Patent ID: 8171850
Filing Date: 2012-05-08
Classification: F41A,F41H,F42B

Abstract:
1. A cartridge for use with a provided weapon, the weapon comprising an activator, a chamber, and a first mechanical feature, the activator for activating in accordance with up to a maximum head space, the cartridge comprising: a. an electrified projectile for conducting a current through a human or animal target, the current for interfering with locomotion by the target by causing contractions of skeletal muscles of the target; b. a base for cooperation with the activator to propel the projectile from the cartridge; and c. a second mechanical feature that indicates a capability of the cartridge, wherein d. the electrified projectile is operative when not coupled to the base or the cartridge; e. the second mechanical feature does not facilitate removal of the cartridge from the weapon; f. the second feature, when the cartridge is positioned in the chamber and opposed by an incompatible first feature, provides head space greater than the maximum head space thereby inhibiting activation; and g. the second feature, when the cartridge is positioned in the chamber and opposed by a compatible first feature, does not provide head space equal to or greater than the maximum head space thereby permitting activation.