Patent ID: 8573129
Filing Date: 2013-11-05
Classification: F42B

Abstract:
1. A self sealing projectile adapted for use with a cartridge in a firearm with a barrel, consisting of: a projectile having a front end and a rear end, said projectile having a designated caliber, said front end designated to travel first through the barrel, said rear end designated for mounting in the cartridge; an adjustable sealing band about said projectile between said front end and said rear end; said adjustable sealing band being sized greater than said designated caliber and thus configured to deform and provide a seal between inside surfaces of the firearm and said projectile; a front receiving groove between said adjustable sealing band and said front end of said projectile, said front receiving groove in proximity to said adjustable sealing band to receive a portion of said adjustable sealing band during deformation of said adjustable sealing band; and a rear receiving groove between said adjustable sealing band and said rear end of said projectile, said rear receiving groove in proximity to said adjustable sealing band to receive a portion of said adjustable sealing band during deformation of said adjustable sealing band; and wherein said projectile, said adjustable sealing band, said front receiving groove and said rear receiving groove are formed from one piece of solid material.