US3728809A
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Projectile launcher baton
Assignee: BAE Systems Integrated Defense Solutions Inc
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Filing: 1970-10-02
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Granted: 1973-04-24
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Expires: 1990-10-02
Abstract
Abstract A projectile launcher in the form of a stun baton, or night stick, which is comprised of a barrel assembly, having a receiver therewithin its inward end, and a coaxial handle assembly which includes a firing mechanism, a firing mechanism safety, and a breech member disposed at one end thereof. Tee receiver end of the barrel assembly and the breech breech end of the handle assembly are respectively connected to opposing halves of a novel split collar ring. The halves of the collar ring are hinged axially for rotatably pivoting the handle portion transversely with the face of the receiver to provide for insertion of the projectile, and after firing for removal of the spent cartridge. A releasable locking mechanism is further provided to lock and align the assemblies in coaxial orientation whereupon release of the mechanism allows the pivotable rotation of the assemblies for disassociation therewith.
Inventors
- 👤 S Mulich
- 👤 J Sweeney
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 04:44
CPC Classifications
F; F41; F41C; F41C9/00; F41C9/04; F41C7/00; F41C7/11
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
112 words
A projectile launcher baton which comprises: a split collar ring including first and second members pivotably connected at one end and forming laterally opposite sides thereof, said ring having a circumferentially extending groove formed in an inner peripheral surface; a barrel having a cartridge receiver portion disposed at one end and connected to one of said members; said barrel including a complementary surface located in said groove; a handle assembly having a breech disposed at one end and connected to the other of said members; said assembly also including a complementary surface located in said groove; and actuating means adapted for detonating a primer of a cartridge disposed in said receiver portion.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
112 words
A projectile launcher baton which comprises: a split collar ring including first and second members pivotably connected at one end and forming laterally opposite sides thereof, said ring having a circumferentially extending groove formed in an inner peripheral surface; a barrel having a cartridge receiver portion disposed at one end and connected to one of said members; said barrel including a complementary surface located in said groove; a handle assembly having a breech disposed at one end and connected to the other of said members; said assembly also including a complementary surface located in said groove; and actuating means adapted for detonating a primer of a cartridge disposed in said receiver portion.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
46 words
The projectile launcher baton as set forth in claim 1 which further comprises: first means for locking said split collar ring member in a closed position wherein an opposite end of said members are in abutting relationship; and second means for releasing said first locking means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
44 words
The projectile launcher baton as set forth in claim 2, wherein first means for locking said split collar ring includes a locking pin slidably located in said barrel, and including spring means for biasing said pin to an outer position relative to said barrel.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
38 words
The projectile launcher baton, as set forth in claim 3, wherein the other of said members includes a bore, and wherein said locking pin is releasably engageable in said bore to retain said ring in the closed position.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
29 words
The projectile launcher baton, as set forth in claim 4, wherein said second means, for releasing said first locking means, includes a releasing pin slidably engaged in said bore.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
33 words
The projectile launcher baton, as set forth in claim 1, wherein said split collar ring is pivotably connected by an interlocking double hinge formed between adjacent ends of said first and second members.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
50 words
The projectile launcher baton, as set forth in claim 1, wherein said barrel and handle assembly each include a flange located in said groove of said ring, and each includes a circumferentially formed recess for cooperatively receiving the inner spaced sections of said ring on opposite sides of said groove.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
33 words
The projectile launcher baton, as set forth in claim 1, wherein said actuating means, includes a plunger slidably located in said handle assembly and spring means for biasing said plunger toward said breech.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
39 words
The launcher as recited in claim 1 wherein said barrel includes a circumferentially extending groove spaced axially inward from one end thereof, and adapted to cooperatively receive an inner peripheral section of said ring located proximate to said groove.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
18 words
The launcher as recited in claim 5 wherein said releasing pin is also biased by said spring means.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1976-04-23 | 1976-10-23 | 1977-04-24 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-04-23 | 1980-10-23 | 1981-04-24 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-04-23 | 1984-10-23 | 1985-04-24 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |