Less lethal multi-sensory distraction grenade
US6543364B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 14, 2002 |
| Grant date | Apr 8, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 14, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF42B27/00
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A launchable, multi-sensory distraction grenade including a base, three outer grenade walls arranged together on the base to pivotally move from a first position, to a second position, extending outward laterally from the base in different directions, to form lateral legs to support the base after it lands on a surface, a plurality of spring fingers retaining the walls in contact with the base, at least two distraction devices mounted in the grenade for initiating an extended period of personnel distraction in the area of the grenade with its walls in their second position, a distraction device ignitor and safety trigger at least a portion of which is external the casing for controlling the ignition means.
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