Non-newtonian projectile
First Claim
1. A projectile that uses a non-Newtonian fluid to promote penetration of a target, the projectile comprising:
- a. a body;
b. a channel located in the body, wherein the channel contains the non-Newtonian fluid; and
c. a plunger located in the channel, wherein the plunger transmits a force to the non-Newtonian fluid while in contact with the target, causing the non-Newtonian fluid to exert a pressure in the channel, and wherein the viscosity of the non-Newtonian fluid increases with at least one of the rate or time of shear while the plunger is in contact with the target, thereby promoting penetration of the target.
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Abstract
A projectile is provided comprising a body with a channel that contains a non-Newtonian fluid. In various embodiments a plunger is located in the channel, wherein the plunger transmits a force to the non-Newtonian fluid upon interacting with a target, causing the non-Newtonian fluid to exert a pressure in the channel, and wherein the viscosity of the non-Newtonian fluid changes upon interacting with the target. By way of non-limiting example, the non-Newtonian fluid of embodiments of the present invention can comprise a shear-thickening fluid that increases its viscosity with at least the rate of shear upon interacting with the target.
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1. A projectile that uses a non-Newtonian fluid to promote penetration of a target, the projectile comprising:
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a. a body; b. a channel located in the body, wherein the channel contains the non-Newtonian fluid; and c. a plunger located in the channel, wherein the plunger transmits a force to the non-Newtonian fluid while in contact with the target, causing the non-Newtonian fluid to exert a pressure in the channel, and wherein the viscosity of the non-Newtonian fluid increases with at least one of the rate or time of shear while the plunger is in contact with the target, thereby promoting penetration of the target. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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