Non-lethal projectile for dispersing payload upon target impact
US8186275B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | May 17, 2010 |
| Grant date | May 29, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 23, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF42B12/50
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A non-lethal projectile has an enclosed frangible shell with a nose assembly coupled thereto. The nose assembly is designed to be frangible and absorb shock energy incident on the nose assembly. Frangible containers disposed in the shell occupy a portion of the volume defined thereby such that spaces between the containers are defined. Each container is configured to divide into particles when the container fractures. Each container contains at least one payload material. A gelatinous carbomer fills the spaces between the containers.
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