Dummy cartridge component and method of manufacture

Abstract

An inert scale cartridge ordnance component manufactured by programmed machining methods finding wide use as an advertising or informational carrier. The invention is characterised by being made in at least two sections allowing for contrasting finishes and or materials enhancing the appearance of the unit while allowing for low cost finishing methods. Illustrative applications of the unit are disclosed in drawing sheets.

1 . I claim an assembled inert cartridge component in the generally accepted shape of a bullet, shell, round, cartridge, or similar appearing article of ordnance of inert explosive nature, assembled from at least two components, where at least one area of said assembled inert cartridge component is specifically manufactured for the display of information.  
     
     
         2 . I claim an assembled inert cartridge component according to  claim 1  comprised of no less than two components manufactured on numeric controlled machine tools.  
     
     
         3 . I claim according to  claim 1 , an assembled cartridge component where one component of said assembled inert cartridge component is finished by a different process than the mating component of the assembled inert cartridge component.  
     
     
         4 . I claim according to  claim 1 , an assembled cartridge component where one component of the assembled inert cartridge component is manufactured from a different material than the composition of the mating component.  
     
     
         4 . I claim according to  claim 1 , an assembled cartridge component where both components of said assembled inert cartridge component are finished by the same process.  
     
     
         5 . I claim according to  claim 1 , an assembled inert cartridge component having an information display area in the form of a machined engraving flat.  
     
     
         6 . I claim according to  claim 1 , an assembled inert cartridge component having an information display area in the form of a machined cavity.  
     
     
         7 . I claim in combination, a display consisting of an assembled inert cartridge component and at least one additional member being a plaque, deer antler, thermometer, or advertising member.  
     
     
         8 . I claim in combination, a display of  claim 7 , where the assembled inert cartridge component has information engraved on the engraving flat.  
     
     
         9 . I claim in combination, a display of  claim 7 , where an additonal member is mounted on the assembled inert cartridge component.