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Non-lethal variable distance electronic timed payload projectile ammunitions

US8256351B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateAug 17, 2009
Grant dateSep 4, 2012
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Expiry dateAug 16, 2030

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  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF42C19/06
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A non-lethal projectile used to immobilize, impair, disorient, or distract a live target. The non-lethal projectile can also be used as a signaling device. In one embodiment, a non-lethal payload carrying projectile that is detonated at a set distance determined and, set by the operator. The distance is electronically controlled and can be set in the field seconds before the projectile is fired.

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