Fragmenting bullet
US11460279B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 17, 2018 |
| Grant date | Oct 4, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 17, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF42B12/74
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A fragmenting bullet has a metal core having a generally cylindrical rear section and a tapering forward section, a plurality of spaced slots in the forward section forming a plurality of prongs. A metal jacket encloses and substantially conforms to the core. The jacket has an open forward end, and a plurality of lines of weakness in the portion of the jacket over the forward section of the core.
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