Charged projectiles and related assemblies, systems and methods
US9329007B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 7, 2013 |
| Grant date | May 3, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 25, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF42B30/00
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Charged projectile assemblies include a housing and an electronic assembly configured to produce an electric field about at least a portion of the housing of the projectile. Cartridge assemblies for use with firearms include charged projectiles. Methods of charging a projectile include forming an electric field about at least a portion of a projectile and extending the electric field at least partially between a forward portion of the projectile and an aft portion of the projectile.
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