Aug 11, 2026

US12704362 - Customizable projectile designed to tumble

A projectile may include a first portion having a first cylindrical portion with a first flat end surface, a section extending from the first cylindrical portion at an acute angle, and a tip section extending from the section and terminating in a tip. The projectile may include a second portion having a second cylindrical portion having a second flat end surface. The projectile may include a trailing portion with generally frustoconical shape, the trailing portion tapering towards a trailing end. The projectile may include a post contacting each of the first flat end surface and the second flat end surface, the post being cylindrical and having a post diameter that is less than each of a diameter of the first cylindrical portion and the second cylindrical portion. The projectile is configured to tumble and break upon impact with a target.

Assignee: Rekon, LLC
Inventors: Ryan E. Kraft
Filing date: 2025-06-16

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The patent describes a customizable projectile designed to tumble and break upon impact, featuring a unique structure with cylindrical portions, a frustoconical trailing section, and a connecting post. This innovative design aims to enhance the projectile’s performance by ensuring it tumbles upon hitting a target, increasing its effectiveness.

Claim 1

1 . A projectile, comprising: a first portion having a first cylindrical portion having a first flat end surface, a section extending from said first cylindrical portion at a first acute angle, and a tip section extending from said section and terminating in a 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 diameter of said first cylindrical portion and a diameter of said second cylindrical portion; wherein: said projectile is configured to tumble upon impact with a target; and said post is configured to break upon impact with said target. a first portion having a first cylindrical portion having a first flat end surface, a section extending from said first cylindrical portion at a first acute angle, and a tip section extending from said section and terminating in a 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 diameter of said first cylindrical portion and a diameter of said second cylindrical portion; wherein: said projectile is configured to tumble upon impact with a target; and said post is configured to break upon impact with said target. said projectile is configured to tumble upon impact with a target; and said post is configured to break upon impact with said target.

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