Patent ID: 9494397
Filing Date: 2016-11-15
CPC Classification: F42B

Claim Text:
1. A lightweight projectile in combination with a telescoping casing, the projectile adapted to be fired through a rifled barrel sized for 5.56 NATO ammunition, comprising: a bullet shaped projectile sized to be fired in barrel for firing traditional 5.56 NATO ammunition, the projectile having a body with a sealed interior space therein with marking media sealed in the space; the projectile body comprising a frangible polymer cap for releasing the marking media on impact; and at least one metal driving band extending circumferentially around the projectile body and having an embedded portion inset within the projectile body and a projecting portion extending radially outward, wherein the projecting portion is adapted to engage the rifling of the barrel to impart spin stabilization to the projectile and to reduce friction between the projectile and the rifled barrel, wherein the driving band comprises metal and wherein the projectile weighs less than 10 grains.