion between the rear and forward ends, and the front end of the body defines a cavity. A resilient nose element is received in the cavity. The nose element may be an elastomer, and may be a cylindrical body. The cavity may be a cylindrical bore, and the nose element may be closely encompassed within the bore. The forward end of the nose element may be flat, and may be flush with the forward end of the body.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 19, 2015Publication date: December 3, 2015Applicant: HORNADY MANUFACTURING COMPANYInventor: David E. Emary
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Publication number: 20150268020Abstract: A bullet or a cartridge containing a bullet having an elongated body with a forward end and an opposed rear end. The body has an intermediate cylindrical portion between the rear and forward ends, and the front end of the body defines a cavity. A resilient nose element is received in the cavity. The nose element may be an elastomer, and may be a cylindrical body. The cavity may be a cylindrical bore, and the nose element may be closely encompassed within the bore. The forward end of the nose element may be flat, and may be flush with the forward end of the body.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 28, 2014Publication date: September 24, 2015Applicant: HORNADY MANUFACTURING COMPANYInventor: David E. Emary
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Patent number: 9121677Abstract: A bullet with controlled fragmentation has a core in the form of a generally cylindrical body having a forward end and a rear end and intermediate side portions extending there between, the forward end of the core defining a cavity, a jacket encompassing the rear end and at least selected portions of the sides of the core, the jacket having a sidewall having a first drive band portion having a first wall thickness, and a second portion immediately forward of the drive band portion having a second thickness less than the first thickness, the exterior of the jacket defining a cannelure groove encircling the bullet, and the cannelure groove being positioned forward of the first drive band portion. The drive band may have forward edge defining a step. The bullet of the present invention may also be received in the case mouth of a rimless case and be partially protruding therefrom.Type: GrantFiled: November 4, 2013Date of Patent: September 1, 2015Assignee: HORNADY MANUFACTURING COMPANYInventor: David E. Emary
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Publication number: 20150083011Abstract: A bullet with controlled fragmentation has a core in the form of a generally cylindrical body having a forward end and a rear end and intermediate side portions extending there between, the forward end of the core defining a cavity, a jacket encompassing the rear end and at least selected portions of the sides of the core, the jacket having a sidewall having a first drive band portion having a first wall thickness, and a second portion immediately forward of the drive band portion having a second thickness less than the first thickness, the exterior of the jacket defining a cannelure groove encircling the bullet, and the cannelure groove being positioned forward of the first drive band portion. The drive band may have forward edge defining a step. The bullet of the present invention may also be received in the case mouth of a rimless case and be partially protruding therefrom.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 4, 2013Publication date: March 26, 2015Applicant: HORNADY MANUFACTURING COMPANYInventor: David E. Emary
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Patent number: 8443729Abstract: The present invention overcomes the limitations of the prior art by providing a centerfire rifle cartridge with a case having a head having a rim, a body extending from the head to a tapered shoulder, and a neck extending from the shoulder and defining a mouth receiving a bullet. The body has a straight external surface free of a protruding belt, and has a maximum diameter sized to closely fit for operation within a standard action of magnum width. The cartridge has an overall length sized to closely fit for operation within a standard action such as a short action or a long action.Type: GrantFiled: February 22, 2007Date of Patent: May 21, 2013Assignee: Hornady Manufacturing CompanyInventor: Mitchell T. Mittelstaedt
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Patent number: D786046Type: GrantFiled: March 29, 2016Date of Patent: May 9, 2017Assignee: Hornady Manufacturing CompanyInventor: Matthew Mack
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Patent number: D786047Type: GrantFiled: March 29, 2016Date of Patent: May 9, 2017Assignee: Hornady Manufacturing CompanyInventor: Matthew Mack
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Patent number: D801169Type: GrantFiled: June 15, 2016Date of Patent: October 31, 2017Assignee: Hornady Manufacturing CompanyInventor: Matthew Mack
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Patent number: D806530Type: GrantFiled: June 15, 2016Date of Patent: January 2, 2018Assignee: Hornady Manufacturing CompanyInventor: Matthew Mack