IP Library Granted Patent US 11,609,072
Granted Patent B2
US 11,609,072 · App. 17/397,170 · Granted Mar 21, 2023

Projectile

Inventor: Jonathan S. Willson (Cecile, OH)
F42B12/46F42B10/22F42B12/40
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Patent No.
US 11,609,072
App. No.
17/397,170
Granted
Mar 21, 2023
Kind
B2
Abstract

A projectile including a first section and a second section. The first section and the second section being snapped together at a snap together interface having a pressure angle of at least 75 degrees. The first section and the second section forming at least one cavity therebetween, with a payload contained in the cavity.

Claims (27)

1. A projectile, comprising:

a first section;

a second section, the first section and the second section being snapped together at a snap together interface having a pressure angle of at least 75 degrees, the first section and the second section forming at least one cavity therebetween; and

a payload in the cavity, wherein the payload has a ballast portion to provide mass to the projectile.

2. The projectile of claim 1 , wherein the first section and/or the second section have material voids in an inner or outer surface thereof, the material voids weakening the section having the material voids.

3. The projectile of claim 2 , wherein the material voids are grooves.

4. The projectile of claim 3 , wherein the grooves are symmetrically arranged on an outer surface of one of the sections.

5. The projectile of claim 4 , wherein the grooves are symmetrical about an axis of the projectile.

6. The projectile of claim 3 , wherein at least one groove intersects an other groove.

7. The projectile of claim 3 , wherein some grooves are deeper than other grooves.

8. The projectile of claim 1 , wherein the pressure angle is between 75 and 110 degrees.

9. The projectile of claim 1 , wherein the payload additionally has an active agent portion.

10. The projectile of claim 1 , wherein the first section and the second section are snapped together without the use of tools.

11. The projectile of claim 1 , wherein the first section and the second section are approximately a same size.

12. The projectile of claim 1 , wherein the projectile is substantially spherical in shape.

13. The projectile of claim 1 , further comprising a third section that snaps to the second section.

14. The projectile of claim 13 , wherein an other cavity is formed between the second and third sections.

15. A projectile, comprising:

a first section;

a second section, the first section and the second section being snapped together at a snap together interface having a pressure angle of at least 75 degrees, the first section and the second section forming at least one cavity therebetween; and

a payload in the cavity;

a third section that snaps to the second section; and

an other cavity is formed between the second and third sections, wherein an other payload is contained in the other cavity.

16. The projectile of claim 15 , wherein the third section has a series of angled grooves therearound to impart a spin to the projectile as it moves through the air.

17. The projectile of claim 15 , wherein either the payload or the other payload is primarily a ballast material.

18. The projectile of claim 15 , wherein the payload in the cavity is an active agent.

19. The projectile of claim 18 , wherein the first section has material voids in a surface thereof, the material voids weakening the first section so that it will fracture in areas where the material voids are present thereby dispersing the active agent when the projectile impacts a target.

Assignments (1)
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Apr 24, 2025
From: WILLSON, JONATHAN S.
To: PAVASHOT, INC.
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Continuity (1)
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