May 19, 2026

US12631093 - Overmolded shaped charge and methods of use

One example apparatus includes a shaped charge, and an overmold that includes one or more layers surrounding a portion of the shaped charge. The overmold may contact, and conform to, a case within which the shaped charge is received, and the overmold may further contact, and conform to, a cartridge wall within which the shaped charge and the overmold are positioned. An electrical or electronic component may be partly embedded in the overmold.

Assignee: Defiant Precision Technologies, LLC
Inventors: Cullen Craig Keyes, Ian Graham Janke, Lawrence Gene Griffin
Filing date: 2024-05-15

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The patent describes an apparatus featuring a shaped charge surrounded by an overmold that conforms to both the case and cartridge wall, enhancing its integration and functionality. It includes a detonator positioned below the case, with all components arranged coaxially for optimal performance.

Claim 1

1 . An apparatus comprising: a liner; a case; a shaped charge positioned between the liner and the case; a detonator located below one end of the case; and an overmold surrounding a portion of the shaped charge, and the overmold, the detonator, the shaped charge, the case, and the liner, are coaxial with each other. a liner; a case; a shaped charge positioned between the liner and the case; a detonator located below one end of the case; and an overmold surrounding a portion of the shaped charge, and the overmold, the detonator, the shaped charge, the case, and the liner, are coaxial with each other.

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