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Aerodynamic projectiles and methods of making the same

US6615739B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 5, 2001
Grant dateSep 9, 2003
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Expiry dateApr 5, 2021

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF42B12/46
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The invention provides aerodynamic projectiles that include a projectile shell having an aerodynamic structure and a controlled center of gravity, which exhibit improved aerodynamics and resulting accuracy, and which are suitable for non-lethal uses. Methods of making such aerodynamic projectiles also are provided.

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