Patents by Inventor William James Sharplin

William James Sharplin has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Publication number: 20030127012
    Abstract: According to the invention, and with reference to FIG. 5, there is provided a grenade, having a case 1, a sabot 2, and a cover 3. The sabot has a base part 12, a space for receiving a projectile or projectiles 18, and a plurality of petals 14. The grenade is formed such that when it is arranged for use the sabot 2 is fitted to the case 1, the projectile or projectiles 18 are within the space, and the cover 3 is fitted around the petals 18 wherein end parts of the petals bend towards one another to substantially encapsulate the projectile or projectiles 18. The grenade is formed such that when it is in use and is fired from a suitable rifle a charge in the case causes the sabot 2 and the projectile or projectiles 18 to be propelled forward and punch through the cover 3 such that the projectile or projectiles 18 are released from the sabot 2 to a target.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 15, 2002
    Publication date: July 10, 2003
    Inventor: William James Sharplin