Patent ID: 8640623
Filing Date: 2014-02-04
Classification: F42B

Abstract:
1. A multiple-purpose projectile assembly capable of being projected from a weapon comprising: an outer member defining a first projectile, the outer member having an interior cavity defining a communicating portion; an inner member defining a second projectile, the inner member being received and held within the communicating portion of the outer member prior to the projection of the projectile assembly; a propellant within the interior cavity of the first projectile and located in a forward portion of the interior cavity between the first projectile and the second projectile and forward of the second projectile, and the propellant capable of being detonated to increase pressure within the interior cavity and apply a force to the first projectile in one direction and a simultaneous force to the second projectile in an opposite direction to cause separation of the first and second projectiles from one another after the projectile assembly has been projected from the weapon; and a primer located adjacent to the propellant within the forward portion of the interior cavity and forward of the second projectile, and the primer being structured to detonate upon the second projectile moving forward within the interior cavity and striking the primer when the projectile assembly is projected from the weapon, and wherein detonation of the primer causes detonation of the propellant.