Plasma firing mechanism and method for firing ammunition

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2007-09-18

2007-09-18

Carone, Michael J. (Department: 3644)

Ordnance

Firing devices

Electric

C089S007000, C089S008000, C102S470000, C102S472000

Reexamination Certificate

active

10966028

ABSTRACT:
The invention comprises a device and method for firing firearm ammunition using a plasma torch generator. In a particular embodiment, the device relates to the control or management of the rate of fire and number of rounds fired in a burst firing mode for automatic firearms. The device can be incorporated into firearms of a variety of sizes and configurations to provide precise control of the rate of fire. The device and method can be applied to conventional mechanical primer ammunition or used without the need for a primer, particularly in field artillery, aircraft, and watercraft.

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