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Bullet trap system

US5715739A · kind A · utility

19Cited by
7References
15Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 21, 1997
Grant dateFeb 10, 1998
Priority date
Expiry dateFeb 21, 2017

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF41J13/02
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A new Bullet Trap System for allowing a user to perform target practice with a gun without fear of the bullets straying and injuring another person or property. The inventive device includes a funnel device having an enlarged end and a narrow end, a storage container is attached to the narrow end, and a support stand securing the funnel device. The enlarged end receives the bullet from the gun whereafter the bullet engages a slanted wall of the funnel device thereby slowing the travel of the bullet. The bullet thereafter projects into the storage container through the narrow end where the user may empty upon filling with the bullets.

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