Patent ID: 6460694
Filing Date: 2002-10-08
Classification: F42B

Abstract:
A polyethylene-laminated fiber container for use in storing a round of ammunition, comprising:a cylindrical body having: an open ended, cylindrically shaped neck with a reduced diameter; a closed end; and a cylindrically shaped outer tube that extends integrally from the neck to the closed end of the cylindrical body; a cylindrically shaped cap having an open end and a closed end, wherein the open wend of the cap fits over and mates with the neck; a pressure sensitive sealing tape for placement over part of the cap and part of the outer tube once the cap and cylindrical body are mated, to seal the container; wherein the neck and outer tube are formed of a plurality of spirally wound, lapped layers of: container board, aluminum foil, and polyethylene laminated material, for strength and moisture resistance; and wherein the closed end of the cap is sealed with a crimped metal cap seal.