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Less lethal projectile and method of manufacture

a technology of projectiles and lethal bullets, applied in the field of less lethal projectiles, can solve the problems of lower penetrating the contacted target, and achieve the effect of reducing the probability of inflicting bodily injury

Inactive Publication Date: 2019-07-04
KLEIN JOHN M
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The patent text describes a shotgun that has a flattened front end, which reduces the chance of harming the user or target during use. This is achieved through the kinetic energy released by firing the shotgun. The technical effect of this design is to increase the safety and accuracy of shotguns.

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The kinetic energy during flight causes the forward closed off end to become flattened, thereby resulting in a lower probability of inflicting bodily injury and penetrating the contacted target.

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[0026]Now, and in accordance with the present invention and as noted above, there is provided a less lethal projectile and a method of manufacture therefor. The method of manufacture, generally, comprises the steps of:[0027](a) providing a tubular sleeve having an open first end and an opposed open second end;[0028](b) closing off the first end of the sleeve;[0029](c) inserting a supply or volume of pellets into the sleeve through the second end;[0030](d) dividing the sleeve into an enclosed portion and an excess portion, the pellets being disposed within the enclosed portion of the sleeve; and[0031](e) folding the excess portion of the sleeve over the enclosed portion of the sleeve to define a double-walled less lethal projectile.

[0032]With more particularity and with reference to the drawing, there is provided a less lethal projectile 28 comprising a sleeve 10 having a tubular body 12. The body 12 has an open first end 14 and an opposed open second end 16. Preferably, the sleeve 1...

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Abstract

A less lethal projectile for use with a shotgun shell is manufactured from a tubular sleeve, having a quantity of pellets contained therein and which is separated from any remaining volume of the sleeve. The remaining volume of the sleeve is folded over the quantity of pellets to provide a double walled projectile which is suitable for use with a shotgun shell to provide a less lethal projectile.

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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION[0001]This Application is a Completion Application of Co-Pending U.S. Patent Application Ser. No. 62 / 608,679, filed on Dec. 21, 2017, the entire disclosure of which is hereby incorporated by reference, including the drawing.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION1. Field of the Invention[0002]The present invention pertains to less lethal projectiles. More particularly, the present invention concerns methods for constructing less lethal projectiles. Even more particularly, the present invention pertains to methods for constructing less lethal projectiles for use with a firearm.2. Description of Related Art[0003]In controlling dangerous crowds, rioters, or individuals, less-than lethal projectiles are typically employed, such as bean bags or rubber bullets.[0004]Bean bag bullets are well known projectiles which comprise a bag partially filled with lead shot and inserted into a shotgun shell. The shell is loaded into a shotgun and, upon being fired, the bag is...

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IPC IPC(8): F42B8/12F42B7/00
CPCF42B8/12F42B7/00F42B12/34F42B7/04
Inventor KLEIN, JOHN M.
Owner KLEIN JOHN M