Patents by Inventor Bruce C. Bartels

Bruce C. Bartels has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Composite round/rapid fire gun
    Patent number: 4452123
    Abstract: A rapid fire gun round is made with a composite chamber. The chamber is led by rotational motion rather than by reciprocating motion. The round will work in a recoilless gun configuration. An alternate arrangement permits multiple barrels to be arranged with an ammunition chain to form a Gatling gun configuration. A liner can be inserted in the gun barrel to be replaced with wear as appropriate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 1982
    Date of Patent: June 5, 1984
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Navy
    Inventors: John W. Holtrop, Bruce C. Bartels