Patent ID: 7921780
Filing Date: 2011-04-12
Classification: F42B

Abstract:
1. A projectile for firing out of a barrel of a small arms weapon, the barrel having an inner diameter, the projectile comprising: a substantially cylindrical projectile body with first and second axially opposite ends and a cavity extending between the first end and the second end for holding a quantity of propellant, the cylindrical body having a first outer diameter and the first end being closed; at least two seals extending about an outer circumferential surface of the body, each seal protruding radially from the body to form a substantial seal against an inner circumferential surface of the barrel when the projectile is fired, each seal having a second outer diameter greater than the first outer diameter and equal to or greater than the inner diameter of the barrel; and, a case comprising a tube sealed at one end by a base, the case fitted over a portion of the cylindrical body with the base adjacent the second end of the cylindrical body and closing the cavity wherein the first end of the cylindrical body protrudes from the tube.