Joseph C Baltos

US Patent:

20030167955, Sep 11, 2003

Filed:

Feb 20, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/368401

Inventors:

Joseph Baltos - Chester VA, US

International Classification:

F42B005/02
F42B012/46
F42B012/54

US Classification:

102/512000

Abstract:

A specialty bullet is disclosed that is adapted to transmit a tranquilizing fluid upon impact with a target for purposes of immobilizing the intended target without causing great harm to the target or the surrounding area. The specialty bullet is sized and shaped like that of a conventional bullet so that it can be fired from a conventional firearm; however, the concept could work with innumerable types of ammunition. The disclosed invention includes a so-called “Collapsule” bullet, which is a molded, hollow cavity fabricated of a high-strength malleable plastic polymer that is filled with a tranquilizing fluid. The bullet is fitted with a so-called “Injectile,” which is a hypodermic injection spike (to transmit the tranquilizing fluid) that is backed and driven by an inertia base mass (i.e., lead core or other suitable) located at the base of the bullet. The disclosed invention provides law enforcement officials with a non-lethal (or less lethal) deterrent to life-threatening situations, including aircraft hijackings and other terrorist activities.