Jun 17, 2025

US12332035 - Customizable projectile designed to tumble

Projectiles and methods of making and using same are disclosed herein. A projectile comprises a first portion having a first cylindrical portion having a first flat end surface, a first section extending from the first cylindrical portion at a first acute angle, a second section extending from the first section at a second acute angle, and a tip section extending from the second section and terminating in a pointed tip. The projectile includes a second portion having a second cylindrical portion having a second flat end surface and a trailing portion having a generally frustoconical shape. The trailing portion tapers towards a trailing end of the projectile. A post couples the first cylindrical portion and the second cylindrical portion. The post is in contact with each of the first flat end surface and the second flat end surface.

Assignee: Rekon, LLC
Inventors: Ryan Kraft
Filing date: 2023-08-29

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The patent describes a customizable projectile designed to tumble upon impact, featuring a unique design with multiple sections including cylindrical and frustoconical shapes. It includes a post that connects two cylindrical portions, ensuring the projectile maintains its structural integrity while enhancing its tumbling behavior when striking a target.

Claim 1

A projectile, comprising: a first portion having a first cylindrical portion having a first flat end surface, a first section extending from said first cylindrical portion at a first acute angle, a second section extending from said first section at a second acute angle, and a tip section extending from said second section and terminating in a pointed tip; a second portion having a second cylindrical portion having a second flat end surface; a trailing portion having a generally frustoconical shape, said trailing portion tapering towards a trailing end of said projectile; and a post coupling said first cylindrical portion and said second cylindrical portion, said post being in contact with each of said first flat end surface and said second flat end surface, said post being cylindrical and having a post diameter that is less than each of a first diameter of said first cylindrical portion and a second diameter of said second cylindrical portion; wherein, said projectile is configured to tumble upon impact with a target. a first portion having a first cylindrical portion having a first flat end surface, a first section extending from said first cylindrical portion at a first acute angle, a second section extending from said first section at a second acute angle, and a tip section extending from said second section and terminating in a pointed tip; a second portion having a second cylindrical portion having a second flat end surface; a trailing portion having a generally frustoconical shape, said trailing portion tapering towards a trailing end of said projectile; and a post coupling said first cylindrical portion and said second cylindrical portion, said post being in contact with each of said first flat end surface and said second flat end surface, said post being cylindrical and having a post diameter that is less than each of a first diameter of said first cylindrical portion and a second diameter of said second cylindrical portion; wherein, said projectile is configured to tumble upon impact with a target.

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