Patents by Inventor Zachary Hugh Smith

Zachary Hugh Smith 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).

  • Bismuth-based firearm projectiles, firearm cartridges including the same, and related methods
    Patent number: 11852449
    Abstract: Bismuth-based firearm projectiles, optionally firearm cartridges containing the same, and methods for forming bismuth-tin-copper alloys or bismuth-nickel alloys and bismuth-based firearm projectiles are disclosed herein. The bismuth-based firearm projectiles include a projectile body comprising a bismuth-tin-copper alloy or bismuth-nickel alloy that forms at least 90 wt % of the projectile body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 2021
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2023
    Assignee: Federal Cartridge Company
    Inventors: Robert Charles Nichols, Zachary Hugh Smith, Ralph Nauman
  • BISMUTH-BASED FIREARM PROJECTILES, FIREARM CARTRIDGES INCLUDING THE SAME, AND RELATED METHODS
    Publication number: 20220120543
    Abstract: Bismuth-based firearm projectiles, optionally firearm cartridges containing the same, and methods for forming bismuth-tin-copper alloys or bismuth-nickel alloys and bismuth-based firearm projectiles are disclosed herein. The bismuth-based firearm projectiles include a projectile body comprising a bismuth-tin-copper alloy or bismuth-nickel alloy that forms at least 90 wt % of the projectile body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 25, 2021
    Publication date: April 21, 2022
    Inventors: Robert Charles Nichols, Zachary Hugh Smith, Ralph Nauman