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US20160018200A1
US20160018200A1 US14/690,281 US201514690281A US2016018200A1 US 20160018200 A1 US20160018200 A1 US 20160018200A1 US 201514690281 A US201514690281 A US 201514690281A US 2016018200 A1 US2016018200 A1 US 2016018200A1
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    • FMECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
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    • FMECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
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    • F42BEXPLOSIVE CHARGES, e.g. FOR BLASTING, FIREWORKS, AMMUNITION
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    • F42B12/02Projectiles, missiles or mines characterised by the warhead, the intended effect, or the material characterised by the warhead or the intended effect
    • FMECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
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    • F42BEXPLOSIVE CHARGES, e.g. FOR BLASTING, FIREWORKS, AMMUNITION
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    • F42B12/02Projectiles, missiles or mines characterised by the warhead, the intended effect, or the material characterised by the warhead or the intended effect
    • F42B12/34Projectiles, missiles or mines characterised by the warhead, the intended effect, or the material characterised by the warhead or the intended effect expanding before or on impact, i.e. of dumdum or mushroom type
    • FMECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F42AMMUNITION; BLASTING
    • F42BEXPLOSIVE CHARGES, e.g. FOR BLASTING, FIREWORKS, AMMUNITION
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    • F42B12/02Projectiles, missiles or mines characterised by the warhead, the intended effect, or the material characterised by the warhead or the intended effect
    • F42B12/36Projectiles, missiles or mines characterised by the warhead, the intended effect, or the material characterised by the warhead or the intended effect for dispensing materials; for producing chemical or physical reaction; for signalling ; for transmitting information
    • F42B12/367Projectiles fragmenting upon impact without the use of explosives, the fragments creating a wounding or lethal effect
    • FMECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F42AMMUNITION; BLASTING
    • F42BEXPLOSIVE CHARGES, e.g. FOR BLASTING, FIREWORKS, AMMUNITION
    • F42B30/00Projectiles or missiles, not otherwise provided for, characterised by the ammunition class or type, e.g. by the launching apparatus or weapon used
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  • Embodiments of the present invention relate to U.S. Provisional Application Ser. No. 61/988,052 filed May 2, 2014, entitled “Bullet with Separable Elements (New Method)”, the contents of which are incorporated by reference herein and which is a basis for a claim of priority.
  • the present invention relates generally to the field of ammunition, particularly to hollow-point bullets for use in rifles, machine guns, and handguns with calibers from 4 to 9 (or more) millimeters, and more specifically for a new design for constructing a bullet that has two to five separate elements, with a new method of fastening the side elements; used in all types of arms.
  • the present invention will increase the efficiency of eliminating a target, by allowing users to deliver more lethal force with less ammunition.
  • the difficulties in the art solved with the present embodiments relate to the ability to have a bullet with multiple projectiles connected in such a way to maintain its shape and aerodynamic properties until striking the target and breaking into separate projectiles traveling along separate trajectories.
  • the problems in the art solved with the present embodiment relate to the novel side-fixing assembly embodiments of the projectile/elements.
  • the goals of this invention are: (1) to better harness the kinetic energy of a bullet, in order to increase the damage done to the target; (2) to immediately incapacitate a target by delivering a painful shock of the highest magnitude; (3) to ensure that the lethal force dealt by a single bullet causes injuries that are beyond recovery, making it unnecessary to fire additional shots; and (4) to lower the risk of collateral damage to other people and property (building walls, vehicle hulls, cars, etc.) in the vicinity of the target.
  • Embodiments of the present invention relate to a novel bullet manufactured to include one or more projectiles interconnected to maintain shape and aerodynamics until impact; wherein the interconnection is achieved internally to the projectiles and/or externally to the projectiles.
  • the internal connections are based on an internal rod attachment system which connects the projectiles to each other during firing and flight but have a weak point or break point which breaks the rod and accompanying connections upon impact.
  • the external interconnections are based on a string and glue connection system contained within a string groove on the external surface of the bullet and its accompanying projectiles or elements.
  • Additional embodiments relate to various arrangements of external and internal interconnectors such as one external and one internal connector, or two internal connectors, and the like.
  • Further additional embodiments include a variety of projectile features based on total number of projectiles including two, three, four or five projectiles.
  • Yet further additional embodiments relate to projectiles of varying sizes and shapes thus assisting with the variable trajectory pathways of the projectiles within the target.
  • the embodied bullets can be manufactured in standard calibers and dimensions, but will possesses fundamentally different characteristics from other bullets;
  • the central impact element When a central impact element is present, the central impact element contains a tip made from a hard alloy and provides sufficient penetration and a sufficiently flat tip;
  • the penetration effectiveness of the central impact element can be improved by hardening the alloy with a chemical process.
  • the side elements lean on the saddle portions on the bottom of the central impact element may be connected externally to each other with Kevlar string, nanotech glue, and a planarization layer or internally with each other via an internal rod connector mechanism.
  • the tip of the central impact element may be manufactured from a different material than the rest of the central impact element, which can, among other things, achieve sufficient bullet penetration depth.
  • the kinetic energy of the central impact element will be mostly spent on penetrating the outer layer of the target, while the kinetic energy of the side elements will be spent destroying a large volume of internal organs.
  • the separation of the side elements from the central element occurs because of a sharp drop in the velocity of the central element upon impact with the target, a sharp axial displacement of the side elements relative to the bullet's center of mass, and the simultaneous breaking of the Kevlar belts (Kevlar strings, varnish, and the planarization level) and/or breaking of the internal interconnecting rods.
  • the separation is practically instantaneous upon impact on the target. Each separated element then causes massive trauma to internal organs of the target.
  • this bullet will damage 2-3 times the amount of internal organs compared to a hollow point bullet, the effective lethality of this bullet is significantly higher, a single shot will be sufficient to take down a target.
  • W kinetic energy of the bullet at the time it leaves the barrel
  • V 2 velocity of the bullet squared
  • the total mass of a bullet with separable elements is practically the same as that of a regular bullet.
  • the total mass of the bullet is the sum of its separable elements:
  • M M 1+ M 2+ M 3+ M 4+ M 5+ M 6+ . . . + Mi
  • the central impact element of the bullet needs to provide the following:
  • the side elements will separate when the central impact element hits the target, continue to travel on trajectories different from the original line of fire, and in this manner damage 15-20 liters of internal organs.
  • the resulting effect is similar to damage caused by armaments filled with shrapnel (i.e., each shrapnel element traveling on a vector from the center of an explosion is similar to each side element in this invention traveling on a vector from the point where the central impact element hits the target).
  • shrapnel elements tend to be circular in form.
  • the side elements of the bullets have well-pronounced, sharpened front and side edges. For example, a handgun bullet with two separable elements or projectiles divides into two fragments, which essentially results in two bullets having diverging trajectories on impact with the target.
  • the penetration effectiveness of the central impact element can be improved by hardening the alloy with a chemical process.
  • the side elements lean on the saddle portions on the bottom of the central impact element and are connected to each other with Kevlar string, nanotech glue, and a planarization layer.
  • the tip of the central impact element may be manufactured from a different material than the rest of the central impact element, which can, among other things, achieve sufficient bullet penetration depth.
  • the kinetic energy of the central impact element will be mostly spent on penetrating the outer layer of the target, while the kinetic energy of the side elements will be spent destroying a large volume of internal organs.
  • the separation of the side elements from the central element occurs because of a sharp drop in the velocity of the central element upon impact with the target, a sharp axial displacement of the side elements relative to the bullet's center of mass, and the simultaneous breaking of the Kevlar belts (Kevlar strings, varnish, and the planarization level).
  • the separation is practically instantaneous upon impact on the target.
  • Each separated element then causes massive trauma to internal organs of the target.
  • this bullet will damage 2-3 times the amount of internal organs compared to a hollow point bullet, the effective lethality of this bullet is significantly higher, a single shot will be sufficient to take down a target.
  • FIG. 1 is a side perspective of an embodied bullet in its assembled form, ready for use with a casing.
  • FIG. 2 is a top to down view (Q 1 ) of the embodied bullet shown in FIG. 1 .
  • FIG. 3 is a different side perspective view (Q 3 ) of the embodied bullet of FIGS. 1 and 2 which has been rotated and with two components shown without a casing.
  • FIG. 4 is a top to down view (Q 2 ) of the embodied bullet shown in FIG. 3 .
  • FIG. 5 is a side perspective view (Q 6 ) similar to the view of FIG. 3 except that one of the two bullet components has been removed.
  • FIG. 6 is a cut away perspective view of the embodied bullet of FIG. 5 and FIG. 7 , wherein the cut away perspective view is at the bottom of FIG. 7 and is a top view of the bullet component if cut away linearly from the 9 to the 9.
  • FIG. 7 is a different side perspective view (Q 5 ) showing the bullet of FIG. 5 with one of the two bullet components removed and rotated to a side view similar to that shown in FIG. 1 .
  • FIG. 8 is a cut away perspective view of the embodied bullet of FIG. 5 and FIG. 7 , wherein the cut away perspective view is at the middle portion of FIG. 7 and is a top view of the bullet component if cut away linearly from the 10 to the 10.
  • FIG. 9 is a side perspective view similar to FIGS. 3 and 5 , except that the opposing side component shown in FIG. 3 and missing in FIG. 5 is shown, wherein the component shown in FIG. 5 is now missing.
  • FIG. 10 is a top to down view (Q 3 ) of the embodied component shown in FIG. 9 .
  • FIG. 11 is a different side perspective view (Q 4 ) showing the embodied component shown in FIG. 9 .
  • FIG. 12 is a cut away perspective view of the embodied bullet component of FIGS. 9-11 , wherein the cut away perspective view is from the bottom portion of FIG. 11 and is a top view of the bullet component if cut away linearly from the 8 to the 8.
  • FIG. 13 is an exploded view of the R 2 feature originally shown in FIG. 1 , and more specifically shows a ring groove with a Kevlar string encompassing a plurality of Kevlar threads.
  • FIG. 14 is a side perspective view of the embodied bullet of FIGS. 1-13 which shows the two components shown without a casing and arrows of mutual offset v 1 and v 2 which represent the separation pathways for the two components of the embodied bullet.
  • FIG. 15 is a side perspective view (OC) of another embodied bullet shown without a casing.
  • FIG. 16 is a top to bottom view (OA) of the embodied bullet of FIG. 15 .
  • FIG. 17 is another side perspective view (OD) of the embodied bullet of FIGS. 15 and 16 .
  • FIG. 18 is a cut away perspective view of the embodied bullet of FIG. 17 wherein the cut away perspective view is from the middle to lower portion of FIG. 15 and is a top view of the bullet component if cut away linearly from the OB to the OB point of reference.
  • FIG. 19 is a side perspective view (OE) of another embodied bullet, wherein the transparent view shows an internal connecting rod element, otherwise not visible externally from this viewing angle, it is visible in order to show how a rod element may connect the two components of the embodied bullet.
  • OE side perspective view
  • FIG. 20 is another side perspective view (OF) of the embodied bullet of FIG. 19 .
  • FIG. 21 is a side perspective view of an embodied connecting rod element.
  • FIG. 22 is a focused view of the rod element of FIG. 21 if cut linearly from the OH to the OH line of reference.
  • FIG. 23 is a side perspective view which emphasizes the appearance of an embodied connecting rod element in an embodied bullet when the connecting rod element shears at impact and the two bullet components have mutual offset and travel in different pathways through the target.
  • FIG. 24 is a side perspective view (OR) of another embodied bullet.
  • FIG. 25 is another side perspective view (ON) of the embodied bullet of FIG. 24 .
  • FIG. 26 is a top to bottom view of the connecting element shown in FIGS. 24 and 25 if cut away linearly from the OL to the OL point of reference
  • FIG. 27 is a top to bottom view (OM) of the embodied bullet of FIG. 25 .
  • FIG. 28 is a side perspective view (OS) similar to the view of FIG. 24 except that one of the two bullet components has been removed.
  • FIG. 29 is another side perspective view (OT) of the embodied bullet of FIG. 28 again showing one of the two bullet components removed.
  • FIG. 30 is a top to bottom view (OU) of the embodied bullet shown in FIG. 28 wherein the opposing bullet component has been removed.
  • FIG. 31 is a side perspective view (OY) similar to FIGS. 24 and 28 , except that the opposing side component shown in FIG. 24 and missing in FIG. 28 is shown, wherein the component shown in FIG. 28 is now missing.
  • FIG. 32 is another side perspective view (OX) similar to FIGS. 25 and 29 , except that the opposing side component shown in FIG. 25 and missing in FIG. 29 is shown, wherein the component shown in FIG. 29 is now missing.
  • OX side perspective view
  • FIG. 33 is a side perspective view of the embodied bullet of FIG. 31 and FIG. 32 with a casing attached.
  • FIG. 34 is a top to bottom view (OW) of the embodied bullet of FIG. 33 shown with a casing.
  • FIG. 35 is another side perspective view (OZ) of the bullet of FIG. 33 wherein a portion of the casing and bullet are peeled away to reveal the partial inner views of the casing, internal rod element and embodied bullet.
  • FIG. 36 is a side perspective view (OK 1 ) of another bullet comprising a casing wherein a section of the casing and bullet are in an internal view so that the internal features of a portion of the bullet components, internal rod elements and casing are visible.
  • FIG. 37 is a cut away perspective view of the embodied bullet component of FIG. 36 , wherein the cut away perspective view is from the middle to upper portion of FIG. 36 and is a top to bottom view of the bullet if cut away linearly from the OZ 2 to the OZ 2 reference point line.
  • FIG. 38 is another side perspective view ( 0 K 2 ) of the bullet of FIGS. 36 and 37 comprising a casing wherein a section of the casing and bullet are in an internal view so that the internal features of a portion of the bullet components, internal rod elements and casing are visible.
  • FIG. 39 is a cut away perspective view of the embodied bullet of FIGS. 36-38 , wherein the cut away perspective view is from the portion wherein the bullet meets the casing of FIG. 38 and is a top to bottom view of the bullet if cut away linearly from the OZ 1 to the OZ 1 reference point line.
  • FIG. 40 is a side perspective view of another embodied bullet featuring a top and bottom groove for using Kevlar strings to connect the components.
  • FIG. 41 is a side perspective view of another embodied bullet featuring a Kevlar string groove for connecting at the lower portion and two rod connecting elements one lower and one upper for holding a plurality of bullet components together until impact.
  • FIG. 42 is a side perspective view of another embodied bullet featuring a lower rod connecting element and an upper Kevlar string groove and connection arrangement.
  • FIG. 43 is a side perspective view of another embodied bullet featuring a single centralized rod connector arrangement for maintaining the embodied bullet components in a fixed position until impact.
  • FIG. 44 is a side perspective view of another embodied bullet featuring two rod connector elements one central and one upper for holding a plurality of bullet components together until impact.
  • FIG. 45 is a side perspective view of another embodied bullet featuring a groove for using Kevlar strings on the upper portion of the bullet to connect the plurality of components.
  • FIG. 46 is a side perspective view of another embodied bullet featuring a rod element for connecting two bullet components.
  • FIG. 47 is a side perspective view of another embodied bullet featuring a groove for using Kevlar strings on the middle portion of the bullet to connect the plurality of components and further wherein the components have a straight contact point between components as compared to the curved or contouring type component interactions as shown in other embodiments.
  • FIG. 48 is a side perspective view (Y 1 ) of another embodied bullet featuring a rod element for connecting two bullet components located centrally or in the middle portion of the bullet.
  • FIG. 49 is a top to bottom transparent view of the embodied bullet of FIG. 48 wherein the bullet is rotated into a side perspective view of (Y 2 ).
  • FIG. 50 is another top to bottom transparent view of the embodiment bullet of FIGS. 48 and 49 wherein the bullet is rotated into a side perspective view of (Y 1 ) similar to FIG. 48 .
  • FIGS. 1-14 show an embodied handgun or small caliber rifle bullet.
  • the bullet is separated into two elements or projectiles, larger projectile 7 and smaller projectile 8 (See FIG. 2 ).
  • Smaller projectile or element 8 sits on top of the lower stem 13 of element 7 (see FIGS. 3 , 5 and 7 ).
  • a ring groove 7 . 5 is used to connect elements 7 and 8 together using Kevlar Belts 10 . 5 comprising Kevlar strings 9 , varnish, and a planarization layer (See FIG. 13 ).
  • FIGS. 9-11 show smaller element 8 , which also has a ring groove 7 . 5 .
  • the elements connect at a contact surface line 11 . 5 .
  • FIG. 5 additionally shows an extension portion 13 of element 7 which mates with an opening or saddle shaped opening 13 . 5 of element 8 shown in FIG. 7 and FIG. 11 .
  • FIG. 14 shows the directions of travel for elements 7 and 8 after separation. During the initial moments, the trajectories lie in the same plane, with velocities V 1 and V 2 , respectively.
  • FIGS. 1-14 depict an assembled, ready to use, bullet type such as a “PM Makarov”.
  • the bullet consists of two separable parts 7 and 8 the two parts are connected using Kevlar belts 10 . 5 (See blow up of FIG. 13 specifically) placed within the groove or annular zone 7 . 5 .
  • FIGS. 15-18 portray the “LUGER” type bullet embodiments wherein the separable elements are also connected using Kevlar belts.
  • FIGS. 19-23 show another embodied bullet design, in which the opposing elements 7 and 8 are bonded by an internal connecting element 8 . 5 .
  • the connecting element 8 . 5 can be made of metal, plastic, as well as ceramic metal.
  • the heavy deceleration upon impact, causes great stress to the connecting materials; this causes the tear and breaking of the material along a weakened connector point 9 . 5 .
  • the weakened portion of the connector point 9 . 5 as shown in FIG. 21 is either weakened by comprising a different bonding material, or structurally (as shown) wherein the connecting element 8 . 5 is scored or perforated or narrowed to be a structural weak point.
  • the weakened portion of the connector point 9 . 5 lines up with the alignment point 11 .
  • FIG. 23 shows the breaking that occurs at the weakened portion of the connector point 9 . 5 once the bullet impacts a target and the two separable elements of the bullet veer off in alternative pathways.
  • FIGS. 24-35 show a rifle or a large pistol bullet, in which the separable elements larger element 7 and smaller element 8 are bound by the connecting element 8 . 5 .
  • the bullet has two separable parts 7 and 8 that scatter upon hitting the target. Again the weakened portion 9 . 5 of the connector 8 . 5 lines up with the connecting point of elements 7 and 8 .
  • the general view of such a bullet with the casing is shown in FIGS. 33-35 .
  • FIGS. 36-39 show another rifle or large pistol bullet includes:
  • G is the shell casing of a rifle bullet
  • the side elements 3 cover each side of the central impact element 1 .
  • the assembly is held together either with Kevlar bands 10 . 5 automatically tied together around the ring grooves 7 . 5 with Kevlar strings 9 (shown in previous FIG. 13 ).
  • the necessary amount of Kevlar string is determined empirically in the first stage. Afterwards, a quickly drying varnish and planarization layer is applied.
  • the final step in the process is making geometric measurements and sanding down the surface of the ring rims ring grooves 7 . 5 .
  • the Kevlar strings 9 around the ring groove 7 . 5 form the Kevlar band or belt 10 . 5 .
  • the ring grooves 10 . 5 are either machined or made during the process of casting the central impact element 1 and side elements 3 , on the top and the bottom and are used as tying points for the Kevlar strings, as well as the application of the planarization layer flush with the contours of the bullet.
  • FIGS. 36-39 Another embodiment of the larger pistol or rifle bullets as shown in FIGS. 36-39 utilize two internal connectors 8 . 5 to connect side elements 3 to the central impact element 1 .
  • FIG. 40 shows another embodied of a larger caliber bullet wherein the bullet has 5 components (parts). There is one central impact element 1 and four side elements 3 attached to it with two Kevlar bands 10 . 5 that consist of several Kevlar threads 9 wound in two ring grooves 7 . 5 on the bullet. These threads are glued with special glue with a high fire resistance threshold.
  • this embodied bullet again has 5 components (parts). There is one central element 1 and four side elements 3 attached to two connecting rod elements 8 . 5 . Wherein a top rod connector 8 . 5 joins the first two side elements 3 and a bottom connecting rod 8 . 5 joins the other two side elements 3 , additionally the embodied element includes a Kevlar band 10 . 5 consists of several Kevlar threads 9 wound into ring grooves 7 . 5 on the lower portion of the bullet, and the Kevlar threads are glued with special glue with a high fire resistance threshold.
  • this embodiment of the bullet has 2 elements (two parts). These two elements (two parts) are joined with one Kevlar band 10 . 5 and one connecting rod element 8 . 5 .
  • the Kevlar band 10 . 5 consists of several Kevlar threads 9 wound into ring grooves 7 . 5 near the upper portion of the bullet.
  • this variant of the bullet has two components (two parts) 7 and 8 . These two elements (two parts) 7 and 8 are joined with each other with one rod connecting element 8 . 5 at a connection interface 11 . 5 .
  • this variant of the bullet has five components (parts). There is one central element 1 and four side elements 3 attached to two connecting rod elements 8 . 5 . Wherein a top rod connector 8 . 5 joins the first two side elements 3 and a bottom connecting rod 8 . 5 joins the other two side elements 3 .
  • this variant of a pistol bullet has two components (two parts). These two elements (two parts) 7 and 8 are joined with each other by one Kevlar band 10 . 5 wound into a ring groove 7 . 5 .
  • this variant of a pistol bullet has two components (two parts). These two elements (two parts) 7 and 8 are joined with each other with one rod connecting element 8 . 5 .
  • this variant of the bullet has two components (two parts). These two elements (two parts) 7 and 8 are joined by one Kevlar band 10 . 5 .
  • the surface contact 9 . 5 between two parts of the bullets of the saddle shaped protrusion can have a flat shape as well. In this case, the surface of contact is flat unlike the curved surface contact displayed on FIGS. 45 and 46 .
  • This variant of the bullet has two components (two parts) 7 and 8 . These two elements (two parts) are joined with each other with one rod element 8 . 5 . With that, the surface of contact between two elements (parts) of the bullet is flat.
  • FIGS. 49 and 50 there are view projections of the bullet displayed on FIG. 48 .
  • the closeup views Y- 2 perspective view and Y- 1 perspective view of the connector element 8 . 5 are meant to show how the surface of contact 11 . 5 portion of the tow elements 7 and 8 are meant to align with the connecting rod 8 . 5 at the weakened connector point 9 . 5 so that upon impact the weakened connector point 9 . 5 breaks and the two elements 7 and 8 fly off in different trajectories.
  • Additional embodiments include variations wherein the external string is secured using a glue; and further wherein the glue is formulated to withstand high temperatures.
  • Kevlar strands are placed within the external string grooves and secured using a specially formulated glue or lacquer. Additionally the string and glue placed within the external string groove may be polished to a fine finish after the glue has dried to maintain the aerodynamics of the bullet.
  • Additional embodiments include wherein the projectiles are of separate sizes and shapes to further enhance variations and projectile trajectories. And further wherein the projectiles have internal grooves and interfaces designed to securely allow projectiles to secure to one another before impact and to enhance the abilities of the projectiles to travel to different trajectories once impact occurs.
  • Additional embodiments may include a bullet comprising: at least one external connector and/or at least one internal inner connector wherein said inner or external connectors connect the projectiles which form into said bullet.

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Disclosed is a bullet with separable elements or projectiles which upon impact with an animal or human target, this bullet, having a high kinetic energy and under the influence of inertia, divides into 2-6 elements. The respective linear velocities of the elements are influenced by the variations in size and shape of the elements. When the bullet hits the target, the change in momentum is sufficient to break the individual or combination of internal or external connectors such as the Kevlar belts or internal rod connectors. Based on the differences in linear velocities, shapes and/or sizes the side elements proceed to varying depths within the target causing greater damage compared to a single trajectory bullet.

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    CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED PATENT APPLICATIONS
  • Embodiments of the present invention relate to U.S. Provisional Application Ser. No. 61/988,052 filed May 2, 2014, entitled “Bullet with Separable Elements (New Method)”, the contents of which are incorporated by reference herein and which is a basis for a claim of priority.
  • BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention
  • The present invention relates generally to the field of ammunition, particularly to hollow-point bullets for use in rifles, machine guns, and handguns with calibers from 4 to 9 (or more) millimeters, and more specifically for a new design for constructing a bullet that has two to five separate elements, with a new method of fastening the side elements; used in all types of arms.
  • 2. Background of the Invention
  • Presently, the use of many hollow-point bullets in military engagements is prohibited. However, hollow-points bullets are frequently used in counter-terrorism actions, where swiftness and lethality are vital to success.
  • It is well known that a large percentage of bullets go through a human targets because bullets have a high kinetic energy that they generally cannot spend while causing injury inside the human body. In fact, the majority of fired bullets still have the kinetic energy to penetrate 1 or 2 other human targets after going through the initial target. That is, a bullet fired at one human target has the potential to also hit unintended human targets. In addition, the high kinetic energy of most bullets makes it possible for them to cause unintended collateral damage to property (e.g., walls, cars, etc.) after going through the initial human target.
  • Another reason for the high probability of collateral damage with the bullets currently in use is that once the bullet goes through a human target, it still largely possesses its original mass while continuing to cause damage along its line of fire. Reducing the bullet calibers to 4-4.45 millimeters to address this issue is not presently feasible because of the need to reach an initial velocity that is sufficient to allow the bullet to achieve the amount of kinetic energy necessary to penetrate the target.
  • Militaries around the globe are not presently committed towards reducing the mass of bullets since a conditional compromise has been achieved among a number of factors, including the mass of the bullets, their initial velocity, their form factor, and international agreements governing the use of ammunition in armed conflict. The present invention will increase the efficiency of eliminating a target, by allowing users to deliver more lethal force with less ammunition.
  • In the case of pistol bullets with at least two separable parts once the bullet hits the target, the outcome is that we get two or more projectiles within the body. When you hit the target with the bullet that has two or more separable parts, you should expect the movement of the parts/projectiles of the bullet to spread out into divergent trajectories. For instance in an embodiment of a bullet with five separating parts, the result is five divergent trajectories.
  • An increase in the number of elements/projectiles within the target will result in an enhanced severe trauma to the target; followed by an instant immobilization of the target.
  • The difficulties in the art solved with the present embodiments relate to the ability to have a bullet with multiple projectiles connected in such a way to maintain its shape and aerodynamic properties until striking the target and breaking into separate projectiles traveling along separate trajectories. The problems in the art solved with the present embodiment relate to the novel side-fixing assembly embodiments of the projectile/elements.
  • SUMMARY OF THE DISCLOSURE
  • The goals of this invention are: (1) to better harness the kinetic energy of a bullet, in order to increase the damage done to the target; (2) to immediately incapacitate a target by delivering a painful shock of the highest magnitude; (3) to ensure that the lethal force dealt by a single bullet causes injuries that are beyond recovery, making it unnecessary to fire additional shots; and (4) to lower the risk of collateral damage to other people and property (building walls, vehicle hulls, cars, etc.) in the vicinity of the target.
  • Embodiments of the present invention relate to a novel bullet manufactured to include one or more projectiles interconnected to maintain shape and aerodynamics until impact; wherein the interconnection is achieved internally to the projectiles and/or externally to the projectiles.
  • In embodiments with internal interconnections, the internal connections are based on an internal rod attachment system which connects the projectiles to each other during firing and flight but have a weak point or break point which breaks the rod and accompanying connections upon impact.
  • In embodiments with external interconnections the external interconnections are based on a string and glue connection system contained within a string groove on the external surface of the bullet and its accompanying projectiles or elements.
  • Additional embodiments relate to various arrangements of external and internal interconnectors such as one external and one internal connector, or two internal connectors, and the like.
  • Further additional embodiments include a variety of projectile features based on total number of projectiles including two, three, four or five projectiles.
  • Yet further additional embodiments relate to projectiles of varying sizes and shapes thus assisting with the variable trajectory pathways of the projectiles within the target.
  • Additionally, in order to improve the effectiveness of eliminating targets with bullets (for rifles, machine guns, and handguns) while conserving ammunition, the following embodiments related to the methods and manufacturing of a bullet with highly separable elements is disclosed.
  • The manufacture of bullets with separable elements requires:
  • The creation of design documentation for the initial manufacturing process, specifically geared towards utilizing manual labor for manufacturing.
  • A production based on the chosen scheme (separate bullet tip vs. an integral central impact element assembly).
  • Checking tolerances and allowances.
  • Correction of design documentation, if necessary.
  • Fitting the bullets into standard shell casings.
  • Field testing.
  • Development of a mechanical labor method for manufacturing bullets for specific customer orders (i.e., caliber, quantity, etc.)
  • The embodied bullets can be manufactured in standard calibers and dimensions, but will possesses fundamentally different characteristics from other bullets;
  • When a central impact element is present, the central impact element contains a tip made from a hard alloy and provides sufficient penetration and a sufficiently flat tip;
  • The penetration effectiveness of the central impact element can be improved by hardening the alloy with a chemical process.
  • The side elements lean on the saddle portions on the bottom of the central impact element and may be connected externally to each other with Kevlar string, nanotech glue, and a planarization layer or internally with each other via an internal rod connector mechanism.
  • The tip of the central impact element may be manufactured from a different material than the rest of the central impact element, which can, among other things, achieve sufficient bullet penetration depth.
  • The kinetic energy of the central impact element will be mostly spent on penetrating the outer layer of the target, while the kinetic energy of the side elements will be spent destroying a large volume of internal organs.
  • The separation of the side elements from the central element occurs because of a sharp drop in the velocity of the central element upon impact with the target, a sharp axial displacement of the side elements relative to the bullet's center of mass, and the simultaneous breaking of the Kevlar belts (Kevlar strings, varnish, and the planarization level) and/or breaking of the internal interconnecting rods. The separation is practically instantaneous upon impact on the target. Each separated element then causes massive trauma to internal organs of the target.
  • Because this bullet will damage 2-3 times the amount of internal organs compared to a hollow point bullet, the effective lethality of this bullet is significantly higher, a single shot will be sufficient to take down a target.
  • When an embodied bullet of the present invention is shot out of the barrel of a rifle, machine gun, or handgun, the bullet itself and its individual parts that will fragment on impact all have the same velocity and kinetic energy. The potential energy of the bullet at this moment is:

  • W=M×V 2
  • Where:
  • W—kinetic energy of the bullet at the time it leaves the barrel;
  • M—total mass of the bullet
  • V2—velocity of the bullet squared
  • The total mass of a bullet with separable elements is practically the same as that of a regular bullet. For a bullet with separable elements, the total mass of the bullet is the sum of its separable elements:

  • M=M1+M2+M3+M4+M5+M6+ . . . +Mi
  • Where: 2<Mi<i
  • The central impact element of the bullet needs to provide the following:
  • The penetration of dense outer layers and the delivery of the side elements of the bullet through the created opening;
  • The separation of side elements due to the difference between the velocities of the side elements and the central impact element.
  • In other words, the side elements will separate when the central impact element hits the target, continue to travel on trajectories different from the original line of fire, and in this manner damage 15-20 liters of internal organs. The resulting effect is similar to damage caused by armaments filled with shrapnel (i.e., each shrapnel element traveling on a vector from the center of an explosion is similar to each side element in this invention traveling on a vector from the point where the central impact element hits the target). However, shrapnel elements tend to be circular in form. In the present invention, the side elements of the bullets have well-pronounced, sharpened front and side edges. For example, a handgun bullet with two separable elements or projectiles divides into two fragments, which essentially results in two bullets having diverging trajectories on impact with the target.
  • The manufacture of bullets with separable elements requires:
  • These bullets can be manufactured in standard calibers and dimensions, but will possesses fundamentally different characteristics from other bullets.
  • The penetration effectiveness of the central impact element can be improved by hardening the alloy with a chemical process.
  • The side elements lean on the saddle portions on the bottom of the central impact element and are connected to each other with Kevlar string, nanotech glue, and a planarization layer.
  • The tip of the central impact element may be manufactured from a different material than the rest of the central impact element, which can, among other things, achieve sufficient bullet penetration depth.
  • The kinetic energy of the central impact element will be mostly spent on penetrating the outer layer of the target, while the kinetic energy of the side elements will be spent destroying a large volume of internal organs.
  • The separation of the side elements from the central element occurs because of a sharp drop in the velocity of the central element upon impact with the target, a sharp axial displacement of the side elements relative to the bullet's center of mass, and the simultaneous breaking of the Kevlar belts (Kevlar strings, varnish, and the planarization level). The separation is practically instantaneous upon impact on the target. Each separated element then causes massive trauma to internal organs of the target.
  • Because this bullet will damage 2-3 times the amount of internal organs compared to a hollow point bullet, the effective lethality of this bullet is significantly higher, a single shot will be sufficient to take down a target.
  • BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
  • FIG. 1 is a side perspective of an embodied bullet in its assembled form, ready for use with a casing.
  • FIG. 2 is a top to down view (Q1) of the embodied bullet shown in FIG. 1.
  • FIG. 3 is a different side perspective view (Q3) of the embodied bullet of FIGS. 1 and 2 which has been rotated and with two components shown without a casing.
  • FIG. 4 is a top to down view (Q2) of the embodied bullet shown in FIG. 3.
  • FIG. 5 is a side perspective view (Q6) similar to the view of FIG. 3 except that one of the two bullet components has been removed.
  • FIG. 6 is a cut away perspective view of the embodied bullet of FIG. 5 and FIG. 7, wherein the cut away perspective view is at the bottom of FIG. 7 and is a top view of the bullet component if cut away linearly from the 9 to the 9.
  • FIG. 7 is a different side perspective view (Q5) showing the bullet of FIG. 5 with one of the two bullet components removed and rotated to a side view similar to that shown in FIG. 1.
  • FIG. 8 is a cut away perspective view of the embodied bullet of FIG. 5 and FIG. 7, wherein the cut away perspective view is at the middle portion of FIG. 7 and is a top view of the bullet component if cut away linearly from the 10 to the 10.
  • FIG. 9 is a side perspective view similar to FIGS. 3 and 5, except that the opposing side component shown in FIG. 3 and missing in FIG. 5 is shown, wherein the component shown in FIG. 5 is now missing.
  • FIG. 10 is a top to down view (Q3) of the embodied component shown in FIG. 9.
  • FIG. 11 is a different side perspective view (Q4) showing the embodied component shown in FIG. 9.
  • FIG. 12 is a cut away perspective view of the embodied bullet component of FIGS. 9-11, wherein the cut away perspective view is from the bottom portion of FIG. 11 and is a top view of the bullet component if cut away linearly from the 8 to the 8.
  • FIG. 13 is an exploded view of the R2 feature originally shown in FIG. 1, and more specifically shows a ring groove with a Kevlar string encompassing a plurality of Kevlar threads.
  • FIG. 14 is a side perspective view of the embodied bullet of FIGS. 1-13 which shows the two components shown without a casing and arrows of mutual offset v1 and v2 which represent the separation pathways for the two components of the embodied bullet.
  • FIG. 15 is a side perspective view (OC) of another embodied bullet shown without a casing.
  • FIG. 16 is a top to bottom view (OA) of the embodied bullet of FIG. 15.
  • FIG. 17 is another side perspective view (OD) of the embodied bullet of FIGS. 15 and 16.
  • FIG. 18 is a cut away perspective view of the embodied bullet of FIG. 17 wherein the cut away perspective view is from the middle to lower portion of FIG. 15 and is a top view of the bullet component if cut away linearly from the OB to the OB point of reference.
  • FIG. 19 is a side perspective view (OE) of another embodied bullet, wherein the transparent view shows an internal connecting rod element, otherwise not visible externally from this viewing angle, it is visible in order to show how a rod element may connect the two components of the embodied bullet.
  • FIG. 20 is another side perspective view (OF) of the embodied bullet of FIG. 19.
  • FIG. 21 is a side perspective view of an embodied connecting rod element.
  • FIG. 22 is a focused view of the rod element of FIG. 21 if cut linearly from the OH to the OH line of reference.
  • FIG. 23 is a side perspective view which emphasizes the appearance of an embodied connecting rod element in an embodied bullet when the connecting rod element shears at impact and the two bullet components have mutual offset and travel in different pathways through the target.
  • FIG. 24 is a side perspective view (OR) of another embodied bullet.
  • FIG. 25 is another side perspective view (ON) of the embodied bullet of FIG. 24.
  • FIG. 26 is a top to bottom view of the connecting element shown in FIGS. 24 and 25 if cut away linearly from the OL to the OL point of reference
  • FIG. 27 is a top to bottom view (OM) of the embodied bullet of FIG. 25.
  • FIG. 28 is a side perspective view (OS) similar to the view of FIG. 24 except that one of the two bullet components has been removed.
  • FIG. 29 is another side perspective view (OT) of the embodied bullet of FIG. 28 again showing one of the two bullet components removed.
  • FIG. 30 is a top to bottom view (OU) of the embodied bullet shown in FIG. 28 wherein the opposing bullet component has been removed.
  • FIG. 31 is a side perspective view (OY) similar to FIGS. 24 and 28, except that the opposing side component shown in FIG. 24 and missing in FIG. 28 is shown, wherein the component shown in FIG. 28 is now missing.
  • FIG. 32 is another side perspective view (OX) similar to FIGS. 25 and 29, except that the opposing side component shown in FIG. 25 and missing in FIG. 29 is shown, wherein the component shown in FIG. 29 is now missing.
  • FIG. 33 is a side perspective view of the embodied bullet of FIG. 31 and FIG. 32 with a casing attached.
  • FIG. 34 is a top to bottom view (OW) of the embodied bullet of FIG. 33 shown with a casing.
  • FIG. 35 is another side perspective view (OZ) of the bullet of FIG. 33 wherein a portion of the casing and bullet are peeled away to reveal the partial inner views of the casing, internal rod element and embodied bullet.
  • FIG. 36 is a side perspective view (OK1) of another bullet comprising a casing wherein a section of the casing and bullet are in an internal view so that the internal features of a portion of the bullet components, internal rod elements and casing are visible.
  • FIG. 37 is a cut away perspective view of the embodied bullet component of FIG. 36, wherein the cut away perspective view is from the middle to upper portion of FIG. 36 and is a top to bottom view of the bullet if cut away linearly from the OZ2 to the OZ2 reference point line.
  • FIG. 38 is another side perspective view (0K2) of the bullet of FIGS. 36 and 37 comprising a casing wherein a section of the casing and bullet are in an internal view so that the internal features of a portion of the bullet components, internal rod elements and casing are visible.
  • FIG. 39 is a cut away perspective view of the embodied bullet of FIGS. 36-38, wherein the cut away perspective view is from the portion wherein the bullet meets the casing of FIG. 38 and is a top to bottom view of the bullet if cut away linearly from the OZ1 to the OZ1 reference point line.
  • FIG. 40 is a side perspective view of another embodied bullet featuring a top and bottom groove for using Kevlar strings to connect the components.
  • FIG. 41 is a side perspective view of another embodied bullet featuring a Kevlar string groove for connecting at the lower portion and two rod connecting elements one lower and one upper for holding a plurality of bullet components together until impact.
  • FIG. 42 is a side perspective view of another embodied bullet featuring a lower rod connecting element and an upper Kevlar string groove and connection arrangement.
  • FIG. 43 is a side perspective view of another embodied bullet featuring a single centralized rod connector arrangement for maintaining the embodied bullet components in a fixed position until impact.
  • FIG. 44 is a side perspective view of another embodied bullet featuring two rod connector elements one central and one upper for holding a plurality of bullet components together until impact.
  • FIG. 45 is a side perspective view of another embodied bullet featuring a groove for using Kevlar strings on the upper portion of the bullet to connect the plurality of components.
  • FIG. 46 is a side perspective view of another embodied bullet featuring a rod element for connecting two bullet components.
  • FIG. 47 is a side perspective view of another embodied bullet featuring a groove for using Kevlar strings on the middle portion of the bullet to connect the plurality of components and further wherein the components have a straight contact point between components as compared to the curved or contouring type component interactions as shown in other embodiments.
  • FIG. 48 is a side perspective view (Y1) of another embodied bullet featuring a rod element for connecting two bullet components located centrally or in the middle portion of the bullet.
  • FIG. 49 is a top to bottom transparent view of the embodied bullet of FIG. 48 wherein the bullet is rotated into a side perspective view of (Y2).
  • FIG. 50 is another top to bottom transparent view of the embodiment bullet of FIGS. 48 and 49 wherein the bullet is rotated into a side perspective view of (Y1) similar to FIG. 48.
  • DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS
  • FIGS. 1-14 show an embodied handgun or small caliber rifle bullet. In this embodiment, the bullet is separated into two elements or projectiles, larger projectile 7 and smaller projectile 8 (See FIG. 2). Smaller projectile or element 8 sits on top of the lower stem 13 of element 7 (see FIGS. 3, 5 and 7). A ring groove 7.5 is used to connect elements 7 and 8 together using Kevlar Belts 10.5 comprising Kevlar strings 9, varnish, and a planarization layer (See FIG. 13). FIGS. 9-11 show smaller element 8, which also has a ring groove 7.5. As shown in FIG. 3 the elements connect at a contact surface line 11.5. FIG. 5 additionally shows an extension portion 13 of element 7 which mates with an opening or saddle shaped opening 13.5 of element 8 shown in FIG. 7 and FIG. 11.
  • FIG. 14 shows the directions of travel for elements 7 and 8 after separation. During the initial moments, the trajectories lie in the same plane, with velocities V1 and V2, respectively.
  • The drawings in FIGS. 1-14 depict an assembled, ready to use, bullet type such as a “PM Makarov”. Given the small size of the bullet, the bullet consists of two separable parts 7 and 8 the two parts are connected using Kevlar belts 10.5 (See blow up of FIG. 13 specifically) placed within the groove or annular zone 7.5.
  • FIGS. 15-18 portray the “LUGER” type bullet embodiments wherein the separable elements are also connected using Kevlar belts.
  • FIGS. 19-23 show another embodied bullet design, in which the opposing elements 7 and 8 are bonded by an internal connecting element 8.5. Wherein the connecting element 8.5 can be made of metal, plastic, as well as ceramic metal. The heavy deceleration upon impact, causes great stress to the connecting materials; this causes the tear and breaking of the material along a weakened connector point 9.5. The weakened portion of the connector point 9.5 as shown in FIG. 21 is either weakened by comprising a different bonding material, or structurally (as shown) wherein the connecting element 8.5 is scored or perforated or narrowed to be a structural weak point. The weakened portion of the connector point 9.5 lines up with the alignment point 11.5 which features the surface of contact of the two opposing elements 7 and 8 as shown in FIG. 19. FIG. 23 shows the breaking that occurs at the weakened portion of the connector point 9.5 once the bullet impacts a target and the two separable elements of the bullet veer off in alternative pathways.
  • FIGS. 24-35 show a rifle or a large pistol bullet, in which the separable elements larger element 7 and smaller element 8 are bound by the connecting element 8.5. In this case, the bullet has two separable parts 7 and 8 that scatter upon hitting the target. Again the weakened portion 9.5 of the connector 8.5 lines up with the connecting point of elements 7 and 8. The general view of such a bullet with the casing is shown in FIGS. 33-35.
  • FIGS. 36-39 show another rifle or large pistol bullet includes:
  • 1 is the central impact element of the bullet, containing the following parts:
  • 1.4 is the tip of the central impact element;
  • 3 is the side elements;
  • G is the shell casing of a rifle bullet;
  • The side elements 3, cover each side of the central impact element 1. After a rigid fixation, the assembly is held together either with Kevlar bands 10.5 automatically tied together around the ring grooves 7.5 with Kevlar strings 9 (shown in previous FIG. 13). The necessary amount of Kevlar string is determined empirically in the first stage. Afterwards, a quickly drying varnish and planarization layer is applied. The final step in the process is making geometric measurements and sanding down the surface of the ring rims ring grooves 7.5. The Kevlar strings 9 around the ring groove 7.5 form the Kevlar band or belt 10.5.
  • The ring grooves 10.5 are either machined or made during the process of casting the central impact element 1 and side elements 3, on the top and the bottom and are used as tying points for the Kevlar strings, as well as the application of the planarization layer flush with the contours of the bullet.
  • Another embodiment of the larger pistol or rifle bullets as shown in FIGS. 36-39 utilize two internal connectors 8.5 to connect side elements 3 to the central impact element 1.
  • FIG. 40 shows another embodied of a larger caliber bullet wherein the bullet has 5 components (parts). There is one central impact element 1 and four side elements 3 attached to it with two Kevlar bands 10.5 that consist of several Kevlar threads 9 wound in two ring grooves 7.5 on the bullet. These threads are glued with special glue with a high fire resistance threshold.
  • In regards to FIG. 41, this embodied bullet again has 5 components (parts). There is one central element 1 and four side elements 3 attached to two connecting rod elements 8.5. Wherein a top rod connector 8.5 joins the first two side elements 3 and a bottom connecting rod 8.5 joins the other two side elements 3, additionally the embodied element includes a Kevlar band 10.5 consists of several Kevlar threads 9 wound into ring grooves 7.5 on the lower portion of the bullet, and the Kevlar threads are glued with special glue with a high fire resistance threshold.
  • In regards to FIG. 42 this embodiment of the bullet has 2 elements (two parts). These two elements (two parts) are joined with one Kevlar band 10.5 and one connecting rod element 8.5. Wherein the Kevlar band 10.5 consists of several Kevlar threads 9 wound into ring grooves 7.5 near the upper portion of the bullet.
  • In regards to FIG. 43 this variant of the bullet has two components (two parts) 7 and 8. These two elements (two parts) 7 and 8 are joined with each other with one rod connecting element 8.5 at a connection interface 11.5.
  • In regards to FIG. 44 this variant of the bullet has five components (parts). There is one central element 1 and four side elements 3 attached to two connecting rod elements 8.5. Wherein a top rod connector 8.5 joins the first two side elements 3 and a bottom connecting rod 8.5 joins the other two side elements 3.
  • In regards to FIG. 45 this variant of a pistol bullet has two components (two parts). These two elements (two parts) 7 and 8 are joined with each other by one Kevlar band 10.5 wound into a ring groove 7.5.
  • In regards to FIG. 46 this variant of a pistol bullet has two components (two parts). These two elements (two parts) 7 and 8 are joined with each other with one rod connecting element 8.5.
  • In regards to FIG. 47 this variant of the bullet has two components (two parts). These two elements (two parts) 7 and 8 are joined by one Kevlar band 10.5. The surface contact 9.5 between two parts of the bullets of the saddle shaped protrusion can have a flat shape as well. In this case, the surface of contact is flat unlike the curved surface contact displayed on FIGS. 45 and 46.
  • In regards to FIG. 48. This variant of the bullet has two components (two parts) 7 and 8. These two elements (two parts) are joined with each other with one rod element 8.5. With that, the surface of contact between two elements (parts) of the bullet is flat.
  • In regards to FIGS. 49 and 50 there are view projections of the bullet displayed on FIG. 48. Wherein the closeup views Y-2 perspective view and Y-1 perspective view of the connector element 8.5 are meant to show how the surface of contact 11.5 portion of the tow elements 7 and 8 are meant to align with the connecting rod 8.5 at the weakened connector point 9.5 so that upon impact the weakened connector point 9.5 breaks and the two elements 7 and 8 fly off in different trajectories.
  • Additional embodiments include variations wherein the external string is secured using a glue; and further wherein the glue is formulated to withstand high temperatures.
  • Additional embodiments include wherein the Kevlar strands are placed within the external string grooves and secured using a specially formulated glue or lacquer. Additionally the string and glue placed within the external string groove may be polished to a fine finish after the glue has dried to maintain the aerodynamics of the bullet.
  • Additional embodiments include wherein the projectiles are of separate sizes and shapes to further enhance variations and projectile trajectories. And further wherein the projectiles have internal grooves and interfaces designed to securely allow projectiles to secure to one another before impact and to enhance the abilities of the projectiles to travel to different trajectories once impact occurs.
  • Additional embodiments may include a bullet comprising: at least one external connector and/or at least one internal inner connector wherein said inner or external connectors connect the projectiles which form into said bullet.

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What is claimed is:
1. A bullet comprising:
two or more projectiles interconnected to maintain shape and aerodynamics until impact;
wherein the two or more projectiles are interconnected with one or more internal or external interconnections;
wherein internal interconnections include a rod attachment system; and
wherein external interconnections include a string and glue connection system.
2. The bullet of the claim 1, wherein the external interconnection string is secured via string grooves created on the external surface of the projectiles.
3. The bullet of claim 2, wherein the external string is secured using a glue formulated to withstand high temperatures.
4. The bullet of claim 3,wherein the string comprises Kevlar type material strands which are placed within external string grooves and secured using a specially formulated glue or lacquer.
5. The bullet of claim 1 wherein the projectiles are of separate sizes and shapes to further enhance variations and projectile trajectories.
6. The bullet of claim 5 wherein the projectiles have internal grooves and interfaces are designed to allow projectiles to secure to one another before impact and to enhance the abilities of the projectiles to travel to different trajectories once impact occurs.
7. The bullet of claim 1, wherein two projectiles are interconnected with an internal connector rod.
8. The bullet of claim 1, wherein two projectiles are interconnected with an external interconnection.
9. The bullet of claim 1, wherein two projectiles are interconnected with an internal connector rod and an external interconnection.
10. The bullet of claim 1, wherein five projectiles are interconnected with one or more external interconnections.
11. The bullet of claim 1, wherein five projectiles are interconnected with one internal connector rod and one external interconnection.
12. The bullet of claim 8, wherein the projectiles are of separate sizes and shapes to further enhance variations and projectile trajectories.
13. The bullet of claim 12, wherein the projectiles have internal grooves and interfaces are designed to allow projectiles to secure to one another before impact and to enhance the abilities of the projectiles to travel to different trajectories once impact occurs.
14. The bullet of claim 9, wherein the projectiles are of separate sizes and shapes to further enhance variations and projectile trajectories.
15. The bullet of claim 14, wherein the projectiles have internal grooves and interfaces are designed to allow projectiles to secure to one another before impact and to enhance the abilities of the projectiles to travel to different trajectories once impact occurs.
16. The bullet of claim 10, wherein the projectiles are of separate sizes and shapes to further enhance variations and projectile trajectories.
17. The bullet of claim 16, wherein the projectiles have internal grooves and interfaces are designed to allow projectiles to secure to one another before impact and to enhance the abilities of the projectiles to travel to different trajectories once impact occurs.
18. The bullet of claim 11, wherein the projectiles are of separate sizes and shapes to further enhance variations and projectile trajectories.
19. The bullet of claim 18, wherein the projectiles have internal grooves and interfaces are designed to allow projectiles to secure to one another before impact and to enhance the abilities of the projectiles to travel to different trajectories once impact occurs.
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