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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Feb. 14, 2012
Filed:
Mar. 08, 2007
Michael W. Mayo, Austin, TX (US);
Daniel R. Mitchell, Austin, TX (US);
Michael K. Mcaleer, Austin, TX (US);
Byron G. Zollars, Georgetown, TX (US);
Michael G. Durrett, Austin, TX (US);
Keith D. Jamison, Austin, TX (US);
Michael W. Mayo, Austin, TX (US);
Daniel R. Mitchell, Austin, TX (US);
Michael K. McAleer, Austin, TX (US);
Byron G. Zollars, Georgetown, TX (US);
Michael G. Durrett, Austin, TX (US);
Keith D. Jamison, Austin, TX (US);
Nanohmics, Inc., Austin, TX (US);
Abstract
Projectile apparatus is provided employing light and sound that may be dispersed over a large area with high intensity to produce a non-lethal, visible and audible countermeasure to temporarily blind and/or disorient one or multiple potential adversaries. The apparatus is suitable for use in tactical scenarios by military, police, and special operations personnel. The apparatus is also suitable for use in training operations for military, police, and special operations personnel. For amusement or recreation, the apparatus may be used in simulated warfare or in games such as paintball.