Patent classifications
F42B12/54
BIOCOMPATIBLE AMMUNITION
The disclosure describes, in various example embodiments, a small arms or firearm projectile including a shell and a hemostatic material retained within the shell. The hemostatic material has a mechanical modulus above 25,000 Pa. In some embodiments, the shell includes a plurality of perforations. In some embodiments, the plurality of perforations are configured to provide, upon an impact of the projectile, fluid communication between the hemostatic material and the exterior of the shell via the plurality of perforations. In some embodiments, the hemostatic material includes a polymer core configured to provide a scaffold for inducing hemostasis in a local wound volume. In some embodiments, the projectile includes a contrasting agent. In some embodiments, the projectile includes a lubricating agent retained in the interior of the shell. In some embodiments, the projectile further includes 0.5 to 3 grains of Kaolin retained in the interior of the shell.
BIOCOMPATIBLE AMMUNITION
The disclosure describes, in various example embodiments, a small arms or firearm projectile including a shell and a hemostatic material retained within the shell. The hemostatic material has a mechanical modulus above 25,000 Pa. In some embodiments, the shell includes a plurality of perforations. In some embodiments, the plurality of perforations are configured to provide, upon an impact of the projectile, fluid communication between the hemostatic material and the exterior of the shell via the plurality of perforations. In some embodiments, the hemostatic material includes a polymer core configured to provide a scaffold for inducing hemostasis in a local wound volume. In some embodiments, the projectile includes a contrasting agent. In some embodiments, the projectile includes a lubricating agent retained in the interior of the shell. In some embodiments, the projectile further includes 0.5 to 3 grains of Kaolin retained in the interior of the shell.
GPS arrow system to track a moving object
A GPS arrow system to track a moving object. The GPS arrow system to track a moving object generally includes an arrowhead comprising a blade and an opening in the blade, a GPS tracking unit comprising a GPS attachment opening, and an attaching ring for attaching the GPS tracking unit to the arrowhead. The attaching ring comprises a gap that is expandable so that an end of the attaching ring can be passed through the opening in the arrowhead and the GPS attachment opening, for connecting the GPS tracking unit to the arrowhead. The arrowhead may be attached to the shaft of an arrow. The GPS tracking unit can transmit position signals that can be received by a handheld unit being carried by a user, such as a hunter, and used to track a moving object.
Biocompatible ammunition
In one embodiment, a small arms projectile is described, including a shell and a hemostatic material retained within the shell, wherein the projectile is configured such that the hemostatic material is released upon an impact of the projectile. In some embodiments, the hemostatic material includes one or more of a factor concentrator, a mucoadhesive agent, and a procoagulant supplementor. In some embodiments, the hemostatic material may be configured as an expandable foam, a sponge, a hydrogel, a powder, a compound, a mixture, a suspension, or any combination thereof. In some embodiments, the hemostatic agent is further treated with one or more cauterizing agents, paralytic agents, anesthetic agents, and sedative agents.
Biocompatible ammunition
In one embodiment, a small arms projectile is described, including a shell and a hemostatic material retained within the shell, wherein the projectile is configured such that the hemostatic material is released upon an impact of the projectile. In some embodiments, the hemostatic material includes one or more of a factor concentrator, a mucoadhesive agent, and a procoagulant supplementor. In some embodiments, the hemostatic material may be configured as an expandable foam, a sponge, a hydrogel, a powder, a compound, a mixture, a suspension, or any combination thereof. In some embodiments, the hemostatic agent is further treated with one or more cauterizing agents, paralytic agents, anesthetic agents, and sedative agents.
Tail piece for remote delivery device and method of attaching same
A remote delivery device is disclosed which has a tubular body and a tubular tail piece. The tail piece is adapted to telescope part way into body and has a plurality of stop members provided at a desired axial position. The stop members are located at spaced-apart locations around an outer circumferential surface of the tail piece and extend radially outwardly beyond an inside diameter of the body so that a forward tail end of the tail piece can be inserted into the body only to the location of the said stop members at the desired axial position. The body is crimped onto said tail piece at the desired axial position with a rearmost edge of the body abutting the stop members. With this modification to the stop members on the tail piece, axial expansion of said body caused by a crimping operation imparts less stress and axial force on the tail piece as compared to stress and force which would be imposed upon a tail piece which has a singular annular stop extending around an entire circumference of said tail piece. This results in reducing a rate of failure of said tail piece breaking off from said body when the remote delivery device is subjected to outside stresses or forces.
Tail piece for remote delivery device and method of attaching same
A remote delivery device is disclosed which has a tubular body and a tubular tail piece. The tail piece is adapted to telescope part way into body and has a plurality of stop members provided at a desired axial position. The stop members are located at spaced-apart locations around an outer circumferential surface of the tail piece and extend radially outwardly beyond an inside diameter of the body so that a forward tail end of the tail piece can be inserted into the body only to the location of the said stop members at the desired axial position. The body is crimped onto said tail piece at the desired axial position with a rearmost edge of the body abutting the stop members. With this modification to the stop members on the tail piece, axial expansion of said body caused by a crimping operation imparts less stress and axial force on the tail piece as compared to stress and force which would be imposed upon a tail piece which has a singular annular stop extending around an entire circumference of said tail piece. This results in reducing a rate of failure of said tail piece breaking off from said body when the remote delivery device is subjected to outside stresses or forces.
Animal control system
An animal injection system under the control of a remote operator. The system may be used to inject animals with medications and/or RFID chips. Food bait is provided in such a manner as to require an animal to expose its chest and underside. Cameras are used to determine the orientation of the animal and its gender. Images of the animal are sent to the remote operator who determines whether or not to inject an animal. Cellphone networks may be used to transmit animal images to the remote operator and send commands from the operator to the injection system. The system may include a temperature control system to maintain medications in a pre-selected temperature range.
SELF-REMOVING RANGE ANIMAL INJECTION APPARATUS
A range animal injection apparatus has a syringe, a pressure chamber, a needle and a self-removal system which may include a contact member positioned only on one side of the needle and projections extending from an end of the dart. When the apparatus hits an animal the contact member is pushed back opening a valve at the needle end of the syringe. Pressure in the pressure chamber acts on the plunger of the syringe pushing medication into the animal. The plunger eventually closes the valve and moves the contact member forward to remove the apparatus from the animal. Pinching is reduced by the contact member being positioned below and not around the needle. The projections help keep the dart relatively perpendicular to the hide reducing pinching and increasing leverage. The projections also reduce rotation of the apparatus, helping to keep the contact member below the needle.
SELF-REMOVING RANGE ANIMAL INJECTION APPARATUS
A range animal injection apparatus has a syringe, a pressure chamber, a needle and a self-removal system which may include a contact member positioned only on one side of the needle and projections extending from an end of the dart. When the apparatus hits an animal the contact member is pushed back opening a valve at the needle end of the syringe. Pressure in the pressure chamber acts on the plunger of the syringe pushing medication into the animal. The plunger eventually closes the valve and moves the contact member forward to remove the apparatus from the animal. Pinching is reduced by the contact member being positioned below and not around the needle. The projections help keep the dart relatively perpendicular to the hide reducing pinching and increasing leverage. The projections also reduce rotation of the apparatus, helping to keep the contact member below the needle.