Non-lethal projectile carrier
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1. A round, comprising:
- a cartridge case; and
a projectile carrier attached to the cartridge case, the projectile carrier comprising a base having a plurality of hinges, each hinge including a tab; and
a payload case attached to the base, the payload case comprising a plurality of petaloid members that define a payload cavity therein, each petaloid member including an opening in a rear surface for insertion of the corresponding said tab and wherein external surfaces of the petaloid members define a seal groove;
wherein upon exiting a gun tube the petaloid members open and fold toward the base, without using energetic material;
further comprising a seal disposed in the seal groove wherein the cartridge case fits in sealing engagement over the seal and seal groove.
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Abstract
A non-lethal projectile carrier includes a base having a plurality of hinges, each hinge including a tab; and a payload case attached to the base, the payload case comprising a plurality of petaloid members, each petaloid member including an opening in a rear surface for insertion of a corresponding tab; wherein upon exiting a gun tube the petaloid members open and fold toward the base. Each petaloid member includes a lip on one edge and an undercut on another edge so that adjacent petaloid members form lap joints. The hinges are defined by zones of small cross-sectional area in the base.
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1. A round, comprising:
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a cartridge case; and a projectile carrier attached to the cartridge case, the projectile carrier comprising a base having a plurality of hinges, each hinge including a tab; and
a payload case attached to the base, the payload case comprising a plurality of petaloid members that define a payload cavity therein, each petaloid member including an opening in a rear surface for insertion of the corresponding said tab and wherein external surfaces of the petaloid members define a seal groove;
wherein upon exiting a gun tube the petaloid members open and fold toward the base, without using energetic material;
further comprising a seal disposed in the seal groove wherein the cartridge case fits in sealing engagement over the seal and seal groove.
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Current AssigneeU.S. Government
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Original AssigneeThe United States Of America As Represented By The Secretary Of The Army
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InventorsDarbig, Jeffrey, Grossman, Nicholas Liggett
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Primary Examiner(s)Bergin; James S
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Assistant Examiner(s)Troy; Daniel J
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Application NumberUS11/456,627Time in Patent Office1,078 DaysField of Search102/473, 102/400, 102/517, 102/520, 102/521, 102/522, 102/439, 102/444, 102/446, 102/501, 102/502, 102/529, 102/482, 102/498US Class Current102/473CPC Class CodesF42B 10/50 Brake flaps , e.g. inflatableF42B 12/34 expanding before or on impa...F42B 12/36 for dispensing materials; f...
