US3714896A
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Projectile, cartridge, and method
Assignee: AAA Corp
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Filing: 1970-12-31
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Granted: 1973-02-06
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Expires: 1990-12-31
Abstract
Abstract An incapacitating or disabling projectile and method of forming such, including a longitudinally thick-based plastic cup having a forward open cavity with a soft resilient nose therein, and a weight slug secured in radially symmetrical relation within the cup cavity and at substantially the longitudinal center of mass of the cup and nose. The soft resilient nose mass is injected into the plastic cup and a forwardly extending mold cavity, and cured or otherwise set in situ in the plastic cup. The projectile is launched from a cartridge employing a charge of ignitable propellant powder for propulsion.
Inventors
- 👤 R Young
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 05:26
CPC Classifications
F; F42; F42B; F42B12/00; F42B12/02; F42B12/34; F42B12/72; F42B12/74; F42B12/745
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 16
Claim 1
Independent Claim
96 words
A spin-stabilized projectile for projection through and from a rifled barrel, comprising a cup of plastic material and having a cavity formed therein and open at its forward end, said cup having a base section rearward of said cavity, the forward wall of said base section forming the rear wall of said cavity, a slug of materially greater density than said plastic material and being secured within said cup cavity against said rear wall of said cavity, and a forward nose comprising a mass of soft resilient material disposed in said cavity forwardly of said slug.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
96 words
A spin-stabilized projectile for projection through and from a rifled barrel, comprising a cup of plastic material and having a cavity formed therein and open at its forward end, said cup having a base section rearward of said cavity, the forward wall of said base section forming the rear wall of said cavity, a slug of materially greater density than said plastic material and being secured within said cup cavity against said rear wall of said cavity, and a forward nose comprising a mass of soft resilient material disposed in said cavity forwardly of said slug.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
96 words
A spin-stabilized projectile for projection through and from a rifled barrel, comprising a cup of plastic material and having a cavity formed therein and open at its forward end, said cup having a base section rearward of said cavity, the forward wall of said base section forming the rear wall of said cavity, a slug of materially greater density than said plastic material and being secured within said cup cavity against said rear wall of said cavity, and a forward nose comprising a mass of soft resilient material disposed in said cavity forwardly of said slug.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
96 words
A spin-stabilized projectile for projection through and from a rifled barrel, comprising a cup of plastic material and having a cavity formed therein and open at its forward end, said cup having a base section rearward of said cavity, the forward wall of said base section forming the rear wall of said cavity, a slug of materially greater density than said plastic material and being secured within said cup cavity against said rear wall of said cavity, and a forward nose comprising a mass of soft resilient material disposed in said cavity forwardly of said slug.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
29 words
A projectile according to claim 1, said forward nose mass being a length greater than the length of said cavity and extending forwardly beyond the end of said cup.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
41 words
A projectile according to claim 2, said slug having a materially greater density than each of said plastic cup material and said soft resilient nose material, said slug being disposed at substantially the longitudinal center of mass of the overall projectile.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
23 words
A projectile according to claim 3, said soft resilient nose material being elastic and having a durometer in the range of approximately 30-50.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
13 words
A projectile according to claim 4, said slug being a disc of metal.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
13 words
A projectile according to claim 5, said nose having a rounded forward end.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
42 words
A projectile according to claim 6, said rounded nose end having a circumference substantially equal to the outer circumference of the forward end of said cup at the junction zone between the forward end of the cup and the soft resilient nose.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
29 words
A projectile according to claim 1, and securing means securing said slug to said cup to aid in preventing or minimizing relative rotation between said slug and said cup.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
21 words
A projectile according to claim 8, said securing means comprising at least one pin extending between said cup and said slug.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
32 words
A projectile according to claim 9, said securing means comprising two laterally symmetrically spaced pins extending longitudinally through and press fit within each of said slug and said cup base forward wall.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
18 words
A projectile according to claim 1, said forward nose mass being a molded-and-cured-in-place mass formed within said cavity.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
78 words
A spin-stabilized projectile for projection through and from a rifled barrel, comprising a plastic cup open at its forward end, a soft resilient nose disposed in said cup and protruding beyond said open end, and a mass of material of materially greater density than said cup plastic and said soft resilient nose, said greater density mass being disposed radially symmetrically of said cup and nose, and being disposed at approximately the longitudinal center of mass of said projectile.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
78 words
A spin-stabilized projectile for projection through and from a rifled barrel, comprising a plastic cup open at its forward end, a soft resilient nose disposed in said cup and protruding beyond said open end, and a mass of material of materially greater density than said cup plastic and said soft resilient nose, said greater density mass being disposed radially symmetrically of said cup and nose, and being disposed at approximately the longitudinal center of mass of said projectile.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1976-02-06 | 1976-08-07 | 1977-02-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-02-06 | 1980-08-07 | 1981-02-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-02-06 | 1984-08-07 | 1985-02-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |