Patents by Inventor Richard D. Kelson

Richard D. Kelson 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).

  • Self lubricating sabot
    Patent number: 4239006
    Abstract: Sabots for modern firearms, including both rifles and pistols, which have reduced friction thus imparting greater sub-caliber projectile velocity are made from a thermoplastic resin containing finely divided solid lubricant fillers. Preferably the forward end of the sabot is tapered to further reduce friction and improve cartridge feeding in automatic firearms.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 1978
    Date of Patent: December 16, 1980
    Inventor: Richard D. Kelson