Method and Materials to Control a Ballistic Projectile's Lethality
- Technology Benefits
- Maintains the stopping power of a traditional bulletLimitation of bullet range to decrease potential bystander injury or deathShrapnel-eliminating benefits of frangible bullets
- Technology Application
- Law enforcement/militaryHunting ammunition
- Detailed Technology Description
- Ernesto MarineroPurdue Materials EngineeringPurdue Electrical and Computer Engineering
- Countries
- United States
- Application No.
- None
- *Abstract
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- *Background
- Currently, bullets are made from a variety of materials specific to the intended application. These bullets retain a significant portion of their energy after traveling hundreds or even thousands of meters. This can lead to undesirable consequences, such as unintended death or injury of bystanders and collateral damage, when the target is missed. Therefore, there is a need in law enforcement, military, and civilian sectors for a safer bullet that will significantly reduce collateral damage and injury.
- *IP Issue Date
- None
- *IP Type
- Provisional
- *Stage of Development
- Proof of Concept
- *Web Links
- Purdue Office of Technology CommercializationPurdueInnovation and EntrepreneurshipErnesto MarineroPurdue Materials EngineeringPurdue Electrical and Computer Engineering
- Country/Region
- USA
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