May 27, 2025

US12313381 - Handheld weapon including projectile interceptor

New devices, systems and methods are provided for protecting personnel and/or equipment from projectile(s) and/or weapons. In some embodiments, one or more actuator(s) mounted on a handheld combat device project shielding materials, such as particles and surfaces, to intercept one or more such projectile(s) or weapon(s). In some embodiments, such actuator(s) include electromagnets or a propellant, for driving the interception particles and surfaces away from the protected personnel and/or equipment. In some aspects of the invention, a control system using sensors with one or more sampling points are included, and determine the location and probable trajectory(ies) of an incoming projectile, and deploy the interception particles and surfaces to intercept the incoming projectile or other weapon.

Inventors: Christopher V. Beckman
Filing date: 2024-01-30

The patent describes a handheld combat device equipped with a shielding system that utilizes actuators to deploy interception materials for blocking incoming projectiles. It includes a control system that processes sensor data to detect threats and directs the actuators to move the interception materials accordingly.

Claim 1

A shielding system mounted on a handheld combat device for blocking projectiles, comprising: an interception material located on or about said handheld combat device; an actuator, configured to move at least part of said interception material; a sensor, configured to sense a threat caused by a projectile; a control system, communicatively connected with sensor and said actuator; wherein said control system and said actuator are configured to move said at least part of said interception material in at least one direction to intercept said projectile, based on said sensor sensing a threat of an impact from said projectile. an interception material located on or about said handheld combat device; an actuator, configured to move at least part of said interception material; a sensor, configured to sense a threat caused by a projectile; a control system, communicatively connected with sensor and said actuator; wherein said control system and said actuator are configured to move said at least part of said interception material in at least one direction to intercept said projectile, based on said sensor sensing a threat of an impact from said projectile.

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