F42B10/06

PENETRATING AND EXPLOSIVE PROJECTILE WITH STABILIZING FIN ASSEMBLY
20220214149 · 2022-07-07 · ·

The invention relates to a penetrating and explosive projectile (1) provided with a trajectory-stabilizing fin assembly (8) which is secured to a body of the projectile by a mechanical connection. The fin assembly (8) includes a tapped tube (14) which engages on a threaded rear cylindrical shank (10) of a tail (9) connected to the projectile body (2), thereby forming a threaded mechanical connection (13) between the tail unit (8) and the body (2). This projectile (1) is characterized in that it includes means ensuring the fragilization of the threaded connection (13) on impact on a target, the fin assembly then separating from the projectile body.

Flotation device launching system
11148772 · 2021-10-19 ·

A pneumatic rescue system; the pneumatic rescue system includes a housing having a tank-section, a connector-section, and a barrel-section; and a flotation-device configured to provide buoyancy to an individual stranded in a body of water. The pneumatic rescue system provides a rapid response designed to reach stranded individuals by firing the flotation-device to the individual.

Bendable projectile

The present invention is directed to a bendable projectile having a forebody unit, a rearbody unit and an articulating joint unit connecting the two units. The articulating joint unit is composed of a spherical shape body, a receiving socket and a sphere-gear assembly. The spherical shape body is fitted into the receiving socket whereby movement of the spherical shape body about the receiving socket is permitted without release of the spherical shape body from the socket. Movement of the spherical shape body inside the receiving socket is effectuated by the sphere gear assembly. The sphere-gear assembly engages the concentric grooves along the surface of the spherical shape body or the concave surface of the receiving socket. Such sphere-gear assembly is comprised of electric board, powersource, powertrain, guidance control system and gears having teeth and grooves that complement the plurality of concentric grooves on the spherical shape body.

Bendable projectile

The present invention is directed to a bendable projectile having a forebody unit, a rearbody unit and an articulating joint unit connecting the two units. The articulating joint unit is composed of a spherical shape body, a receiving socket and a sphere-gear assembly. The spherical shape body is fitted into the receiving socket whereby movement of the spherical shape body about the receiving socket is permitted without release of the spherical shape body from the socket. Movement of the spherical shape body inside the receiving socket is effectuated by the sphere gear assembly. The sphere-gear assembly engages the concentric grooves along the surface of the spherical shape body or the concave surface of the receiving socket. Such sphere-gear assembly is comprised of electric board, powersource, powertrain, guidance control system and gears having teeth and grooves that complement the plurality of concentric grooves on the spherical shape body.

Aerodynamic air gun projectile
20210262774 · 2021-08-26 ·

An air gun projectile includes a tail portion, a nose portion, and a container having a top releasably secured to the nose portion. Filling is contained in the container. The container is tapered to a bottom. The tail portion includes spaced vanes formed with a lower portion of the container, and a rim formed with outer ends of the vanes. The vanes are inclined with respect to the rim. The rim is tapered to a bottom. The container includes a plurality of spaced longitudinal grooves formed on an inner surface, and a plurality of circular grooves formed on the inner surface. The nose portion includes a plurality of spaced longitudinal grooves formed on an inner surface, and a plurality of circular grooves formed on the inner surface.

Aerial reconnaissance marking projectile
11015906 · 2021-05-25 ·

An aerial projectile apparatus provides a means for marking terrestrial and marine locations for identification from afar, as by aerial reconnaissance. The projectile is launched from ground level at a location where identification is desired. When the projectile is lofted to an appropriate elevation, it disperses a spray of marker substance in the form of droplets or solid particles. When the sprayed marker substance settles to ground level, it leaves a mark on the landscape or marine surface indicating the location for identification by aerial reconnaissance.

EXHAUST SYSTEM FOR AN INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE OF A VEHICLE
20210127856 · 2021-05-06 ·

An exhaust system for a combustion engine vehicle includes an exhaust pipe extending between an exhaust inlet disposed opposite an exhaust outlet. The exhaust inlet and exhaust outlet are in fluidic communication with one another. The exhaust inlet is configured to receive an exhaust gas produced by an internal combustion engine of the combustion engine vehicle. A second pipe has an air inlet extending from and connected to the exhaust pipe. The second pipe is configured to be in fluidic communication with the exhaust outlet. The air inlet is configured to receive an outside flow of air. The exhaust gas from the combustion engine vehicle and the outside flow of air captured by the air inlet when the combustion engine vehicle is moving forward are configured to be combined and to cooperatively exit out the exhaust outlet.

Less-lethal munitions
11009321 · 2021-05-18 · ·

This invention relates to less-lethal munitions. More particularly, the invention relates to a wad and a less-lethal round of ammunition adapted for use with a conventional firearm, which less-lethal shell enables the firearm to propel less-lethal projectiles therefrom. According to a first aspect of the invention there is provided a wad operatively received within an ammunition casing, the wad comprising a substantially disc-shaped base; and a plurality of tabs extending from the base defining a receiving zone therebetween, with at least some of the tabs provided with an inwardly projecting formation for urging against a projectile operatively received within the receiving zone.

AERIAL RECONNAISSANCE MARKING PROJECTILE
20210116222 · 2021-04-22 ·

An aerial projectile apparatus provides a means for marking terrestrial and marine locations for identification from afar, as by aerial reconnaissance. The projectile is launched from ground level at a location where identification is desired. When the projectile is lofted to an appropriate elevation, it disperses a spray of marker substance in the form of droplets or solid particles. When the sprayed marker substance settles to ground level, it leaves a mark on the landscape or marine surface indicating the location for identification by aerial reconnaissance.

Real-time image motion correction or stabilization system and methods for projectiles or munitions in flight

The present invention relates to projectiles and munitions, and more specifically to such in flight. More particularly the present invention relates to projectiles and munitions in flight equipped with one or more image sensors adapted for acquiring image data of the environment surrounding the projection or munition in flight. The present invention further relates to systems and methods for correcting or stabilizing motion effects and artifacts present in the image data related to the movement or motion of the projectile or munition in flight, including spin or rotation of the projectile or munition.