Patent ID: 8056480
Filing Date: 2011-11-15
Classification: F42B

Abstract:
1. A projectile including a cylindrical casing with the one nose end having a front face with an opening therein defining a cavity extending longitudinally into the casing from said opening, and the other tail end of the cylindrical casing being adapted to receive a propelling force; said projectile further comprising an implant incorporating a payload for penetrating a target on impact, wherein said implant is located at least in part within the cavity during flight and has longitudinal freedom of movement within the cavity towards the nose of the casing; whereby on impact said implant with its payload penetrates said target and is retained therein whilst said front face abuts at least momentarily said target and rebounds from said target; wherein said implant incorporates a pointed tip portion at its front followed by a body portion; both said tip and said body penetrate and are retained in said target; said pointed tip portion and said body portion being formed of materials which are degradable when implanted in said target; whereby said payload is released into said target.