1. CPC Sections
  2. CPC Section F
  3. CPC Class F42
  4. CPC Subclass F42B
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COOPERATIVE PATENT CLASSIFICATION
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F42B
EXPLOSIVE CHARGES, e.g. FOR BLASTING, FIREWORKS, AMMUNITION (explosive compositions C06B; fuzes F42C; blasting F42D) [2018-08]
WARNINGS

  • The following IPC groups are not in the CPC scheme. The subject matter for these IPC groups is classified in the following CPC groups:
    F42B5/14 covered by F42B 12/40, A01K 11/00
  • In this subclass non-limiting references (in the sense of paragraph 39 of the Guide to the IPC) may still be displayed in the scheme.
F42B 1/00
Explosive charges characterised by form or shape but not dependent on shape of container [2013-01]
F42B 1/02
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Shaped or hollow charges (blasting cartridges with cavities in the charge F42B 3/08; oil winning using shaped-charge perforators E21B 43/116) [2013-01]
F42B 1/024
. .
provided with embedded bodies of inert material [2013-01]
F42B 1/028
. .
characterised by the form of the liner [2013-01]
F42B 1/032
. .
characterised by the material of the liner [2013-01]
F42B 1/036
. .
Manufacturing processes therefor {(F42B 33/0214 - F42B 33/0292 take precedence)} [2016-05]
F42B 1/04
.
Detonator charges not forming part of the fuze [2013-01]
F42B 3/00
Blasting cartridges, i.e. case and explosive (fuse cords, e.g. detonating fuse cords C06C 5/00; chemical aspects of detonators, blasting caps or primers C06C 7/00) [2013-01]
F42B 3/003
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{Liquid-oxygen cartridges} [2013-01]
F42B 3/006
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{Explosive bolts; Explosive actuators (explosive valves F16K 13/06; explosive cutting B23D 15/145; explosive switches H01H 39/00; pyrotechnical actuators F15B 15/19)} [2013-01]
F42B 3/02
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adapted to be united into assemblies [2013-01]
F42B 3/04
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for producing gas under pressure {(generators of inflation fluid especially adapted for vehicle air bags B60R 21/26)} [2013-01]
F42B 3/045
. .
{Hybrid systems with previously pressurised gas using blasting to increase the pressure, e.g. causing the gas to be released from its sealed container} [2013-01]
F42B 3/06
. .
with re-utilisable case [2013-01]
F42B 3/08
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with cavities in the charge, e.g. hollow-charge blasting cartridges [2013-01]
F42B 3/087
.
Flexible or deformable blasting cartridges, e.g. bags or hoses {for slurries}(loaded cartridge bags F42B 5/38) [2016-08]
F42B 3/093
. .
in mat or tape form [2013-01]
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F42B 3/10
.
Initiators therefor (percussion fuzes F42C 7/00; percussion caps F42C 19/10; electric primers F42C 19/12) [2016-05]
NOTE

F42B 3/103
. .
Mounting initiator heads in initiators; Sealing-plugs [2013-01]
F42B 3/107
. . .
Sealing-plugs characterised by the material used [2013-01]
F42B 3/11
. .
characterised by the material used, e.g. for initiator case or electric leads (F42B 3/107 takes precedence) [2013-01]
F42B 3/113
. .
activated by optical means, e.g. laser, flashlight [2017-08]
F42B 3/117
. .
activated by friction [2013-01]
F42B 3/12
. .
Bridge initiators {(F42B 3/103, F42B 3/11, F42B 3/195 take precedence; electric ignitors in propellant charges F42C 19/12)} [2013-01]
F42B 3/121
. . .
{Initiators with incorporated integrated circuit} [2013-01]
F42B 3/122
. . . .
{Programmable electronic delay initiators} [2013-01]
F42B 3/124
. . .
{characterised by the configuration or material of the bridge (F42B 3/13 takes precedence)} [2013-01]
F42B 3/125
. . .
{characterised by the configuration of the bridge initiator case (F42B 3/11 takes precedence)} [2013-01]
F42B 3/127
. . . .
{the case having burst direction defining elements} [2013-01]
F42B 3/128
. . .
{characterised by the composition of the pyrotechnic material} [2013-01]
F42B 3/13
. . .
with semiconductive bridge [2013-01]
F42B 3/14
. .
Spark initiators {(F42B 3/195 takes precedence)} [2013-01]
F42B 3/16
. .
{Pyrotechnic} delay initiators (F42B 3/195 takes precedence; {programmable electronic delay initiators F42C 11/065}) [2013-01]
F42B 3/18
. .
Safety initiators resistant to premature firing by static electricity or stray currents [2013-01]
F42B 3/182
. . .
having shunting means {(F42B 3/185 takes precedence; details of shunting devices H01R 13/7032)} [2013-01]
F42B 3/185
. . .
having semi-conductive {means, e.g.} sealing plugs [2013-01]
F42B 3/188
. . .
having radio-frequency filters {, e.g. containing ferrite cores or inductances (F42B 3/185 takes precedence)} [2017-08]
F42B 3/192
. .
designed for neutralisation on contact with water [2013-01]
F42B 3/195
. .
Manufacture [2013-01]
F42B 3/198
. . .
of electric initiator heads {e.g., testing, machines} [2013-01]
F42B 3/22
.
Elements for controlling or guiding the detonation wave, e.g. tubes (using inert bodies embedded in shaped or hollow charges F42B 1/024) [2013-01]
F42B 3/24
.
Cartridge closures or seals (top closures for shotgun ammunition cartridges F42B 7/12) [2013-01]
F42B 3/26
.
Arrangements for mounting initiators; Accessories therefor, e.g. tools [2013-01]
F42B 3/28
.
Cartridge cases characterised by the material used, e.g. coatings (for initiator cases F42B 3/11) [2013-01]
F42B 4/00
Fireworks, i.e. pyrotechnic devices for amusement, display, illumination or signal purposes (signalling by explosives G08B; advertising by fireworks G09F 13/46; {signalling by pyrotechnics in railway systems B61L 5/20}) [2013-01]
F42B 4/02
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in cartridge form, i.e. shell, propellant and primer [2013-01]
F42B 4/04
.
Firecrackers [2013-01]
F42B 4/06
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Aerial display rockets (rockets in general F42B 15/00) [2013-01]
F42B 4/08
. .
characterised by having vanes, wings, parachutes or balloons [2013-01]
F42B 4/10
. .
characterised by having means to separate article or charge from casing without destroying the casing [2013-01]
F42B 4/12
. . .
Parachute or flare separation [2013-01]
F42B 4/14
. .
characterised by having plural successively-ignited charges [2013-01]
F42B 4/16
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Hand-thrown impact-exploded noise makers; {Other noise-makers generating noise via a pyrotechnic charge}(cap pistols F41C 3/06) [2013-01]
F42B 4/18
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Simulations, e.g. pine cone, house that is destroyed, warship, volcano [2013-01]
F42B 4/20
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characterised by having holder or support other than casing, e.g. whirler or spike support {(supports for flares or torches F42B 4/26)} [2013-01]
F42B 4/22
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characterised by having means to separate article or charge from casing without destroying the casing (in aerial display rockets F42B 4/10) [2013-01]
F42B 4/24
.
characterised by having plural successively-ignited charges (in aerial display rockets F42B 4/14) [2013-01]
F42B 4/26
.
Flares; Torches {(mines for practice or training containing flares or illuminating charges F42B 8/28; projectiles of illuminating type F42B 12/42)} [2013-01]
F42B 4/28
. .
Parachute flares (F42B 4/12 takes precedence) [2013-01]
F42B 4/30
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Manufacture [2013-01]
F42B 5/00
Cartridge ammunition, e.g. separately-loaded propellant charges (shotgun ammunition F42B 7/00; practice or training ammunition F42B 8/00; missiles therefor F42B 12/00, F42B 14/00, F42B 15/00) [2013-01]
F42B 5/02
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Cartridges, i.e. cases with charge and missile [2013-01]
F42B 5/025
. .
{characterised by the dimension of the case or the missile} [2013-01]
F42B 5/03
. .
containing more than one missile [2013-01]
F42B 5/035
. . .
{the cartridge or barrel assembly having a plurality of axially stacked projectiles each having a separate propellant charge} [2013-01]
F42B 5/045
. .
of telescopic type (F42B 5/184 takes precedence) [2013-01]
F42B 5/05
. .
for recoilless guns (recoilless guns using a counter-projectile to balance recoil F41A 1/10) [2013-01]
F42B 5/067
. .
Mounting or locking missiles in cartridge cases (F42B 5/18 takes precedence) [2013-01]
F42B 5/073
. . .
using an auxiliary locking element [2013-01]
F42B 5/08
. .
modified for electric ignition [2013-01]
F42B 5/10
. .
with self-propelled bullet [2013-01]
F42B 5/105
. . .
{propelled by two propulsive charges, the rearwardly situated one being separated from the rest of the projectile during flight or in the barrel; Projectiles with self-ejecting cartridge cases} [2013-01]
F42B 5/145
. .
for dispensing gases, vapours, powders, particles or chemically-reactive substances (from projectiles F42B 12/46) [2013-01]
F42B 5/15
. . .
for creating a screening or decoy effect, e.g. using radar chaff or infrared material (infrared flares F42B 4/26) [2023-08]
F42B 5/155
. . . .
Smoke-pot projectors, e.g. arranged on vehicles [2013-01]
F42B 5/16
. .
characterised by composition or physical dimensions or form of propellant charge, {with or without projectile,} or powder (chemical composition C06B; {F42B 5/24 takes precedence}) [2013-01]
F42B 5/18
. .
Caseless ammunition; Cartridges having combustible cases [2013-01]
F42B 5/181
. . .
{consisting of a combustible casing wall and a metal base; Connectors therefor} [2013-01]
F42B 5/182
. . .
{Caseless cartridges characterised by their shape} [2013-01]
F42B 5/184
. . .
telescopic [2013-01]
F42B 5/188
. . .
Manufacturing processes therefor [2013-01]
F42B 5/192
. . .
Cartridge cases characterised by the material {of the casing wall (cartridge bags F42B 5/38)} [2013-01]
F42B 5/196
. . . .
Coatings [2013-01]
F42B 5/24
. .
for cleaning; for cooling; for lubricating {; for wear reducing} [2017-08]
F42B 5/26
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Cartridge cases (F42B 5/18 takes precedence {; manufacturing of cartridge cases B21K 21/04}) [2017-08]
F42B 5/28
. .
of metal {, i.e. the cartridge-case tube is of metal} [2016-08]
F42B 5/285
. . .
formed by assembling several elements [2013-01]
F42B 5/29
. . . .
wound from sheets or strips [2013-01]
F42B 5/295
. . .
coated [2013-01]
F42B 5/297
. . . .
with plastics [2013-01]
F42B 5/30
. .
of plastics {, i.e. the cartridge-case tube is of plastics} [2016-08]
F42B 5/307
. . .
formed by assembling several elements [2013-01]
F42B 5/313
. . . .
all elements made of plastics [2013-01]
F42B 5/32
. .
for rim fire [2013-01]
F42B 5/34
. .
with provision for varying the length [2013-01]
F42B 5/36
. .
modified for housing an integral firing-cap [2013-01]
F42B 5/38
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Separately-loaded propellant charges, e.g. cartridge bags {(F42B 5/16, F42B 5/192 take precedence)} [2013-01]
F42B 6/00
Projectiles or missiles specially adapted for projection without use of explosive or combustible propellant charge, e.g. for blow guns, bows or crossbows, hand-held spring or air guns (for delivering hypodermic charges F42B 12/54; projectiles or missiles incorporating springs as the projecting means F41B 7/02; {Arrows or darts for dispensing materials, for producing chemical or physical reaction, or for signalling F42B 12/362}) [2013-01]
F42B 6/003
.
{Darts} [2013-01]
F42B 6/006
.
{Projectiles for electromagnetic or plasma guns} [2013-01]
F42B 6/02
.
Arrows; Crossbow bolts; Harpoons for hand-held spring or air guns [2013-01]
F42B 6/04
. .
Archery arrows (F42B 6/08, F41B 5/06, {F42B 12/362} take precedence) [2013-01]
F42B 6/06
. . .
Tail ends, e.g. nocks, fletching [2013-01]
F42B 6/08
. .
Arrow heads; Harpoon heads [2013-01]
F42B 6/10
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Air gun pellets {; Ammunition for air guns, e.g. propellant-gas containers} [2017-08]
F42B 7/00
Shotgun ammunition [2013-01]
F42B 7/02
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Cartridges, i.e. cases with propellant charge and missile [2013-01]
F42B 7/04
. .
of pellet type [2013-01]
F42B 7/043
. . .
{with shot-scattering means} [2013-01]
F42B 7/046
. . .
{Pellets or shot therefor} [2013-01]
F42B 7/06
. .
with cartridge case of plastics {(F42B 5/30 takes precedence)} [2013-01]
F42B 7/08
. .
Wads, {i.e. projectile or shot carrying devices,} therefor [2013-01]
F42B 7/10
. .
Ball or slug shotgun cartridges [2013-01]
F42B 7/12
. .
Cartridge top closures, i.e. for the missile side (closures for blasting cartridges F42B 3/24) [2013-01]
F42B 8/00
Practice or training ammunition [2013-01]
F42B 8/02
.
Cartridges {(F41A 33/02, F42B 7/12 take precedence)} [2013-01]
F42B 8/04
. .
Blank cartridges, i.e. primed cartridges without projectile but containing an explosive or combustible powder charge [2013-01]
F42B 8/06
. . .
for cap-firing pistols [2013-01]
F42B 8/08
. .
Dummy cartridges, i.e. inert cartridges containing neither primer nor explosive or combustible powder charge [2013-01]
F42B 8/10
. .
with sub-calibre adaptor [2013-01]
F42B 8/12
.
Projectiles or missiles (F42B 10/48, F42B 12/36, F42B 19/36 take precedence) [2013-01]
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F42B 8/14
. .
disintegrating in flight or upon impact [2016-05]
NOTE

F42B 8/16
. . .
containing an inert filler in powder or granular form [2013-01]
F42B 8/18
. .
Rifle grenades [2013-01]
F42B 8/20
. .
Mortar grenades [2013-01]
F42B 8/22
. .
Fall bombs [2013-01]
F42B 8/24
. .
Rockets [2013-01]
F42B 8/26
. .
Hand grenades [2013-01]
F42B 8/28
.
Land or marine mines; Depth charges [2013-01]
F42B 10/00
Means for influencing, e.g. improving, the aerodynamic properties of projectiles or missiles; Arrangements on projectiles or missiles for stabilising, steering, range-reducing, range-increasing or fall-retarding (F42B 6/00 takes precedence) [2013-01]
F42B 10/02
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Stabilising arrangements [2013-01]
F42B 10/025
. .
{using giratory or oscillating masses for stabilising projectile trajectory} [2013-01]
F42B 10/04
. .
using fixed fins (F42B 10/22 takes precedence) [2013-01]
F42B 10/06
. . .
Tail fins [2013-01]
F42B 10/08
. . . .
Flechette-type projectiles [2013-01]
F42B 10/10
. . . .
the fins being formed in the barrel by deformation or the projectile body [2013-01]
F42B 10/12
. .
using fins longitudinally-slidable with respect to the projectile or missile [2013-01]
F42B 10/14
. .
using fins spread or deployed after launch, e.g. after leaving the barrel [2013-01]
F42B 10/143
. . .
{Lattice or grid fins} [2013-01]
F42B 10/146
. . .
{Fabric fins, i.e. fins comprising at least one spar and a fin cover made of flexible sheet material} [2013-01]
F42B 10/16
. . .
Wrap-around fins [2013-01]
F42B 10/18
. . .
using a longitudinally slidable support member [2013-01]
F42B 10/20
. . .
deployed by combustion gas pressure, or by pneumatic or hydraulic forces [2013-01]
F42B 10/22
. .
Projectiles of cannelured type [2013-01]
F42B 10/24
. . .
with inclined grooves [2013-01]
F42B 10/26
. .
using spin (F42B 10/04, F42B 10/12, F42B 10/14, F42B 10/24, F42B 14/02 take precedence) [2013-01]
F42B 10/28
. . .
induced by gas action [2013-01]
F42B 10/30
. . . .
using rocket motor nozzles [2013-01]
F42B 10/32
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Range-reducing or range-increasing arrangements; Fall-retarding means [2013-01]
F42B 10/34
. .
Tubular projectiles [2013-01]
F42B 10/36
. . .
Ring-foil projectiles [2013-01]
F42B 10/38
. .
Range-increasing arrangements (F42B 10/34, F42B 14/06 {and F42B 15/105} take precedence) [2013-01]
F42B 10/40
. . .
with combustion of a slow-burning charge, e.g. fumers, base-bleed projectiles [2013-01]
F42B 10/42
. . .
Streamlined projectiles [2013-01]
F42B 10/44
. . . .
Boat-tails specially adapted for drag reduction [2013-01]
F42B 10/46
. . . .
Streamlined nose cones; Windshields; Radomes {(F42B 12/105 takes precedence)} [2013-01]
F42B 10/48
. .
Range-reducing, destabilising or braking arrangements, {e.g. impact-braking arrangements}; Fall-retarding means, {e.g. balloons, rockets for braking or fall-retarding}(F42B 10/34 takes precedence) [2013-01]
F42B 10/50
. . .
Brake flaps {, e.g. inflatable} [2017-08]
F42B 10/52
. . .
Nose cones [2013-01]
F42B 10/54
. . .
Spin braking means [2013-01]
F42B 10/56
. . .
of parachute {or paraglider} type [2013-01]
F42B 10/58
. . .
of rotochute type [2013-01]
F42B 10/60
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Steering arrangements (F42B 19/01 takes precedence) [2013-01]
F42B 10/62
. .
Steering by movement of flight surfaces [2013-01]
F42B 10/64
. . .
of fins [2013-01]
F42B 10/66
. .
Steering by varying intensity or direction of thrust (thrust vector control of rocket engine plants F02K 9/80 {; guiding or controlling apparatus using jets adapted for cosmonautic vehicles B64G 1/26}) [2017-08]
F42B 10/661
. . .
{using several transversally acting rocket motors, each motor containing an individual propellant charge, e.g. solid charge} [2013-01]
F42B 10/663
. . .
{using a plurality of transversally acting auxiliary nozzles, which are opened or closed by valves} [2013-01]
F42B 10/665
. . .
{characterised by using a nozzle provided with at least a deflector mounted within the nozzle} [2013-01]
F42B 10/666
. . .
{characterised by using a nozzle rotatable about an axis transverse to the axis of the projectile} [2013-01]
F42B 10/668
. . .
{Injection of a fluid, e.g. a propellant, into the gas shear in a nozzle or in the boundary layer at the outer surface of a missile, e.g. to create a shock wave in a supersonic flow} [2017-05]
F42B 12/00
Projectiles, missiles or mines characterised by the warhead, the intended effect, or the material (F42B 6/00, F42B 10/00, F42B 14/00 take precedence; for practice or training F42B 8/12, F42B 8/28; self-propulsion or guidance aspects F42B 15/00) [2013-01]
F42B 12/02
.
characterised by the warhead or the intended effect [2013-01]
F42B 12/04
. .
of armour-piercing type [2013-01]
F42B 12/06
. . .
with hard or heavy core; Kinetic energy penetrators (F42B 12/16, F42B 12/74 take precedence) [2013-01]
F42B 12/08
. . .
with armour-piercing caps; with armoured cupola [2013-01]
F42B 12/10
. . .
with shaped or hollow charge (shaped or hollow charges per se F42B 1/02 {; mines having hollow charges F42B 23/04}) [2017-08]
F42B 12/105
. . . .
{Protruding target distance or stand-off members therefor, e.g. slidably mounted (fuze aspects F42C 1/14)} [2013-01]
F42B 12/12
. . . .
rotatably mounted with respect to missile housing [2013-01]
F42B 12/14
. . . .
the symmetry axis of the hollow charge forming an angle with the longitudinal axis of the projectile [2013-01]
F42B 12/16
. . . .
in combination with an additional projectile or charge, acting successively on the target {(see also F42B 12/625)} [2013-01]
F42B 12/18
. . . . .
Hollow charges in tandem arrangement [2013-01]
F42B 12/20
. .
of high-explosive type (F42B 12/44 takes precedence) [2013-01]
F42B 12/201
. . .
{characterised by target class} [2013-01]
F42B 12/202
. . . .
{for attacking land area or area targets, e.g. airburst} [2013-01]
F42B 12/204
. . . .
{for attacking structures, e.g. specific buildings or fortifications, ships or vehicles} [2013-01]
F42B 12/205
. . . .
{for attacking aerial targets} [2013-01]
F42B 12/207
. . .
{characterised by the explosive material or the construction of the high explosive warhead, e.g. insensitive ammunition} [2013-01]
F42B 12/208
. . .
{characterised by a plurality of charges within a single high explosive warhead} [2013-01]
F42B 12/22
. . .
with fragmentation-hull construction [2013-01]
F42B 12/24
. . . .
with grooves, recesses or other wall weakenings {(F42B 12/26, F42B 12/28 take precedence)} [2013-01]
F42B 12/26
. . . .
the projectile wall being formed by a spirally-wound element [2013-01]
F42B 12/28
. . . .
the projectile wall being built from annular elements [2013-01]
F42B 12/30
. . . .
Continuous-rod warheads [2013-01]
F42B 12/32
. . . .
the hull or case comprising a plurality of discrete bodies, e.g. steel balls, embedded therein {or disposed around the explosive charge} [2013-01]
F42B 12/34
. .
expanding before or on impact, i.e. of dumdum or mushroom type [2013-01]
F42B 12/36
. .
for dispensing materials; for producing chemical or physical reaction; for signalling {; for transmitting information} [2017-08]
F42B 12/362
. . .
{Arrows or darts (F42B 12/38 takes precedence, having means for implantation, e.g. hypodermic projectiles F42B 12/54; arrows or darts in general F42B 6/00)} [2013-01]
F42B 12/365
. . .
{Projectiles transmitting information to a remote location using optical or electronic means (F42B 12/385 takes precedence)} [2013-01]
F42B 12/367
. . .
{Projectiles fragmenting upon impact without the use of explosives, the fragments creating a wounding or lethal effect (practice or training projectiles disintegrating upon impact F42B 8/14; projectiles of high-explosive type with fragmentation-hull construction F42B 12/22)} [2013-01]
F42B 12/38
. . .
of tracer type [2013-01]
F42B 12/382
. . . .
{emitting an electromagnetic radiation, e.g. laser beam or infrared emission} [2023-08]
F42B 12/385
. . . . .
{Arrow or dart carrying a radio transmitter for signalling} [2013-01]
F42B 12/387
. . . .
{Passive tracers, e.g. using a reflector mounted on the projectile} [2013-01]
F42B 12/40
. . .
of target-marking, i.e. impact-indicating type (F42B 12/48, {F42B 12/50} take precedence) [2013-01]
F42B 12/42
. . .
of illuminating type, e.g. carrying flares [2013-01]
F42B 12/44
. . .
of incendiary type (F42B 12/46 takes precedence) [2013-01]
F42B 12/46
. . .
for dispensing gases, vapours, powders or chemically-reactive substances (F42B 12/70 takes precedence) [2013-01]
F42B 12/48
. . . .
smoke-producing {, e.g. infrared clouds} [2017-08]
F42B 12/50
. . . .
by dispersion [2013-01]
F42B 12/52
. . . . .
Fuel-air explosive devices [2013-01]
F42B 12/54
. . . .
by implantation, e.g. hypodermic projectiles [2013-01]
F42B 12/56
. . .
for dispensing discrete solid bodies (F42B 12/70 takes precedence) [2013-01]
F42B 12/58
. . . .
Cluster or cargo ammunition, i.e. projectiles containing one or more submissiles (F42B 12/32 takes precedence) [2013-01]
F42B 12/60
. . . . .
the submissiles being ejected radially [2013-01]
F42B 12/62
. . . . .
the submissiles being ejected parallel to the longitudinal axis of the projectile [2013-01]
F42B 12/625
. . . . . .
{a single submissile arranged in a carrier missile for being launched or accelerated coaxially; Coaxial tandem arrangement of missiles which are active in the target one after the other (with shaped or hollow charges F42B 12/16)} [2013-01]
F42B 12/64
. . . . . .
the submissiles being of shot- or flechette-type [2013-01]
F42B 12/66
. . . . .
Chain-shot, i.e. the submissiles being interconnected by chains or the like {(ballistically deployed systems for restraining persons or animals F41H 13/0006)} [2017-08]
F42B 12/68
. . . .
Line-carrying missiles, e.g. for life-saving (harpoons F42B 30/14 {, mine-clearing snakes F41H 11/14}) [2017-08]
F42B 12/70
. . . .
for dispensing radar chaff or infrared material (radar-reflector targets, active targets transmitting infrared radiation F41J 2/00; radar-reflecting surfaces H01Q 15/14) [2023-08]
F42B 12/72
.
characterised by the material (heat treatment for explosive shells C21D 9/16) [2013-01]
F42B 12/74
. .
of the core or solid body [2013-01]
F42B 12/745
. . .
{the core being made of plastics; Compounds or blends of plastics and other materials, e.g. fillers} [2013-01]
F42B 12/76
. .
of the casing [2013-01]
F42B 12/78
. . .
of jackets for smallarm bullets {; Jacketed bullets or projectiles} [2017-08]
F42B 12/80
. . .
Coatings [2013-01]
F42B 12/82
. . . .
reducing friction [2013-01]
F42B 14/00
Projectiles or missiles characterised by arrangements for guiding or sealing them inside barrels, or for lubricating or cleaning barrels [2013-01]
F42B 14/02
.
Driving bands; Rotating bands (F42B 14/04 takes precedence) [2013-01]
F42B 14/04
.
Lubrication means in missiles (coatings for reducing friction F42B 12/82) [2013-01]
F42B 14/06
.
Sub-calibre projectiles having sabots; Sabots therefor [2013-01]
F42B 14/061
. .
{Sabots for long rod fin stabilised kinetic energy projectiles, i.e. multisegment sabots attached midway on the projectile} [2013-01]
F42B 14/062
. . .
{characterised by contact surfaces between projectile and sabot} [2013-01]
F42B 14/064
. .
{Sabots enclosing the rear end of a kinetic energy projectile, i.e. having a closed disk shaped obturator base and petals extending forward from said base} [2013-01]
F42B 14/065
. .
{Sabots carrying several projectiles} [2013-01]
F42B 14/067
. .
{Sealing aspects in sabots, e.g. sealing between individual segments of the sabots or sealing between the outer surface of the sabot and the inner surface of the barrel} [2013-01]
F42B 14/068
. .
{Sabots characterised by the material (F42B 14/067 takes precedence)} [2013-01]
F42B 14/08
. .
Sabots filled with propulsive charges; Removing sabots by combustion of pyrotechnic elements or by propulsive-gas pressure (arrangements on barrels for removing sabots from projectiles F41A 21/46) [2017-05]
F42B 15/00
Self-propelled projectiles or missiles, e.g. rockets; Guided missiles (F42B 10/00, F42B 12/00, F42B 14/00 take precedence; for practice or training F42B 8/12; rocket torpedoes F42B 17/00; marine torpedoes F42B 19/00; cosmonautic vehicles B64G; jet-propulsion plants F02K) [2023-08]
F42B 15/01
.
Arrangements thereon for guidance or control ({steering arrangements F42B 10/60}; aircraft flight control B64C; guidance systems other than those installed aboard F41G 7/00, F41G 9/00; locating by use of radio or other waves G01S; flight control in general G05D 1/00; computer aspects G06]) [2013-01]
F42B 15/04
. .
using wire, e.g. for guiding ground-to-ground rockets [2013-01]
F42B 15/08
.
for carrying measuring instruments; {Arrangements for mounting sensitive cargo within a projectile}(adaptations for meteorology G01W 1/08); {Arrangements for acoustic sensitive cargo within a projectile} [2013-01]
F42B 15/10
.
Missiles having a trajectory only in the air [2013-01]
F42B 15/105
. .
{Air torpedoes, e.g. projectiles with or without propulsion, provided with supporting air foil surfaces} [2013-01]
F42B 15/12
. .
Intercontinental ballistic missiles (F42B 15/01 takes precedence) [2013-01]
F42B 15/20
.
Missiles having a trajectory beginning below water surface (having additional propulsion means for movement through water F42B 17/00) [2013-01]
F42B 15/22
.
Missiles having a trajectory finishing below water surface (having additional propulsion means for movement through water F42B 17/00) [2013-01]
F42B 15/34
.
Protection against overheating or radiation, e.g. heat shields; Additional cooling arrangements {(thermal protection fitted in or to cosmonautic vehicles B64G 1/58)} [2013-01]
F42B 15/36
.
Means for interconnecting rocket-motor and body section; Multi-stage connectors; Disconnecting means [2013-01]
F42B 15/38
. .
Ring-shaped explosive elements for the separation of rocket parts {(systems for coupling or separating cosmonautic vehicles or parts thereof B64G 1/64)} [2013-01]
F42B 17/00
Rocket torpedoes, i.e. missiles provided with separate propulsion means for movement through air and through water (F42B 12/00 takes precedence) [2013-01]
F42B 19/00
Marine torpedoes, e.g. launched by surface vessels or submarines (having additional propulsion means for movement through air F42B 17/00); Sea mines having self-propulsion means (F42B 12/00 takes precedence; launching means F41F; locating by use of radio or other waves G01S; automatic control of course G05D 1/00; firing directors or calculators G06G) [2018-08]
F42B 19/005
.
{Nose caps for torpedoes; Coupling torpedo-case parts together} [2013-01]
F42B 19/01
.
Steering control [2020-08]
F42B 19/04
. .
Depth control [2013-01]
F42B 19/06
. .
Directional control [2013-01]
F42B 19/08
. .
with means for preventing rolling or pitching [2013-01]
F42B 19/10
. .
remotely controlled, e.g. by sonic or radio control (control systems using wire F41G 7/32) [2020-08]
F42B 19/12
.
Propulsion specially adapted for torpedoes (having additional propulsion means for movement through air F42B 17/00; marine propulsion in general B63H) [2013-01]
F42B 19/125
. .
{Torpedoes provided with drag-reducing means (projectiles with drag-reducing means F42B 10/38)} [2013-01]
F42B 19/14
. .
by compressed-gas motors [2013-01]
F42B 19/16
. . .
of cylinder type [2013-01]
F42B 19/18
. . .
of turbine type [2013-01]
F42B 19/20
. . .
characterised by the composition of propulsive gas; Manufacture or heating thereof in torpedoes [2013-01]
F42B 19/22
. .
by internal-combustion engines [2013-01]
F42B 19/24
. .
by electric motors [2013-01]
F42B 19/26
. .
by jet propulsion [2013-01]
F42B 19/28
. .
with means for avoiding visible wake [2013-01]
F42B 19/30
. .
with timing control of propulsion [2013-01]
F42B 19/36
.
adapted to be used for exercise purposes, e.g. indicating position or course [2013-01]
F42B 19/38
. .
with means for causing torpedoes to surface at end of run [2013-01]
F42B 19/40
. . .
by expelling liquid ballast [2013-01]
F42B 19/42
. . .
by releasing solid ballast [2013-01]
F42B 19/44
. . .
by enlarging displacement [2013-01]
F42B 19/46
.
adapted to be launched from aircraft [2013-01]
F42B 21/00
Depth charges (F42B 12/00 takes precedence; for practice or training F42B 8/28; laying aspects B63G) [2013-01]
F42B 22/00
Marine mines, e.g. launched by surface vessels or submarines (F42B 12/00 takes precedence; for practice or training F42B 8/28; mine laying or sweeping B63G) [2013-01]
F42B 22/02
.
Contact mines {, e.g. antenne-type mines}(contact fuzes F42C 7/02) [2016-08]
F42B 22/04
.
Influenced mines, e.g. by magnetic or acoustic effect [2013-01]
F42B 22/06
.
Ground mines [2013-01]
F42B 22/08
.
Drifting mines (with propulsion means F42B 19/00) [2013-01]
F42B 22/10
.
Moored mines [2013-01]
F42B 22/12
. .
at a fixed depth setting [2013-01]
F42B 22/14
. .
at a variable depth setting [2013-01]
F42B 22/16
. . .
using mechanical means, e.g. plummet and float [2013-01]
F42B 22/18
. . .
using hydrostatic means [2013-01]
F42B 22/20
. . .
using magnetic or acoustic depth-control means [2013-01]
F42B 22/22
.
having self-contained sinking means [2013-01]
F42B 22/24
.
Arrangement of mines in fields or barriers (net barriers for harbour defence F41H 11/05) [2013-01]
F42B 22/42
.
with anti-sweeping means, e.g. electrical [2013-01]
F42B 22/44
.
adapted to be launched from aircraft [2013-01]
F42B 23/00
Land mines {; Land torpedoes}(F42B 12/00 takes precedence; for practice or training F42B 8/28) [2017-05]
F42B 23/005
.
{Selfpropelled land mines} [2013-01]
F42B 23/04
.
anti-vehicle {, e.g. anti-aircraft or anti tank (hollow charges per se F42B 1/02; artillery projectiles having hollow charges F42B 12/10)} [2013-01]
F42B 23/08
. .
non-metallic [2013-01]
F42B 23/10
.
anti-personnel [2013-01]
F42B 23/14
. .
non-metallic [2013-01]
F42B 23/16
. .
of missile type, i.e. {all kinds of mines launched} for detonation after ejection from ground (fuzes for initiating mine ejection F42C 1/09) [2013-01]
F42B 23/24
.
Details [2013-01]
F42B 25/00
Fall bombs (F42B 10/00, F42B 12/00 take precedence; for practice or training F42B 8/12 {; gliding type bombs F42B 15/105}) [2017-08]
F42B 27/00
Hand grenades (F42B 12/00 takes precedence; for practice or training F42B 8/12) [2013-01]
F42B 27/08
.
with handle [2013-01]
F42B 29/00
Noiseless, smokeless, or flashless missiles launched by their own explosive propellant [2013-01]
F42B 30/00
Projectiles or missiles, not otherwise provided for, characterised by the ammunition class or type, e.g. by the launching apparatus or weapon used (F42B 10/00, F42B 12/00, F42B 14/00 take precedence) [2013-01]
F42B 30/003
.
{Closures or baseplates therefor (closures for blasting cartridges F42B 3/24, for shotgun cartridges F42B 7/12)} [2013-01]
F42B 30/006
.
{Mounting of sensors, antennas or target trackers on projectiles} [2013-01]
F42B 30/02
.
Bullets [2013-01]
F42B 30/04
.
Rifle grenades [2013-01]
F42B 30/06
. .
Bullet traps or bullet decelerators therefor [2013-01]
F42B 30/08
.
Ordnance projectiles or missiles, e.g. shells [2013-01]
F42B 30/10
. .
Mortar projectiles [2013-01]
F42B 30/12
. . .
with provision for additional propulsive charges, or for varying the length [2013-01]
F42B 30/14
.
Harpoons (for hand-held spring or air guns F42B 6/02) [2013-01]
F42B 33/00
Manufacture of ammunition; Dismantling of ammunition; Apparatus therefor (F42B 5/188 takes precedence; manufacturing processes for hollow charges F42B 1/036; manufacture of blasting cartridge initiators F42B 3/195) [2017-08]
F42B 33/001
.
{Devices or processes for assembling ammunition, cartridges or cartridge elements from parts} [2013-01]
F42B 33/002
.
{Orienting or guiding means for cartridges or cartridge parts during the manufacturing or packaging process; Feeding cartridge elements to automatic machines} [2013-01]
F42B 33/004
.
{Cartridge loaders of the rotatable-turret type} [2013-01]
F42B 33/005
.
{Crimping cartridge cases on projectiles} [2013-01]
F42B 33/007
.
{Making cavities in an explosive or propulsive charge} [2013-01]
F42B 33/008
.
{Cutting explosive or propulsive charges} [2013-01]
F42B 33/02
.
Filling cartridges, missiles, or fuzes; Inserting propellant or explosive charges {(F42B 33/004 takes precedence)} [2013-01]
F42B 33/0207
. .
{Processes for loading or filling propulsive or explosive charges in containers} [2013-01]
F42B 33/0214
. .
{by casting (F42B 33/004 takes precedence)} [2013-01]
F42B 33/0221
. . .
{by centrifugal casting} [2013-01]
F42B 33/0228
. . .
{Funnel arrangements therefor} [2013-01]
F42B 33/0235
. . .
{Heating of casting equipment or explosive charge containers during the loading process} [2013-01]
F42B 33/0242
. . .
{by pressure casting} [2013-01]
F42B 33/025
. .
{by compacting (F42B 33/004 takes precedence)} [2013-01]
F42B 33/0257
. . .
{by vibration compacting} [2013-01]
F42B 33/0264
. .
{by using screw-type feeders (F42B 33/004 takes precedence)} [2013-01]
F42B 33/0271
. . .
{for extruding blasting cartridges} [2013-01]
F42B 33/0278
. .
{Safety arrangements therefor (F42B 33/004 takes precedence)} [2013-01]
F42B 33/0285
. .
{Measuring explosive-charge levels in containers or cartridge cases; Methods or devices for controlling the quantity of material fed or filled (F42B 33/004 takes precedence; controlling the quantity of material fed in packaging B65B 3/26)} [2013-01]
F42B 33/0292
. . .
{by volumetric measurement, i.e. the volume of the material being determined before filling} [2013-01]
F42B 33/04
.
Fitting or extracting primers in or from fuzes or charges {(F42B 33/004 takes precedence)} [2013-01]
F42B 33/06
.
Dismantling fuzes, cartridges, projectiles, missiles, rockets or bombs ({F42B 33/004 and} F42B 33/04 take precedence; {elimination of undesirable components of explosives C06B 21/0091}) [2013-01]
F42B 33/062
. .
{by high-pressure water jet means} [2013-01]
F42B 33/065
. .
{by laser means} [2013-01]
F42B 33/067
. .
{by combustion (incineration apparatuses or processes for used articles F23G 7/003)} [2013-01]
F42B 33/10
.
Reconditioning used cartridge cases {(F42B 33/004 takes precedence)} [2013-01]
F42B 33/12
.
Crimping shotgun cartridges {(F42B 33/004 takes precedence)} [2013-01]
F42B 33/14
.
Surface treatment of cartridges or cartridge cases {(F42B 33/004 takes precedence)} [2013-01]
F42B 35/00
Testing or checking of ammunition {(apparatus for measuring the energy of projectiles G01L 5/14)} [2013-01]
F42B 35/02
.
Gauging, sorting, trimming or shortening cartridges or missiles [2013-01]
F42B 39/00
Packaging or storage of ammunition or explosive charges; Safety features thereof; Cartridge belts or bags [2017-08]
F42B 39/002
.
{Cartridge containers provided with cartridge-dispensing means} [2013-01]
F42B 39/005
.
{Protection for driving bands} [2013-01]
F42B 39/007
.
{Packaging or storage of arrows or darts (quivers for arrows F41B 5/06)} [2013-01]
F42B 39/02
.
Cartridge bags; Bandoleers [2013-01]
F42B 39/08
.
Cartridge belts [2013-01]
F42B 39/082
. .
{for caseless ammunition} [2013-01]
F42B 39/085
. .
{for blank cartridges} [2013-01]
F42B 39/087
. .
{Feed belts manufactured from fabric or plastics material} [2013-01]
F42B 39/10
. .
Machines for charging or for extracting cartridges from feed belts [2013-01]
F42B 39/14
.
Explosion or fire protection arrangements on packages or ammunition (F42B 39/20 {and F42B 39/24} take precedence; {wall or panel structure of fireproof safes or storage containers E05G 1/024}) [2013-01]
F42B 39/16
. .
Fire-extinguishing [2013-01]
F42B 39/18
. .
Heat shields; Thermal insulation [2013-01]
F42B 39/20
.
Packages or ammunition having valves for pressure-equalising; Packages or ammunition having plugs for pressure release, e.g. meltable {; Blow-out panels; Venting arrangements (ventilating arrangements on packages formed from foldable or erectable blanks B65D 5/4295; packages with pressure-relief valves incorporated in a container wall B65D 77/225)} [2023-08]
F42B 39/22
.
Locking of ammunition in transport containers [2013-01]
F42B 39/24
.
Shock-absorbing arrangements in packages {, e.g. for shock waves} [2017-08]
F42B 39/26
.
Packages or containers for a plurality of ammunition, e.g. cartridges (F42B 39/14 - F42B 39/24, F42B 39/28 take precedence) [2016-05]
F42B 39/28
.
Ammunition racks, e.g. in vehicles [2013-01]
F42B 39/30
.
Containers for detonators or fuzes (F42B 39/14, F42B 39/20 take precedence) [2013-01]
F42B 99/00
Subject matter not provided for in other groups of this subclass [2013-01]