Patent ID: 8875634
Filing Date: 2014-11-04
Classification: F42B

Abstract:
1. A less lethal projectile comprising: a shell comprising a generally hemispherical member in a first portion of the projectile, a sidewall member in a second portion of the projectile, and a cross member therebetween, the cross member integrally formed with the sidewall member and consisting of the same material as the sidewall member; the generally hemispherical member having an outer surface and an inner surface, the inner surface of the generally hemispherical member and a first surface of the cross member defining a closed cavity having an interior volume; the sidewall member having an inner surface and an outer surface, and a first end abutting the generally hemispherical member and a second end distal the generally hemispherical member, the inner surface of the sidewall member and a second surface of the cross member forming an open cavity opposing the closed cavity of the generally hemispherical member, the open cavity being generally open at the second end of the sidewall; and a fill located within the closed cavity of the generally hemispherical member, the fill having a marking component, and the fill having a density of greater than 10 lb/gallon such that the center of gravity of the projectile is located within the closed cavity.