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Projectile capable of propelling a penetrator therefrom and method of using same

US6845718B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 18, 2002
Grant dateJan 25, 2005
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Expiry dateDec 18, 2022

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF42B12/625
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A projectile includes a body, a penetrator disposed at least partially within the body for penetrating a target or barrier, and means for propelling the penetrator from the body. A method includes directing a projectile toward a target or barrier and propelling a penetrator from within a body of the projectile. An apparatus for propelling a penetrator from a projectile includes a high energy power source and means for guiding the penetrator from the projectile.

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