Less-lethal ballistic projectile launcher

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 10139173
APP PUB NO 20180224229A1
SERIAL NO

15896052

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The light-weight handheld less-lethal ballistic projectile launcher is configured as an “over/under” double barrel handheld device with a “break open” loading action. The launcher includes a barrel section pivotally connected to receiver section. The barrel section pivots between an open load/unload position and a closed firing position. The barrel section includes two metal barrel sleeves that are press fit into axial bores formed in the body of the barrel section. The barrel section also includes an ejector, which locks the barrel section in the closed firing position and partially expels spent rounds from the barrel sleeves when the barrel section is opened. The receiver section houses the launcher's fire control mechanism. The fire control mechanism uses a traditional single action operation and ensures that rounds are alternatively discharged from each barrel and prevents rounds from both barrels from being discharged simultaneously.

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TEACH JR THOMAS ASOUTH BEND IN

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Sult, David C South Bend, US 4 35
Teach,, Jr Thomas A South Bend, US 4 34

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