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US 2026/0287301 A1Published application
Multi-shot disrupter
AssigneeApplied Research Associates, Inc.
InventorJesse Hart Shaver
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Abstract
Disrupter tools, devices, systems, methods, computer-readable media, and associated devices are provided for a multi-shot projectile system operable to fire shotgun type ammunition cartridges along with a fluid-type shot to eject a volume of fluid from a barrel of the multi-shot projectile system. The multi-shot projectile system may include a revolver-type design with a revolver cylinder having a plurality of independent firing chambers. The systems may further include a fluid fill sensing system or assembly for monitoring a fluid fill progression of a volume of fluid in the barrel based on signals from one or more fluid fill sensors disposed on or near the barrel.
Claims23
A multi-shot projectile-firing device comprising:
- at least one barrel, the at least one barrel comprising a rearward end, a forward end, and a bore;
- a plurality of distinct firing chambers, each firing chamber of the plurality of distinct firing chambers comprising a forward end, a rearward end, and a cavity operable to receive an ammunition cartridge of a plurality of ammunition cartridges disposed respectively in the plurality of distinct firing chambers,
- wherein each firing chamber of the plurality of distinct firing chambers is operable to move into a position of alignment with respect to the bore of the at least one barrel;
- a firing apparatus adapted to optionally initiate an ammunition cartridge of the plurality of ammunition cartridges in a respective firing chamber of the plurality of distinct firing chambers when the respective firing chamber is in a position of alignment with the bore of the at least one barrel;
- a control system configured to remotely or automatically control movement of the plurality of distinct firing chambers into positions of alignment with the bore of the at least one barrel, and to remotely or automatically control the firing apparatus, to allow firing of the plurality of ammunition cartridges according to a selected order;
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- a gas seal apparatus, operable to at least partially limit propellant gas flow at a joint formed between the forward end of a respective firing chamber of the plurality of distinct firing chambers and the rearward end of the at least one barrel.
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A multi-shot projectile-firing device comprising:
- a barrel comprising a rearward end, a forward end, and a bore;
- a revolver cylinder including a plurality of distinct firing chambers disposed therein, each firing chamber of the plurality of distinct firing chambers comprising a forward end, a rearward end, and a cavity operable to receive an ammunition cartridge of a plurality of ammunition cartridges disposed respectively in the plurality of distinct firing chambers,
- wherein each firing chamber of the plurality of distinct firing chambers is operable to move into a position of alignment with respect to the bore of the barrel by rotation of the revolver cylinder;
- a firing apparatus adapted to optionally initiate an ammunition cartridge of the plurality of ammunition cartridges in a respective firing chamber of the plurality of distinct firing chambers when the respective firing chamber is in a position of alignment with the bore of the barrel;
- a control system configured to remotely or automatically control rotation of the revolver cylinder to move the plurality of distinct firing chambers into positions of alignment with the bore of the barrel, and to remotely or automatically control the firing apparatus, to allow firing of an ammunition cartridge of the plurality of ammunition cartridges;
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- a recoil system for mitigating a recoil response associated with firing of the multi-shot projectile-firing device, the recoil system comprising:
- a fixed rail structure comprising a ramp surface, the fixed rail structure slidably coupled to a chassis portion of the multi-shot projectile-firing device such that the chassis portion translates along the fixed rail structure responsive to firing of the multi-shot projectile-firing device;
- at least one sliding wedge block structure operable to interface with the ramp surface as the chassis portion translates along the fixed rail structure;
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- one or more dissipator devices coupled to the at least one sliding wedge block structure such that the one or more dissipator devices absorb recoil energy as the chassis portion translates along the fixed rail structure,
- wherein the at least one sliding wedge block structure adjusts a position of the one or more dissipator devices as the at least one sliding wedge block structure slides along the ramp surface.
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A multi-shot projectile-firing device comprising:
- a barrel, the barrel comprising a rearward end, a forward end, and a bore;
- a plurality of distinct firing chambers, each firing chamber of the plurality of distinct firing chambers comprising a forward end, a rearward end, and a cavity operable to receive an ammunition cartridge of a plurality of ammunition cartridges disposed respectively in the plurality of distinct firing chambers,
- wherein each firing chamber of the plurality of distinct firing chambers is operable to move into a position of alignment with respect to the bore of the barrel;
- a firing apparatus adapted to optionally initiate an ammunition cartridge of the plurality of ammunition cartridges in a respective firing chamber of the plurality of distinct firing chambers when the respective firing chamber is in a position of alignment with the bore of the barrel;
- a control system configured to remotely or automatically control movement of the plurality of distinct firing chambers into positions of alignment with the bore of the barrel, and to remotely or automatically control the firing apparatus, to allow firing of the plurality of ammunition cartridges according to a selected order;
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- a fluid fill sensing system for monitoring a fluid filling process of the multi-shot projectile-firing device, the fluid fill sensing system comprising:
- a front seal plug comprising at least one magnet, the front seal plug configured to be disposed within an internal bore of the barrel,
- wherein the front seal plug is pushed along the internal bore toward a distal end of the barrel as a volume of fluid is pumped into the barrel such that a position of the front seal plug within the barrel is indicative of a fill progression of the barrel with the volume of fluid;
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- one or more fluid fill sensors disposed on or adjacent to the barrel, the one or more fluid fill sensors operable to monitor the fill progression of the barrel based at least in part on the position of the front seal plug within the barrel.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.