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Class 102/342 - With means to eject flare from casing


Subclass of Class 102 - Ammunition and explosives
Definition: Subject matter including means to drive out the flare from
No. of patents: 73
Last issue date: 12/20/2011


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NumberTitleIssue Date
8079307Electric match assembly with isolated lift and burst function for a pyrotechnic device
Electric match assembly for initiating a pyrotechnic device in response to a signal, the assembly comprising a first element for connection to a leader carrying the signal; a first electric match component for connection to the lift charge of the pyrotechnic device,...
12/20/2011
7992496Decoys for infra-red radiation seeking missiles and methods of producing and using the same
The present invention relates to decoys for heat-seeking missiles and methods of producing and using the same. The decoys are designed to be kinematic or pseudo-kinematic, producing one or more infra-red radiation emitting clouds that give the appearance of a moving...
08/09/2011
7617777Precision pyrotechnic display system and method having increased safety and timing accuracy
A system and method are disclosed for controlling the launch and burst of pyrotechnic projectiles in a pyrotechnic, or “fireworks”, display. ...
11/17/2009
7562627Pyrotechnical system, pyrotechnical object and burn off method
The present invention relates to a pyrotechnic system, system-compatible pyrotechnic objects, and a firing method tailored to the system. The system comprises a starting device having multiple receptacles, having a connection channel between each of the receptacles....
07/21/2009
7441503Expendable infra-red radiating means
An expendable infra-red radiating means having a rupturable container 1 housing a plurality of decoy plates (11) and an ignition means (17) for igniting the decoy plates (11). Each of the decoy plates (11) comprises a composition o...
10/28/2008
7421950Decoys for infra-red radiation seeking missiles and methods of producing and using the same
The present invention relates to decoys for heat-seeking missiles and methods of producing and using the same. The decoys are designed to be kinematic or pseudo-kinematic, producing one or more infra-red radiation emitting clouds that give the appearance of a moving...
09/09/2008
7373886Dispenser for discharging countermeasures and method therefore
A method and an arrangement for discharging countermeasures from a carrier craft in the form of an aircraft or equivalent. The countermeasures are intended to be spread initially in the form of unit packs that, after they have left the carrier craft, are to screen t...
05/20/2008
7363861Pyrotechnic systems and associated methods
Pyrotechnic systems and associated methods are disclosed. In one embodiment, a pyrotechnic system includes a combustible material in a housing having a first and second portion. The first portion of the housing can have an inlet for receiving combustion products and...
04/29/2008
7316562Method and system to ignite inflammable fluids
A method is described for igniting discharges of inflammable fluids, such as gases which are discharged in a flare, where an ignition pellet is set in motion towards the fluid discharge along a conducting body and made to detonate in or near the fluid discharge, so ...
01/08/2008
7314005Fireworks ignition system for 1.4 fireworks
An ignition system for 1.4 g or consumer fireworks includes a base to which the fireworks are secured to prevent tipping thereof during shooting. The base is secured to the ground or other surface for stability. Preferably, the base is part of a container which encl...
01/01/2008
7293558System for launching lightweight elements during festive events
A system for projecting light elements in the air, including: a casing connected to a reservoir containing the light elements and including an opening extending along a determined direction; a slide capable of sliding in the opening along the determined direction; a...
11/13/2007
7287474Consumer pyrotechnics support apparatus
A reusable pyrotechnics support device for securely holding consumer ground-based fireworks (for example, fountains, mortars, multiple aerials, and the like) in a vertical and upright position, using a sufficiently wide base that is resistant to tipping over. In cer...
10/30/2007
7237488Fireworks bottle rocket launcher
A bottle rocket launcher comprises a long hollow tube barrel having an tube-axial sealing valve that has a rotary cylindrical or spherical valve member where the valve is attached at the breech end of the launcher barrel. The rocket launcher can be angled up to a ne...
07/03/2007
7194943Ignition arrangement for stacked projectiles
An ignition arrangement for a barrel assembly (10) including a barrel (11) having a plurality of projectiles (15a, 15b, 15c) axially stacked within the barrel (11) together with respective propellant cha...
03/27/2007
7194959Precision pyrotechnic display system and method having increased safety and timing accuracy
A system and method are disclosed for controlling the launch and burst of pyrotechnic projectiles in a pyrotechnic, or “fireworks”, display. ...
03/27/2007
7104199Method and apparatus for smokeless pyrotechnic display
A pyrotechnic display device configured to ignite solid pyrotechnic compositions or aerial shells within a launch tube prior to propelling them on a desired arc. A smokeless pyrotechnic propelling charge is disposed within the launch tube below the solid pyrotechnic...
09/12/2006
7096790Combined fireworks shipping container and display stand
A fireworks stand for elevating fixed-position fireworks, especially cone type fountains, having a body with an inner cavity for storing the fireworks and an upper platform for supporting the fireworks during discharge. The platform is nested into an upper end of th...
08/29/2006
7051657Group firing system for firework unit
Group firing system for firework unit, wherein it has 1–2 paper fuse tubes, which are assembled with other shot tubes. While both ends of the paper fuse tubes have male socket and female socket, so each firework unit could be connected to a firework group through ...
05/30/2006
7011220Rack for holding fireworks for ignition
A rack for holding fireworks in position for ignition. The rack is a lightweight frame having end supports that are connected together by a brace. The brace includes at least one aperture into which a firework-holding tube is received. A resilient bushing extends in...
03/14/2006
7007584Securing system for pyrotechnic launch tubes
Based on pyrotechnic launch tubes (1) with a cylindrical body which houses in their interior both the pyrotechnic objects or materials (3) and the lifting powder (5), the system consists in providing each cylinder (1), on its lower base, ...
03/07/2006
6996930Retractable face safety for a firearm
An improved muzzleloading firearm having a novel safety system. The safety system utilizes a spool coupled to a compression spring to maintain an ignition system such as a primer out of potential contact with a firing pin, even in the event of unintentional actuatio...
02/14/2006
6889611Smoke shell
A smoke shell (10) which includes a shell casing (12), an ogive (14) fixed to the shell casing (12) and a base (22) releasably connected to the shell casing (12). The ogive (14) has a time fuse (18) operatively...
05/10/2005
6857369Precision pyrotechnic display system and method having increased safety and timing accuracy
A system and method are disclosed for controlling the launch and burst of pyrotechnic projectiles in a pyrotechnic, or “fireworks”, display. ...
02/22/2005
6782826Decoy
A method of decoying an incoming missile from a target. The method comprises deploying an array of barrels each containing multiple projectiles, determining a position and orientation for a decoy image of the target in relation to the incoming missile, and firing mu...
08/31/2004
6666351Dispenser structure for chaff countermeasures
A dispenser structure for chaff countermeasures includes at least one chaff dispenser having a dispenser tube with a tube sidewall, a dispensing opening, and a female thread structure in an inner surface of the tube sidewall, and a male worm gear engaged ...
12/23/2003
6659012Ejection device for ejecting a plurality of submunitions and associated discharging unit
An ejection device for ejecting a plurality of submunitions (24a-d) having an adapter (10) including a control unit (12, 13, 14a-c, 15a-b, 16) and adapted for releasable fastening in an ejection barrel (2) of a discharger (1), and a submunitions cluster (...
12/09/2003
6612242Ammunition for smoke generation
The present invention relates to a cartridge for smoke generation for the protection of combat vehicles, wherein the shell has the form of an integral two-chamber double can (2) including a partition wall shared by both chambers (10), the wall thickness o...
09/02/2003
6502343Emergency rescue device
An emergency rescue device is provided which includes a plurality of launching tubes, a plurality of upper and lower fixing pieces, a plurality of upper and lower connecting moving pieces, a plurality of groups of tenons and spring units, a lighting devic...
01/07/2003
6490977Precision pyrotechnic display system and method having increased safety and timing accuracy
A system and method are disclosed for controlling the launch and burst of pyrotechnic projectiles in a pyrotechnic, or "fireworks", display....
12/10/2002
6393990Firework launching system and method
This invention relates to a firing launching system and method which comprises a base having a plurality of apertures. The plurality of apertures receive a plurality of mortars which, in turn, receive a plurality of Pyrotechnic projectiles which may be si...
05/28/2002
6393989Drone or towed body having infrared flares for stimulating a flying target
In a towed body with infrared flares located at its rear, the flares are in an ejection unit and are pulled out of the towed body via a tow cable as they ignite, preventing the towed body from being destroyed by missiles when it is used during target simu...
05/28/2002
6263797Enhanced flare apparatus
A flare apparatus including a shell case, an explosive assembly carried by the shell case, a flare cup located in the shell case and spaced apart from the first end of the shell case and having a closed end surface away from the first end of the shell cas...
07/24/2001
6244185Skyrocket
A skyrocket is provided which provides a first fireworks effect prior to launch as well as a second effect after launching. The skyrocket includes a body which houses or is coupled to a rocket motor, a first effect and a second effect. A transparent or tr...
06/12/2001
6155173Model rocket motor retainer
A retainer for model rocket motors having a flange (10) with a concavity (18). Several supports (12) extend perpendicular from the flange (10) and extend to the rocket frame (20). Mounts (14), parallel to the flange (10), abut each of the supports (12). E...
12/05/2000
5979329Fireworks launching tube
A launcher for launching aerial firework shells into the air includes a base and an upright tubular member. The tubular member is constructed of a plastic that resists damage from the explosive force of the fireworks and allows substantial reuse of the la...
11/09/1999
5979328Vehicular impact signaling device
An apparatus for the deployment of a visible plume to alert other motorists that a proximate motor vehicle has been involved in a collision is described as having a tube which is open at one end disposed at the top and closed at a distal end. The distal e...
11/09/1999
5895882Air-delivered remotely-activated infrared anti-ship missile decoy and deployment method
An air-delivered infrared anti-ship missile decoy is delivered from an aiaft to a desired location below sea surface ahead of advancing forces and then activated at a later time by a remotely-transmitted encoded signal to separate a payload assembly from...
04/20/1999
5852254Protective means for fast-moving objects
Protective device for protection of rapidly moving objects such as aircraft or the like against homing heads that react to radiation, in particular infrared radiation, emitted by the aircraft, and that have a destructive charge. The protective device has ...
12/22/1998
5763818Illuminant igniter pellet ignition system for use in a decoy flare
A decoy flare ignition system is disclosed which includes an ignition initiator disposed at the aft end of the flare housing. An illuminant igniter is positioned in direct contact with the flare illuminant. The illuminant igniter includes at least one ill...
06/09/1998
5739461Launcher
A pistol style flare launcher device suitable for multiple launches of flares uses an orifice in a gas duct to control the burn rate of blank cartridges by predictable high back pressure and a deflector pin in the launcher barrel to block gas from said or...
04/14/1998
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