Abstract: A method and apparatus for the intact recovery of ammunition projectiles. A high pressure fluid cutting device severs the casing of the ammunition cartridge, rearward on the cartridge beyond the rearward extent of the projectile. An automated feeding apparatus collects, orients, and feeds the first halves so severed to a separation press. The separation press includes a press ram, and a brace block. The brace block has a through opening sized to pass the projectile without alteration, and an internal side wall engaging the first half by the portion of the casing. The method includes a pressing force applied to the first half by contacting a rearward extent of the projectile, until the projectile separates from the portion of the casing.

Abstract: Locking mechanisms and assemblies for securing cargo to a transportation platform without requiring the use of strapping or equivalent. Advantageously, the locking mechanism may be integrated into a container such that each container may be interlocked with an underlying and/or overlying container. Autolocking variations to the locking mechanism provide a more automated, secure and less labor intensive way to secure cargo.

Abstract: A protective packaging device provides mitigation of the blast effect and fragmentation of a hand grenade when the grenade is detonated. The device includes at least one protective housing assembly, formed by inner and outer nested housing members, in which the hand grenade is received, and which, in response to detonation of the grenade, retains fragments of the grenade while providing controlled release, through the mesh material, of gases formed upon detonation. A cushioning container includes a cushioning material having a plurality of open compartments therein in which a corresponding plurality of the protective housing assemblies are received.