Flechette delivered rfid

Abstract

An identification device such as an RFID is delivered and embedded in a target by flechette means for target tracking and identification.

We claim: 
     
         1 . The method for the delivery and implantation of an RFID comprising an RFID, a flechette, a fitted cavity on the flechette containing the RFID, the flechette being propelled into a target; the RFID penetrating the target. 
     
     
         2 . The method as in  claim 1  wherein the RFID is further comprised with means for penetrating the target; means for separating from the carrier flechette once embedded in the target; and means to retain itself against extraction once in the target. 
     
     
         3 . The method as in  claim 1  wherein the RFID is further comprised with means for an external antenna for radio communication, said antenna deploying through the penetration beyond the surface of the object, said antenna being breakable at force levels below that necessary to extract the embedded RFID. 
     
     
         4 . The method as in  claim 1  wherein the flechette is further comprised with means for penetrating the target; means for separating from the RFID once embedded in the target; and stop plate means to retain itself against further penetration once the stop plate means impacts the surface of the target. 
     
     
         5 . The method of  claim 1  wherein the flechette with mounted RFID is propelled as a member within a plurality of flechettes comprising; a plurality of flechettes each having a forward cavity, and having an opening at the front of the forward cavity with an inner diameter sized to fit an RFID device. 
     
     
         6 . The method of  claim 1  wherein the flechette with mounted RFID is propelled by means of a shotshell; air cannon means; aerial deployment means; artillery means, cannon means; and expanding gas means. 
     
     
         7 . The method of  claim 1  wherein the flechette with mounted RFID is propelled as a single member, aerodynamic guidance and stability being provided by the shape and weighting of the flechette with mounted RFID comprising: a body; a means for propelling the structure; a forebody having a center of aerodynamic pressure forward of a center of gravity; and a stabilizing portion providing a center of gravity for the structure that is forward of a center of aerodynamic pressure for the structure including and comprising of and combinations of the shapes of Rectangular Prisms, Triangular Prisms, Hexagonal Prisms, Square Pyramids, Rectangular Pyramids, Triangular Pyramids, Hexagonal Pyramids, Cylinders, Cones, Rods and Spheres. 
     
     
         8 . The method of  claim 7  wherein the propulsive element is a cartridge. 
     
     
         9 . The method of  claim 8  further comprising a non-lethal bullet having an integrated flechette having a forward cavity, and having an opening at the front of the forward cavity with an inner diameter sized to contain or mount an RFID device; an RFID device that is housed or constructed to fit securely within the forward cavity of said flechette and is fitted with apparatus for penetration of the intended target, and is fitted with apparatus, such as a bendable but stiff filament positioned transverse to the direction of travel, to secure the RFID device within the target; further configured for safely releasing the RFID in a controlled manner during delivery in absence of shrapnel formation or fragmentation. 
     
     
         10 . The method of  claim 1  wherein the flechette and RFID are further comprised within a carrier bullet; the carrier bullet providing aerodynamic guidance and stability; the flechette providing momentum to drive the RFID into the target upon impact. 
     
     
         11 . The method of  claim 1  wherein the flechette is fixed as a carrier element for the RFID onto a baton; the baton impacts onto the target; the RFID is penetrated into the target to the depth defined by the length and penetration of the carrier element; the baton impacting the target limits the depth of penetration of the RFID; the baton is withdrawn carrying the carrier element away and leaving the RFID within the target. 
     
     
         12 . The method of  claim 10  wherein the baton comprises means for the loading of another RFID onto the carrier element; said means being automatic and loading the next RFID from a supply within the baton. 
     
     
         13 . The method of  claim 1  further comprising a marking dye element. 
     
     
         14 . The method of  claim 1  wherein the RFID clement is modified upon firing such that it records the time of the firing and the identification of the delivery system. 
     
     
         15 . The method of  claim 1  further comprising the propulsive element to be a gun. 
     
     
         16 . The method of  claim 1  further comprising the propulsive element to be compressed gas. 
     
     
         17 . The method of  claim 1  further comprising the propulsive element to be a bow. 
     
     
         18 . The method of  claim 1  further comprising the propulsive element to be an aircraft. 
     
     
         19 . The method of  claim 1  further comprising the propulsive element to be compressed gas.