U.S. patent application number 14/694714 was filed with the patent office on 2015-10-29 for multi-element impact activated bullet or projectile.
The applicant listed for this patent is Robert Peter Schnabel. Invention is credited to Robert Peter Schnabel.
Application Number | 20150308800 14/694714 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 54334463 |
Filed Date | 2015-10-29 |
United States Patent
Application |
20150308800 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
Schnabel; Robert Peter |
October 29, 2015 |
Multi-Element Impact Activated Bullet or Projectile
Abstract
A bullet or projectile having two or more separate pieces that
are fit together in order to complete the projectile. The
projectile pieces can be formed, cast, machined or molded in any
material capable of being formed, cast, machined or molded. The
completed multi piece projectile can produce different expansion
characteristics based on the different angles and material
properties of the components.
Inventors: |
Schnabel; Robert Peter;
(York, PA) |
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Applicant: |
Name |
City |
State |
Country |
Type |
Schnabel; Robert Peter |
York |
PA |
US |
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Family ID: |
54334463 |
Appl. No.: |
14/694714 |
Filed: |
April 23, 2015 |
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Application
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Patent Number |
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61995849 |
Apr 23, 2014 |
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Current U.S.
Class: |
102/507 |
Current CPC
Class: |
F42B 5/025 20130101;
F42B 5/03 20130101; F42B 12/34 20130101; F42B 30/02 20130101; F42B
12/625 20130101 |
International
Class: |
F42B 12/34 20060101
F42B012/34 |
Claims
1. A bullet or projectile that is composed of two or more separate
parts that mate together to create a bullet with the desired
expansion rate and expansion amount.
2. The bullet consists of two or more components consisting of
similar or different materials as well as similar or different
internal and external angles in order to produce the desired impact
characteristics.
Description
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS
[0001] Not Applicable
STATEMENT REGARDING FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH OR DEVELOPMENT
[0002] Not Applicable
REFERENCE TO SEQUENCE LISTING, A TABLE OR A COMPUTER PROGRAM
LISTING COMPACT DISC APPENDIX
[0003] Not Applicable
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0004] The present invention relates to bullets or projectiles,
more specifically bullets with multiple components that fit
together in order to complete the bullet. This allows each
component to be designed independently and then pieced together to
create the most desired characteristics of penetration and
expansion. Conventional bullet designs consist of one piece that is
formed, cast, machined or molded. Some bullets contain hollow tips
in order to help expand the bullet while penetrating the target and
some bullets consist of an elastomer or plastic that is molded into
the tip in order to help expend the bullet while penetrating the
target. The conventional methods of making a bullet do not consist
of two or more pieces that mate together, allowing for
independently designed parts for increased expansion rate and
expansion amount.
BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
[0005] The present invention is a unique bullet or projectile
design that utilizes different components that are mated together
to make a single bullet. This is important because it will allow
the bullet to expand at a greater rate and to control the time and
amount of bullet expansion. This optimization will increase the
chances of hitting vital organs and stopping your target.
[0006] The multiple bullet components can be made of the same or
various materials depending on the desired characteristics of the
bullet upon impact. For example when the nose of the bullet makes
contact with a solid target, the harder the nose and the greater
the surface area of the nose, the more energy will be transferred
to the main body of the bullet and begin to expand the body of the
bullet on contact. In this fashion, the desired bullet
characteristics can be created by varying the multiple bullet
components.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE SEVERAL VIEWS OF THE DRAWING
[0007] FIG. 1A Shows a section view of a disassembled multi part
bullet. [0008] Detail: A. Part of bullet containing a internal
angle [C] and a bore [D]. [0009] Detail: B. Part of bullet
containing internal angle that mates into detail [A] [0010] Detail:
C. Bore to aid in expansion and mate with bore rider [D] [0011]
Detail: D. Bore rider mates with bore [C] to fasten pieces with
friction
[0012] FIG. 1B Shows a section view of a assembled multi part
bullet.
[0013] FIG. 2A Shows a section view of a disassembled multi part
bullet. [0014] Detail: A. Part of bullet containing a internal
angle [C] and a bore [D]. [0015] Detail: B. Part of bullet
containing internal angle that mates into detail [A]
[0016] FIG. 2B Shows a section view of a assembled multi part
bullet.
[0017] FIG. 3A Shows a section view of a disassembled multi part
bullet [0018] Detail: A. Part of bullet containing a internal angle
[C] and a bore [D]. [0019] Detail: B. Part of bullet containing
internal angle that mates into detail [A]
[0020] FIG. 3B Shows a section view of a assembled multi part
bullet.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
[0021] The separate pieces that comprise the bullet may vary in
material, internal and external angles depending on the desired
characteristics one wants to achieve. For example, a two part
bullet with the nose of the bullet containing a internal angle of
55 degrees will deliver a different force and expend the body of
the bullet at a different amount then a bullet nose containing a
internal angle of 35 degrees. Another example may be in the design
of a bullet with a blunt nose. In this example the blunt nose can
vary in surface area and effect the amount of penetration before
the bullet starts to expand. In another instance the bore depth
will also play a role in determining the expansion of the bullet
and the rate at which it expands. The multi piece bullet could be
assembled using a friction or mechanical fit, adhesive or a
combination of methods. The fit of the bullet must be durable
enough to remain intact until the bullet makes contact with its
target, but not too strong as to hinder the performance of the
bullet. The type of fit used between bullet pieces will vary with
the materials being used in the bullet.
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