Non-lethal variable distance electronic timed payload projectile ammunitions

Abstract

A non-lethal projectile used to immobilize, impair, disorient, or distract a live target. The non-lethal projectile can also be used as a signaling device. In one embodiment, a non-lethal payload carrying projectile that is detonated at a set distance determined and set by the operator. The distance is electronically controlled and can be set in the field seconds before the projectile is fired.

Description

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]This application claims priority to and the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 61 / 190,603, filed on Aug. 29, 2008, the entire content of which is incorporated herein by reference.FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0002]The present invention relates generally to the field of non-lethal projectile ammunitions used to immobilize, impair, disorient, and / or distract live targets. These non-lethal projectile ammunitions can also be used as signaling devices.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0003]Non-lethal projectile bodies are often shot at or near human targets at high velocities and at long and varying distances. It is imperative that the detonation or dispersion of the payload of the projectile body be near the target. The detonation distance is controlled and determined by the time at which the payload is activated as well as the travel velocity of the non-lethal projectile body. The current mechanical fuse projectile bodies used to date can be unp...

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Benefits of technology

"The present invention is about a non-lethal electronic timed payload projectile ammunition that can be set to detonate at a specific distance from the launcher. The ammunition includes a switch, printed circuit board, conductive shell, projectile body, battery, electronic igniter, timing circuit, and a display to indicate the status of the timing circuit. The ammunition can be used in a launcher and can include a shunt connector to block the timing circuit from its operation. The non-lethal ammunition is designed to provide maximum effectiveness and safety for the intended target."

Problems solved by technology

The current mechanical fuse projectile bodies used to date can be unpredictable and have varying distance result.

The material burn and mechanical pressed fuses are also hard set to detonate at a preset time that is built into the ammunition and is not adjustable.

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