Metal reinforcement structure increases yield strength of clear polycarbonate nocks, reducing breakage risks from high-powered bow forces.
Geometrically-configured vent paths and impedance-mismatched liners protect fuzes from cook-off shock transmission.
An accordion-style ammunition bucket uses a three-way drain valve to separate water from Gellets while preventing vacuum formation during pouring.
Segmenting the nock into a fixed body and rotating collar prevents accidental activation while conserving battery power during hunting.
Non-contiguous cellular structures absorb mechanical shock energy to protect high-speed explosives without slowing fragment projection.
A rocket motor design integrates a rigid structure into the burnable propellant grain to stabilize it during acceleration.
Radially expandable collet feeds bullets into cartridge cases, eliminating complex feeding mechanisms and reducing equipment complexity.
Fractal plasmonic surfaces replace fluid-based cooling with radiative heat dissipation via evanescent waves, eliminating mechanical complexity.
Segmented copper insert expands at subsonic speeds, resolving magazine feeding conflicts.
Propellant-driven weights deploy a net radially to wrap around incoming projectiles, preventing fragmentation and collateral damage.
Confined combustion of flammable vapor generates a blast wave, reducing personnel risk during avalanche control.
A biodegradable ammunition projectile uses a composite cartridge case to withstand firing pressures while decomposing in the environment.
Internal teeth on a rectangular barrel engage disk bullets to prevent gas leakage and distortion.
A carrier vehicle with integrated axial propulsion mounts multiple kill vehicles radially for simultaneous threat engagement.
A magnetic retention system holds slingshot projectiles in the pouch without manual squeezing.
Segmented solid steel nose and tungsten alloy rod absorb ERA plate energy, preventing bending damage and increasing base armor penetration depth.
A blank firing device uses a spring-biased bearing and plunger to activate the primer.
Laser systems replace mechanical dies to engrave precise patterns on bullet jackets, eliminating retooling time and enabling flexible design changes.
Aerospike rocket motor assembly merges combustion chamber and nozzle to reduce weight and drag for small projectiles.
A vehicle transmits a friend identifier signal embedded within decoy transmitter radiation to enable rapid recognition by attacking aircraft.
A flexible less-lethal projectile expands its sidewall radially upon impact to distribute kinetic energy across a wider surface area.
Optical laser transmitters replace RF emitters to replicate omni-directional blast patterns without adding sensor complexity.
Calibrated ammunition loads minimize bullet dispersion by matching optimal barrel time to specific firearm configurations.
Radial circuit boards enable quick component replacement and heat dissipation, reducing maintenance complexity in munition nose cones.
High-density composite projectiles with separable nose and tail sections reduce barrel friction and extend firearm component life.
Integral coaxial container separates liquid and porous solid materials until firing initiates centrifugal mixing, preventing unexploded shell hazards.
Internal casing voids define fragment geometry to resolve unpredictability in munition fragmentation.
A launcher fires a projectile carrier that attaches to a target vehicle, enabling remote tracking and electronic disabling while minimizing risk to bystanders.
A cage body supports preformed fragments inside metal casing powder for consolidation into a monolithic projectile structure.
Thin sheet charge holders fragment into harmless debris, preventing vent blockage and projectile hazards in flashbang grenades.
Ball-shaped segments expand via camming action in a central cavity, resolving inconsistent deformation and unpredictable fragmentation during impact.
Segmented launch tube sections with individual power sources direct electrical current to the propulsion system.
Auxiliary jet engine creates protective zone between forearm and primary warhead to eliminate detonation product interference.
Asymmetric fins produce aerodynamic torque and lift for trajectory control, eliminating heavy electric motors that increase weight and complexity.
An internal anchor nested in the hollow shaft secures the nock via a tether, preventing external hook exposure and reducing hunter injury risks.
Gas generator propels missile through partitioned canister using obturator seal, eliminating propulsion engine flame damage to ground equipment.
Infusing superabsorbent polymer ammunition with denatonium benzoate deters child ingestion, preventing intestinal damage while maintaining play safety.
A projectile deployment system launches an entangling tether to wrap around a subject's legs.
A blunt tip meplat design with controlled diameter ratio reduces drag coefficient variability to enhance long-range precision.
A subsonic bullet uses a tip insert with a decreasing cross-sectional area to induce controlled core expansion upon impact.
Compliant nose expands upon impact to reduce penetration risk while high-low pressure propulsion ensures consistent velocity.
A copper insert enhances shock wave transmission into a main explosive charge casing, resolving energy loss and reliability trade-offs.
Deformable playing discs eject upon projectile impact, resolving the trade-off between rigid piece reliability and dynamic gameplay versatility.
A shared door seals dispenser compartments to eliminate aerodynamic noise and vibration damage.
A munition warhead uses a tubular shock attenuation barrier to separate core and main explosive charges for distinct projectile velocity profiles.
A hybrid annular-cantilevered snap fit joint secures projectile components using elastic leaf springs and interlocking teeth.
A Trigger and Activation System deploys countermeasures to protect vehicle crew members from blast forces.
A segmented obturator ring uses interlocking joints to seal launch tube pressure while allowing radial expansion.
Nested magnetic sensors track fin magnet displacement inside projectiles, resolving measurement precision versus device complexity trade-offs.