Systems and methods for deploying an electrode using torsion
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1. An projectile for delivering a current through a target, the projectile comprising:
- a body;
a signal generator within the body to provide the current; and
an electrode formed of wire, the electrode comprises a loop, the loop is mechanically coupled to the body, the electrode for delivering the current;
whereinthe loop encircles a portion of a circumference of the body during and after deployment;
the electrode has a stowed position and a deployed position;
a torsion is stored in the wire; and
the torsion moves the electrode from the stowed position to the deployed position.
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Abstract
An electrified projectile, according to various aspects of the present invention, delivers a current through electrodes and through a target. The projectile stows the electrodes with a film and deploys the electrodes in the absence of the film. Deployment is accomplished by a release of torsion. A spur may include two electrodes and a loop. The spur may store the torsion and conduct the current.
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1. An projectile for delivering a current through a target, the projectile comprising:
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a body; a signal generator within the body to provide the current; and an electrode formed of wire, the electrode comprises a loop, the loop is mechanically coupled to the body, the electrode for delivering the current;
whereinthe loop encircles a portion of a circumference of the body during and after deployment; the electrode has a stowed position and a deployed position; a torsion is stored in the wire; and the torsion moves the electrode from the stowed position to the deployed position. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28)
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