Systems and methods for non-lethal, near-range detainment of subjects
US10890419B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 11, 2019 |
| Grant date | Jan 12, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 11, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF41H13/0025
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A near-range launcher assembly for at least temporarily detaining a subject includes a primary launcher carrying a first projectile. The first projectile includes a pair of pellets and a tether connecting the pellets and is capable of at least temporarily detaining a subject. A secondary launcher is coupled to the primary launcher and carries a second projectile that is capable of at least temporarily detaining a subject. A power source is associated with one or both of the primary and secondary launchers. A control system is operably coupled to the at least one power source and is operable to activate the power source. A user input is operably coupled to the at least one control system to communicate with the control system to activate the at least one power source to expel one or both of the first projectile and the second projectile toward the subject.
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