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A "pending patent application" published at the USPTO today

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United States Patent Application 20100043628
Kind Code A1
Cronin; Joseph F. ; et al.
February 25, 2010


Projectile for a Stacked Projectile Weapon


Abstract
Clips for use with projectiles and projectile stacking systems in which individual projectiles are clipped together to form a stack are disclosed. The projectiles may be joined individually by a user before loading in a barrel, or during a loading process assisted by features on the breech of the barrel. The tail of each projectile includes a set of clips which engage the nose of a trailing projectile in the stack. Projectiles may be withdrawn from barrel and unclipped as required by the user.

Inventors: Cronin; Joseph F.; (Queensland, AU) ;
O'Dwyer; Sean P.; (Queensland, AU) ;
Thompson; Roger H.; (Queensland, AU)

Assignee Name and Adress: Metal Storm Limited
Queensland
AU