Ballistically deployed restraining net system

{
  "publication_number": "US5988036A",
  "country": "US",
  "kind": "A",
  "title": "Ballistically deployed restraining net system",
  "abstract": "A ballistically deployed restraining net system including a cartridge receivable within a barrel, the cartridge having a base and an opposing open end. There is a restraining net packaged in the cartridge and a set of weights attached to the restraining net and packaged within the cartridge between the base of the cartridge and the restraining net. A deployment charge ejects the restraining net and the set of weights out of the barrel and out of the cartridge and a spreader charge deploys the weights after the net and the set of weight exit the cartridge so that the weights overtake the net in flight.",
  "claims": [
    "1. A method of packaging a restraining net, the method comprising: attaching weights to the restraining net; positioning the weights about a separator to maintain a proper orientation of the weights; drawing the net longitudinally with a lengthy hollow member; inserting the separator and weights into the lengthy hollow member; removing the separator from the lengthy hollow member; and compressing the net longitudinally and circumferentially into a bullet shape wherein the weights are located in a rear portion of said bullet shape.",
    "2. The method of claim 1 in which the step of compressing the net includes using a plunger receivable within the hollow member.",
    "3. The method of claim 2 in which compressing the net further includes removing the net from the hollow member and placing it in a press."
  ],
  "cpc": [
    "F41H 13/0031",
    "F41H 13/0006",
    "F42B 12/66"
  ],
  "assignees": [
    "FOSTER MILLER INC"
  ],
  "filing_date": "1999-01-13",
  "publication_date": "1999-11-23",
  "grant_date": "1999-11-23",
  "priority_date": "1995-10-17",
  "application_number": "US-22969699-A",
  "family_id": "25348317",
  "citations": [
    "FR859282A",
    "GB2166225A",
    "US1309530A",
    "US2251918A",
    "US3710720A",
    "US4253132A",
    "US4768417A",
    "US4912869A",
    "US5326101A",
    "US5583311A",
    "US5698815A"
  ]
}