Non-lethal payloads
US8172966B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 7, 2006 |
| Grant date | May 8, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 7, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF42B12/42
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Non-lethal payloads may be customized for particular uses and desired visual and audible incapacitation based upon the selection of igniter/activators and illuminants used with the non-lethal payloads. Non-lethal payloads employing high flame temperature igniter/activators and illuminants of powder metals, powdered metals combined with oxidizers, and powdered metals combined with heat-activated chromophores may produce improved “flashes” and “bangs” for non-lethal payloads used with diversionary or other devices. Such devices and methods of producing illuminance and noise are also disclosed.
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