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Systems and methods for a rear anchored projectile

US7984676B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateJun 29, 2007
Grant dateJul 26, 2011
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Expiry dateMay 31, 2029

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF42B12/54
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A round, according to various aspects of the present invention, comprises an electrified projectile and a case. The projectile delivers a current through a target to incapacitate the target by causing skeletal muscle contractions. The case mechanically couples to a rear portion of the projectile to hold the projectile in the case.

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