Low Velocity Bullet for Pistols and other Handguns

Inactive Publication Date: 2014-01-30
MEKUS CHRISTOPHER A
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The invention is a novel bullet with a special connection between the bullet head and the body. The sides of the lower head end are rolled or folded over and then crimped down to keep the bullet body together and prevent it from falling apart due to force or velocity. This design ensures the bullet's stability and reliability during use.

Problems solved by technology

Blunt, rounded nose bullets may be employed with rifles, but they are generally regarded as more risky than flat nosed bullets.
If the bullet under-expands, it has less disruptive effect leading to reduced stopping power, and may over penetrate the target.
An over-expanded round delivers all its energy to the target but has limited penetration.
That, in turn, diminishes the bullet's intended effectiveness against its target.
If an attacker wears heavy clothing like denim or leather, material may clog up the bullet's hollow point and prevent (or at least substantially reduce) expansion.
Other problems with conventional hollow point bullets is that an off-axis impact on a hard surface like sheet metal or glass can cause the hollow point leading edge to bend, closing it up and preventing expansion on eventual target impact.

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[0016]The present invention is directed to a low velocity bullet for a pistol or other handgun. It is not intended for the higher velocities required for most long range rifles. It is primarily a self-defense bullet as it is meant to successfully penetrate the thick clothing sometimes worn by an aggressive attacker. The bullet of this invention can penetrate such clothing without clogging. Furthermore, because of the filled hollow cavity configuration of this bullet, it is more likely to “open” properly and stay on a truer course / path for its intended (secondary) target even when the nose of said bullet has to first impact an exterior (primary) target like some unforeseen wood, metal or other material situated ahead of the intended target.

[0017]Referring now to FIGS. 1, 1A and 2, there is shown a bullet (generally 10) according to the present invention. Bullet 10 has a flat tipped nose region 12 with sides 14 that taper a more deeply pointed angle, from the bullet top 16 to its base...

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Abstract

A low velocity bullet has an elongated body with a forward end, opposed rear end and intermediate cylindrical portion between. In the forward end, there is a preset cavity designed to receive a resilient nose element made from an elastomer or other rubber-like material. Unlike prior flat-tipped bullets for high speed rifles, the elastomer in the forward end of this bullet is intentionally raised for protruding outwardly beyond the forward body end. Preferably, the lower end to the bullet head is folded and crimped to the bullet body.

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FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0001]The present invention relates to firearms ammunition, i.e. the cartridge and / or bullet for a gun. More particularly, this invention relates to bullets for use with pistols and other handguns, said bullets having improved expansion characteristics.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]Several rifles employ “rimfired” cartridges which do not have a central primer. They require a sharp pinch of the rim to discharge, or center fired cartridges with broad flat noses. Blunt, rounded nose bullets may be employed with rifles, but they are generally regarded as more risky than flat nosed bullets.[0003]For applications other than rifles, it is important for some applications to employ bullets having an expansion capability. An expanding bullet is more effective at disabling or stopping the intended target. For hunting, this means a more lethal, humane effect on game. For self-defense, police, and military applications, it means that an attacker is more readily incapacit...

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IPC IPC(8): F42B12/34
CPCF42B12/34
InventorMEKUS, CHRISTOPHER A.
OwnerMEKUS CHRISTOPHER A