Patents Issued in February 1, 2024
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Publication number: 20240035748Abstract: A liquid removal device is for removing a liquid from a surface. The liquid removal device includes a chassis comprising a handle and an absorber drum and an extractor drum both rotationally coupled with the chassis. The absorber drum includes a cylinder, where an absorbent layer is positioned on an outer drum surface of the absorber drum. The extractor drum includes a reservoir configured to retain the liquid absorbed from the surface, an outer extractor surface, and a plurality of apertures defined by the outer extractor surface in fluid communication with the reservoir. The extractor drum is movable between a first position and a second position. In the first position, at least a first portion of the plurality of apertures are in contact with the absorbent layer. In the second position, the first portion of the plurality of apertures are not in contact with the absorbent layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 9, 2023Publication date: February 1, 2024Inventor: Justin Stewart
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Publication number: 20240035749Abstract: A system for dehydration of organic material comprises a housing structure having an interior chamber, a supply duct, a dual trunk structure, a dry air intake, a central recirculation duct, and a plurality of side recirculation ducts. The side recirculation ducts each have a return plenum extending downward from a top recirculation duct and are configured to recirculate interior air contained in the chamber. The interior air enters the side recirculation ducts through the return plenums and is pushed upward and outward through the top recirculation ducts and back into the interior chamber. The interior chamber has a plurality of exhaust vents positioned in the upper region of its walls. A plurality of portable platforms positioned inside the interior chamber are configured to hold the organic material. The floor of the housing structure can include a plurality of tracks for loading, unloading and positioning the portable platforms.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 29, 2022Publication date: February 1, 2024Applicant: Shawin Technology Group, Inc.Inventors: Brian M. Davis, Jorge N. Harb Kallab, Benjamin J. Kalinowski, Jeffrey D. McPhee
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Publication number: 20240035750Abstract: The disclosure relates to plate-fin and manifold assemblies for heat exchangers. In some examples, an assembly includes a first plate and a second plate. The assembly also includes a plurality of fins disposed between the first plate and the second plate. In addition, the plurality of fins are spaced apart by a width large enough adapted for counter-flow of a plurality of fluids between adjacent fins of the plurality of fins. Further, the plurality of fins are configured to direct fluid flow across a length of the first plate and the second plate.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 27, 2023Publication date: February 1, 2024Applicant: BLUE FRONTIER INC.Inventors: Matthew TILGHMAN, Daniel A. BETTS, Dean WIERSMA, Matthew GRAHAM
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Publication number: 20240035751Abstract: A heat exchanger that can be flowed through in the x-direction based on the heat exchanger, having at least one first row and a second row of flat tubes, which can be flowed through by a cooling fluid, having a in the z-direction upper collecting tank, and a lower collecting tank, wherein the flat tubes in each row in the y-direction based on the heat exchanger are divided into at least three flat tube groups wherein all flat tubes of a flat tube group are flowed through in the same direction, wherein a cooling fluid inlet of the heat exchanger is communicatingly connected to a first flat tube group of the first row arranged in the y-direction in a middle region. By way of this, a homogenous temperature distribution can be achieved.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 25, 2023Publication date: February 1, 2024Inventors: Nikolaj BITTNER, Uwe FÖRSTER, Martin SIEVERS
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Publication number: 20240035752Abstract: A refrigerant cycling air cooling assembly incorporating a matrix of refrigerant conveying conduits, the matrix of refrigerant conveying conduits including outdoor and indoor conduit matrixes which are in communication with each other, wherein the outdoor matrix of conduits includes a heated pressure vessel, wherein the outdoor matrix of conduits includes a condenser unit and wherein the indoor matrix of conduits includes an evaporator unit. The assembly further incorporates an electric motor driven pump connected operatively to the matrix of refrigerant conveying conduits. The pump is positioned within the matrix for impelling refrigerant condensate toward the evaporator unit. The assembly includes outdoor and indoor electric motor driven fans respectively positioned for impelling flows of air through the condenser unit and through the evaporator unit.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 16, 2023Publication date: February 1, 2024Inventor: Kenneth Wealand
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Publication number: 20240035753Abstract: Condenser tubes with non-uniform surface enhancements are described herein. In one example, the condenser tube may include a tube having a first end, a second end opposite the first end, an interior surface, and an exterior surface. The condenser tube may have a longitudinal bore defined by the interior surface and extending from the first end to the second end and configured to transport a coolant. The exterior surface may have a top portion and a bottom portion. The top portion may have a substantially smooth region. The bottom portion may have a plurality of surface enhancements extending longitudinally from the first end to the second end. In one application, the condenser tubes with non-uniform surface enhancements may be deployed in condensers for two-phase immersion cooling systems. Other examples may be claimed or described.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 1, 2023Publication date: February 1, 2024Inventors: Kar-Wing Lau, Joseph Capes
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Publication number: 20240035754Abstract: A heat exchange tube is a flat tube, and the flat tube includes a tube body, a tube cavity, a first member and a welding portion. The tube body includes a first side wall. The flat tube further includes a plurality of channels. The welding portion is positioned in at least one channel. On a cross section of the flat tube, a cross section of the welding portion partially overlaps a flow cross section of the channel and is connected to the first side wall, a maximum height of the cross section of the welding portion in a height direction of the flat tube is D, and D meets the following condition: N*(Wb+0.2D)>0.0017Wt2+0.0175Wt+0.3713, or N*(Wb+0.2D)<0.0119Wt2+0.086Wt+2.9649. A quantity of the channels of the flat tube is N, a thickness of the first member is Wb, and a width of the flat tube is Wt.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 29, 2022Publication date: February 1, 2024Applicant: SANHUA (HANGZHOU) MICRO CHANNEL HEAT EXCHANGER CO., LTD.Inventors: Zhongyao Tong, Yue Zhang
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Publication number: 20240035755Abstract: A heat dissipating element for a radiator for better thermal performance by dissipating more heat from high viscous oil filled transformer and a method of manufacturing therefor are disclosed. The heat dissipating element comprises a plurality of flutes defined in a body thereof, with a transverse section of each flute representing two trapezium mirrored to each other along a base. The heat dissipating element comprises an inlet port in a top portion of the body to receive the fluid and supply the fluid to each of the plurality of flutes, and an outlet port in a bottom portion of the body to collect the fluid from each of the plurality of flutes. The plurality of flutes are extending longitudinally downwards and diverging laterally outwards from the inlet port, extending longitudinally downwards in a middle portion of the body, and extending longitudinally downwards and converging laterally inwards towards the outlet port.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 24, 2023Publication date: February 1, 2024Inventor: Mohandas D Shetty
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Publication number: 20240035756Abstract: A heat exchanger including: a first manifold including an inlet for a heat exchange fluid, at least one first channel and at least one second channel; a second manifold spaced apart from the first manifold; and a plurality of heat exchange tubes fluidically connecting the first manifold and the second manifold. The plurality of heat exchange tubes is divided into a first section of tubes and a second section of tubes. The at least one first channel is directly connected to the inlet and a first set of tubes amongst the first section of tubes, while the at least one second channel is directly connected to the inlet and a second set of tubes amongst the first section of tubes. The first manifold is adapted to prevent the fluid from travelling between the at least one first channel and the at least one second channel within the first manifold.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 8, 2021Publication date: February 1, 2024Applicant: Valeo Autosystemy Sp. z o.o.Inventors: Michal BELZOWSKI, Dawid SZOSTEK, Milosz AUGUSTYN
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Publication number: 20240035757Abstract: There is provided a heat exchange unit (1) for recovering heat energy from a hot gas, the heat exchange unit comprising an inlet duct (11) for receiving the hot gas, a heat exchange duct (22) having a heat exchanger (25) for recovering heat from the hot gas, and a bypass duct (24) which bypasses the heat exchange duct and the heat exchanger, wherein the heat exchange unit further comprises a damper (30) configured to apportion the hot gas from the inlet duct (11) between flowing through the heat exchange duct (22) and flowing through the bypass duct (24), wherein the damper (30) is in the shape of a cone, or comprises rotatable shafts with paddles having two sides that converge towards one another to define a taper in the paddle, the taper directed radially away from the shaft.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 9, 2021Publication date: February 1, 2024Applicant: HELICAL ENERGY LIMITEDInventors: Mark Wickham, Christopher Wickham
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Publication number: 20240035758Abstract: A tube seal device suitable for use in a heat exchange reactor comprising one or more tubes is described, said tube seal device comprising a seal tube and an inner tube disposed within the seal tube to provide an overlapping region, said inner tube having within said overlapping region, (i) an interior constriction of reduced cross sectional area forming a low-pressure region, (ii) an expansion region adjacent the constriction of cross sectional area greater than that of the constriction, and (iii) one or more passages through the wall of the inner tube connecting said low-pressure region to the exterior of the inner tube, wherein the tube seal device further comprises one or more grooves formed around an inner face of the seal tube in the overlapping region corresponding to the low-pressure region of the inner tube.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 8, 2022Publication date: February 1, 2024Inventors: Peter William FARNELL, Simon GRAHAM
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Publication number: 20240035759Abstract: A metal film, a display device, and a manufacturing method thereof are provided. The display device includes a display panel, a metal film, and an adhesive layer. The metal film includes a base layer and a plurality of filaments. The base layer includes a first surface and a second surface opposite to the first surface. The plurality of filaments are formed on the first surface of the base layer, and the second surface of the base layer is adhered to the display panel through the adhesive layer. By providing the metal film with the filaments, an application range and a heat dissipation performance of the display device are improved.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 25, 2022Publication date: February 1, 2024Inventor: Rong XIA
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Publication number: 20240035760Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for evaluating performance of a heat exchanger, such as a condenser, using rules-based logic. A plurality of sensors can measure various operating properties of the heat exchanger and transmit corresponding measurement information to a controller. The controller can (i) evaluate the measurement information for a plurality of rules in which each rule considers an operating parameter of the heat exchanger that is based on the measurement information to provide a set of operating values; compare the set of operating values to a rules matrix in which each of a plurality of possible diagnoses for the heat exchanger are associated with a corresponding set of predetermined values from a set of the plurality of rules; and (iii) based on the comparison, determine at least one likely diagnosis for the heat exchanger from among the plurality of possible diagnoses.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 27, 2022Publication date: February 1, 2024Applicant: CHEMTREAT, INC.Inventors: Kevin BOUDREAUX, David Craig THOMPSON, John R LEWIS, Avish PATIDAR, Nicolaas A VAN GOOR, Timothy S SWITZER
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Publication number: 20240035761Abstract: A supplemental propulsion system for a weapon used to fire a projectile includes a barrel and chamber to hold a projectile round. A translating pressure tank surrounds a portion of the barrel, and the pressure tank is configured to translate along the barrel. A recoil spring assembly includes a spring and a pressure plate downstream of the chamber for holding the projectile round. The pressure tank is coupled to the pressure plate such that the spring is configured to stretch upon firing of the projectile and translate the pressure tank along a length of the barrel. The barrel includes a first port configured to selectively align with a first tank port during translation, for the discharge of pressurized gas from the pressure tank. The discharge of pressurized gas occurs rearward of the projectile as it passes through the barrel after firing.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 8, 2023Publication date: February 1, 2024Inventor: EDDIE L BROOKS
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Publication number: 20240035762Abstract: Firearm with a relief for debris. The relief can sit below where the barrel would typically sit once assembled with the frame. The relief can be shaped such that the debris that would typically be held in the barrel void would instead fall into the relief.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 7, 2023Publication date: February 1, 2024Inventors: Joseph Smathers, Todd Powers
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Publication number: 20240035763Abstract: Provided is a hinged firearm receiver configured to operate with an AR-pattern Bolt carrier group, buffer, buffer spring, and buffer tube. The firearm upper receiver has an integral hinge that connects to a rear receiver body and provides an AR-pattern firearm the ability to have a folding stock to reduce length for storage or transportation purposes.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 11, 2023Publication date: February 1, 2024Inventor: Parker Roth
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Publication number: 20240035764Abstract: A modular bolt action for a bolt action firearm is provided. The bolt action includes a receiver and a bolt assembly, the receiver being reconfigurable in a variety of different ways to accommodate a variety of different bolt assemblies. In this way, the modular bolt action can be reconfigured from a left-handed action to a right-handed action and/or from a two-lug action to a three-lug action. Fabrication of the modular bolt action includes adjusting the receiver to accommodate a desired bolt assembly and engaging such bolt assembly with the receiver.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 28, 2023Publication date: February 1, 2024Inventor: Brian FINAMORE
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Publication number: 20240035765Abstract: A self-loading pistol includes a housing which, in particular by means of two wall portions that are located opposite one another in the transverse direction, and a cover portion, defines a receiving region for a locking device of the self-loading pistol. In a closed state of the self-loading pistol, the locking device is received, at least in portions, inside the receiving region of the housing and is movable inside the receiving region of the housing, in particular along the longitudinal axis of the receiving region.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 26, 2023Publication date: February 1, 2024Inventor: Finn WEINGANDT
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Publication number: 20240035766Abstract: Apparatus and associated methods relate to automatically loading a plurality of hazardous entities into a hazardous-entity container. Such automatic loading is performed by: i) lifting a selected hazardous entity of a plurality of hazardous entities from a stowed position to an elevation of a corresponding hazardous-entity portal of the hazardous-entity container; ii) sensing relative alignment the selected hazardous entity with respect to the corresponding hazardous-entity portal iii) aligning the selected hazardous entity with the corresponding hazardous-entity portal based on the relative alignment sensed by the alignment sensor; iv) evaluating whether an insertion condition is met based at least in part on the relative alignment sensed by the alignment sensor; and v) inserting the selected hazardous entity into its corresponding hazardous-entity portal if the insertion condition is met.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 9, 2023Publication date: February 1, 2024Inventors: Christopher Alden Greer, Brian Gin, Nathan Albrand Jones, Zachary Boydell, Emile M. Szlemko
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Publication number: 20240035767Abstract: A trigger shoe assembly and magazine catch retainer plate. The trigger shoe assembly has a separate trigger shoe and trigger bow that can be individually attached to a firearm frame. The magazine catch and corresponding retainer plate ensure that the magazine well of the firearm can fit a double stack magazine.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 31, 2023Publication date: February 1, 2024Inventors: Joseph Smathers, Todd Powers
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Publication number: 20240035768Abstract: Disclosed is an extractor for an autoloading firearm, the extractor having an extractor body extending a proximal end portion to a distal end portion. A knuckle is between the proximal end portion and the distal end portion and defines a pin opening extending crosswise through the extractor, where the pin opening has an elongated shape. During rearward movement of the bolt after firing, the elongated opening enables the extractor to shift downward and/or forward so that part of the extractor contacts the bolt, thereby preventing the extractor from pivoting about the extractor pin.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 17, 2023Publication date: February 1, 2024Applicant: Sig Sauer, Inc.Inventors: Lucas P. Gagne, Aaron C. Sakash, Bryan C. Dustin, David L. Steimke
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Publication number: 20240035769Abstract: Trigger assembly with a trigger shoe, a trigger bow, and a set screw.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 31, 2023Publication date: February 1, 2024Inventor: Joseph SMATHERS
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Publication number: 20240035770Abstract: A firearm with a mainspring assembly and a beavertail element integral to the frame. The firearm may include a mainspring assembly coupled to a lower portion of the frame, a hammer strut extending between the hammer and the mainspring assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 31, 2023Publication date: February 1, 2024Inventors: Joseph SMATHERS, Todd Powers
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Publication number: 20240035771Abstract: Embodiments described herein relate to suppressors for reducing or eliminating sound, flash, and/or heat generated by firearms while discharging projectiles. The suppressor includes a unitary structure containing a cone shaped nozzle disposed at one end of a body. The body has a plurality of baffles surrounding a central bore, a breech end opposite a faceplate, and a plurality of cooling channels spanning a length of the body. Each cooling channel has a first opening at the breech end and a second opening at the faceplate. The unitary structure further contains an outer ring spanning from the breech end to at least the faceplate, a longitudinal wall spanning from the breech end to the faceplate, and a plurality of radially oriented walls extending between the longitudinal wall and the outer ring. The plurality of cooling channels is disposed between the longitudinal wall, the outer ring, and the radially oriented walls.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 24, 2023Publication date: February 1, 2024Inventors: David Morris SPECTOR, Phillip Eugene HAAG, Jr, Ran TAMIR
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Publication number: 20240035772Abstract: Disclosed herein is a firearm rest chair for resting a firearm on a rest that allows the shooter to shoulder the firearm, while the weight of the shooter absorbs the recoil of the firearm. The firearm rest chair employs a rigid frame that supports a seat and a rest point for a firearm to allow the shooter's body weight to absorb the recoil of a firearm. The disclose rest point for the firearm allows the shooter the ability to shoulder the firearm.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 27, 2023Publication date: February 1, 2024Applicant: General ManufacturingInventors: Nathan Odle, William Stephens, Tanner Thomas, Bruce Odle
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Publication number: 20240035773Abstract: A recoil management system.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 16, 2023Publication date: February 1, 2024Applicant: Really Right Stuff, LLCInventors: Joseph M. JOHNSON, Sr., Joseph M. JOHNSON, JR., Brandon BRAY
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Publication number: 20240035774Abstract: A magazine for storing and separating projectiles for a weapon, in particular for a bow weapon, includes a storage section, which is configured to house at least partially cylindrical projectiles, in particular arrows or bolts, and extends in a first direction. The magazine includes a separating mechanism coupled to the storage section. The separating mechanism includes an actuation section configured to be actuated by the movement of at least one actuation mechanism of a weapon when moved with respect to the first direction. The separating mechanism, upon actuation of the actuation section, is configured to separate a single projectile from a plurality of projectiles in the storage section. The separating mechanism includes a holding section configured to hold the separated single projectile with a predefined force in a launching area of a weapon. A weapon including such a magazine and a method for manufacturing such a magazine are also described.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 29, 2022Publication date: February 1, 2024Inventors: Dieter Mey, Benedikt Mey, Tobias Mey
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Publication number: 20240035775Abstract: An archery release aid mount includes an attachment mechanism configured to rigidly attach the archery release aid to a bow. A securing device is configured to receive an archery release aid. The securing device includes a securing device that upon the archery release aid mount receiving the archery release aid, holds the archery release aid securely, and that is configured to allow a user to without tools remove the archery release aid from the archery release aid mount when the user wants to use the archery release aid during archery.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 4, 2023Publication date: February 1, 2024Inventor: Paul D. Otten
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Publication number: 20240035776Abstract: A holster for receiving and withdrawing a handgun has a proximal wall portion with a handgun retention mechanism thereon. The mechanism having a first lever with a tab portion for actuation and release of a trigger guard, the lever having a snap fit into a lever region without a separate pin. A belt engaging member covers the lever region capturing the first lever therein. If a second retention mechanism is used, another lever with a tab portion is positioned so the tabs are stacked, depressing one also depresses the tab behind it, such that both mechanisms are released. Overmolded polymer layers in the holster body provides a softer interior handgun engagement surfaces. The holster body is split forwardly with a threaded fastener for clamping onto the handgun. No holster body is beneath or rearward of the tab portion, configured as a thumb button, allowing smooth transition to gripping the handgun.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 30, 2023Publication date: February 1, 2024Inventors: Paul N. Smith, Troy E. Lance, Oscar C. Woods, Daniel D. Sereday, Christopher J. Michael, Robert J. Meinert
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Publication number: 20240035777Abstract: A firearm with various improvements over the 1911 handgun.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 31, 2023Publication date: February 1, 2024Inventors: Joseph SMATHERS, Todd POWERS
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Publication number: 20240035778Abstract: The disclosure relates to a system comprising a viewing optic, a remote for the viewing optic, an illumination device, and a connector that couples the illumination device to the remote. In one embodiment, the disclosure further relates to a system comprising an illumination device and a viewing optic with an integrated display system.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 20, 2023Publication date: February 1, 2024Inventors: Sam Hamilton, Calen Havens, William Lowry, Ian Klemm, Tom Cody, Garrison Bollig, Andy Carlson, Cory Taylor, Tim Rue, Tony Palzkill, Keegan Jauch, Zach Sausen, Alexander Lewis
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Publication number: 20240035779Abstract: A junction box for a weapon accessory device is provided for electrically coupling a remote control unit to the weapon accessory device, the remote control unit having one or more manually actuatable switches. The junction box comprises a housing having a mounting face and a connection face, wherein the mounting face is configured to face a complementary mounting surface of the weapon accessory device when the junction box is mounted to the weapon accessory device. The connection face is configured to couple to an electrical cable electrically coupled to the remote control unit. A plurality of electrical conductors are held within the housing and comprise mating contact portions disposed at the mounting face and configured to contact aligned contacts on the weapon accessory device.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 1, 2023Publication date: February 1, 2024Inventors: James W. Teetzel, Gary M. Lemire, Ned A. Dalzell
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Publication number: 20240035780Abstract: An electrode for a conducted electrical weapon may comprise an electrode body and an electrode head coupled to a first end of the electrode body. The electrode head may comprise one or more circumferential grooves. A filament may be stored in the electrode body and may be circumferentially wound into the one or more circumferential grooves to couple the filament to the electrode head. The electrode may comprise an absorber coupled to the electrode head. The absorber may comprise a core to provide rigidity and structure to the absorber. An impact spreader may be positioned forward the absorber. In response to an impact, the impact spreader may provide a force to the absorber to cause the absorber to expand radially outward.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 21, 2023Publication date: February 1, 2024Inventors: Samuel R. Driscoll, John Groff, Trevor Scott, Landon Romney
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Publication number: 20240035781Abstract: The range of energy transmissions or bursts (e.g., the range of high power microwave (HPM) directed energy weapons) may be increased using multiple sources (e.g., multiple HPM sources). For instance, according to techniques described herein, the individual sources may be fired at precise times such that the electromagnetic pulses are efficiently generated by each source and accurately add waveform peaks on the target. One or more aspects of the described techniques achieve sub-nanosecond timing accuracy by placing an HPM source, ultra-stable clock, and a laser pulse detector on each HPM weapon platform. For instance, the array may be triggered by firing a laser pulse at the target from one platform. By timing the firing of each HPM source based upon when the reflected laser pulse arrives at each platform as measured by the clock, the HPM pulses may arrive on target more accurately (e.g., more simultaneously).Type: ApplicationFiled: July 26, 2022Publication date: February 1, 2024Inventors: Geoff Staines, Brian Paul Cluggish
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Publication number: 20240035782Abstract: A projectile tracking system including: a plurality of acoustic sensors rigidly held apart from each other and apart from an acoustically reflective surface; a processor configured to: receive a spatial relationship between the plurality of acoustic sensors and a spatial relationship between the plurality of acoustic sensors and the acoustically reflective surface; receive a plurality of measurement signals including a measurement signal corresponding to each of the plurality of acoustic sensors; identify: in one or more of the plurality of measurement signals, timing of arrival of a supersonic shockwave of a projectile to the respective sensor; and in at least one of the plurality of measurement signals, timing of arrival of a reflection of the supersonic shockwave from the acoustically reflective surface to the respective sensor; determine at least a portion of a trajectory of the projectile, using: the timing of arrival of the supersonic shockwave; the timing of arrival of the reflection; the spatial relatType: ApplicationFiled: July 27, 2023Publication date: February 1, 2024Inventor: Yuval LUBASHEVSKY
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Publication number: 20240035783Abstract: A reactive firearm target is provided. The reactive firearm target includes a shoot-through, ricochet-free surface, a rigid support having a first end coupled to a portion of the shoot-through, ricochet-free surface, and a hinge mechanism coupled to a second end of the rigid support, wherein the hinge mechanism is configured to swing from a first position to a second position when the shoot-through, ricochet-free surface is contacted by a firearm projectile.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 7, 2023Publication date: February 1, 2024Inventor: Robert L. Gilmer
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Publication number: 20240035784Abstract: A detonator includes a detonating capsule, a detonator head storing an electronic circuit board, and a retaining arm configured to fix the detonating capsule to the detonator head. The electronic circuit board is a multidimensional circuit board that extends from the detonator head into engagement with the detonating capsule.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 25, 2023Publication date: February 1, 2024Applicant: DynaEnergetics Europe GmbHInventors: Christian Eitschberger, Sascha Thieltges, Andreas Robert Zemla
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Publication number: 20240035785Abstract: A mortar tube anchor system for holding a mortar tube securely to a ground. The mortar tube anchor system comprises a spike and a tube surround. The tube surround comprises an aperture axis. The tube surround comprises a tube aperture and a ring portion. The tube surround comprises a tube surround width and an aperture diameter. The mortar tube anchor system comprises an anchor height and an anchor depth. The mortar tube anchor system is configured for surrounding a portion of a base portion of the mortar tube with the ring portion, anchoring the mortar tube anchor system into the ground using the spike, and holding the mortar tube securely against the ground. The mortar tube anchor system is configured to wrap around and secure a portion of the mortar tube. The mortar tube comprises a tube portion and the base portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 31, 2023Publication date: February 1, 2024Inventors: Zane Prescott, Andrew Chadick
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Publication number: 20240035786Abstract: A system and method for a modular, low lethal projectile is provided. The modular, low lethal projectile system comprises an exterior shell, propellant cartridge, and a projectile assembly. A propellant mounting area is arranged at a rear end of the exterior shell and is offset from a center of the exterior shell. A propellant cartridge is secured within the propellant mounting area. A firing pin of a firearm is configured to strike an edge of a cartridge primer of the propellant cartridge, which ignites a primer material and propellant within the propellant cartridge. The resulting hot, expanding gasses propel the projectile assembly form the firearm, and upon contact with a desired target, the capsule tube of the projectile assembly breaks, distributing an effective compound into the air around the desired target.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 30, 2022Publication date: February 1, 2024Inventor: Richmond Italia
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Publication number: 20240035787Abstract: A system and method for a modular, low lethal projectile is provided. The modular, low lethal projectile system comprises an exterior shell, propellant cartridge, and a projectile assembly. A propellant mounting area is arranged at a rear end of the exterior shell and is offset from a center of the exterior shell. A propellant cartridge is secured within the propellant mounting area. A firing pin of a firearm is configured to strike an edge of a cartridge primer of the propellant cartridge, which ignites a primer material and propellant within the propellant cartridge. The resulting hot, expanding gasses propel the projectile assembly form the firearm, and upon contact with a desired target, the capsule tube of the projectile assembly breaks, distributing an effective compound into the air around the desired target.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 30, 2022Publication date: February 1, 2024Inventor: Richmond Italia
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Publication number: 20240035788Abstract: A system and method for a modular, low lethal projectile is provided. The modular, low lethal projectile system comprises an exterior shell, propellant cartridge, and a projectile assembly. A propellant mounting area is arranged at a rear end of the exterior shell and is offset from a center of the exterior shell. A propellant cartridge is secured within the propellant mounting area. A firing pin of a firearm is configured to strike an edge of a cartridge primer of the propellant cartridge, which ignites a primer material and propellant within the propellant cartridge. The resulting hot, expanding gasses propel the projectile assembly form the firearm, and upon contact with a desired target, the capsule tube of the projectile assembly breaks, distributing an effective compound into the air around the desired target.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 30, 2022Publication date: February 1, 2024Inventor: Richmond Italia
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Publication number: 20240035789Abstract: A polymeric cartridge subassembly for use in medium caliber weaponry, comprising a metallic base having a rearward surface, an open forward surface, and a coupling element therebetween. A polymeric casing is mated with the base coupling element via a coupling end, and includes a forward end opening, an opposite end, and a middle body portion therebetween. The forward end opening is adapted to receive a projectile, and the coupling end has an outer diameter less than that of the middle body portion to facilitate mating with the base coupling element. The polymeric casing is formed from a graphene-reinforced polymer matrix composite which is light-weight; producing necessary ballistics for medium caliber ammunition without deformation of the polymeric casing after firing.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 26, 2023Publication date: February 1, 2024Inventor: Vincent Battaglia
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Publication number: 20240035790Abstract: The present invention relates to a fragmentation warhead, including: an inner casing accommodating explosive charge; a fragmentation casing at least partly surrounding the inner casing; and an outer casing arranged outside the inner casing and the fragmentation casing; wherein the inner casing includes a front liner and a rear liner, which are connected to each other and wherein the fragmentation casing comprises a molded casing with integrated metal elements.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 6, 2021Publication date: February 1, 2024Inventors: Johnny VESTLUND, Olov THOR
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Publication number: 20240035791Abstract: A method of making a polymer-coated, lead-free projectile. In an embodiment, the method comprises compressing a lead-free metal powder to form a green core, heating the green core to bond the lead-free metal powder to form a metal compact of desired strength and placing the metal compact into fluidized bed of polymer to bond polymer to the metal compact to form a polymer coated compact. A polymer-coated, lead-free projectile made according to the described method, and a loaded round comprising the polymer-coated, lead-free projectile are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 27, 2023Publication date: February 1, 2024Inventors: Kevin GEIST, Mike SLOFF
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Publication number: 20240035792Abstract: A powder dispensing device is provided including a housing; a hopper sized and shaped to engage the housing to form a reservoir; a first barrel in fluid communication with the reservoir via one or more first apertures and having a first internal diameter; a second barrel in fluid communication with the reservoir via one or more second apertures and having a second internal diameter, wherein the first internal diameter is greater than the second internal diameter; at least one motor coupled to the first barrel and the second barrel, the at least one motor configured to rotate the first barrel and the second barrel; a scale electrically coupled to a scale plate, the scale plate disposed on the housing and below the first barrel and the second barrel; and a user interface in electrical communication with the at least one motor and the scale, the user interface configured to receive a user-input.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 12, 2023Publication date: February 1, 2024Inventors: William Clark Hemeyer, Joe Dunning
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Publication number: 20240035793Abstract: There is provided an arming apparatus for a store, the apparatus comprising: a first attachment system and a second attachment system; a linking connector coupled with the first attachment system and the second attachment system; and an arming clip; wherein each of the first attachment system and the second attachment system comprises: a first frangible connector coupled with the arming unit and the linking connector; and a second frangible connector coupled with the linking connector and the store. The linking connector is coupled to the first attachment system via a first coupling arrangement and is coupled to the second attachment system via a second coupling arrangement, wherein the first coupling arrangement and the second coupling arrangement are different. Each of the first coupling arrangement and the second coupling arrangement are manually secure.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 28, 2022Publication date: February 1, 2024Applicant: BAE Systems plcInventors: William Henry Grimshaw, Ronald Henry James Ingram
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Publication number: 20240035794Abstract: A conducted electrical weapon (“CEW”) deploys wire-tethered electrodes after generation of an ignition signal. The ignition signal is provided to a deployment unit. The deployment unit includes a primer material adjacent a conductor. The conductor conducts the ignition signal outside the primer material. A temperature of the conductor increases in response to receiving the ignition signal. The primer material ignites in response to the increase in temperature of the conductor.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 9, 2023Publication date: February 1, 2024Inventors: Steven N.D. BRUNDULA, Oleg NEMTYSHKIN, Aleksander PETROVIC, Patrick W. SMITH
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Publication number: 20240035795Abstract: A tool, such as a tape measure, including a spring-based retraction system is shown. The retraction system includes a spiral spring that is located outside of and adjacent to a tape reel about which a tape blade is wound. This arrangement provides for a decreased housing height which improves the ability to grip and handle the tape measure.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 10, 2023Publication date: February 1, 2024Inventor: Jonathan F. Vitas
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Publication number: 20240035796Abstract: A measuring tape device may include a housing having an aperture, a reel assembly enclosed within the housing, a blade formed from a metallic strip of material having a first end configured to extend from the housing through the aperture and a second end configured to be wound on the reel assembly, and an anti-rollover assembly disposed proximate to the aperture. The blade may be cupped to have a concave upper surface and a convex lower surface. The blade may have a first side and a second side that oppose each other relative to an apex of the concave upper surface and the convex lower surface. The anti-rollover assembly may be configured to enable an operator to selectively flatten the first side or the second side of the blade.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 4, 2022Publication date: February 1, 2024Inventor: Kai Zhang
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Publication number: 20240035797Abstract: Devices and methods for quickly and accurately measuring the distance between two carriers of item processing equipment. The devices and methods can include an elongate bar and associated components which may increase the magnitude of lengths that can be measured.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 16, 2023Publication date: February 1, 2024Inventors: Dongliang Yang, Phuc M. Nguyen