Apparatus for Simulating a High Five
A self-righting hand-arm configuration which is adapted to pivot when struck by a user, thereby simulating a "high five."
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8079307 | Electric 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 |
| 7992496 | Decoys 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 |
| 7617777 | Precision 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 |
| 7562627 | Pyrotechnical 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 |
| 7441503 | Expendable 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 |
| 7421950 | Decoys 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 |
| 7373886 | Dispenser 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 |
| 7363861 | Pyrotechnic 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 |
| 7316562 | Method 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 |
| 7314005 | Fireworks 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 |
| 7293558 | System 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 |
| 7287474 | Consumer 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 |
| 7237488 | Fireworks 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 |
| 7194943 | Ignition 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 |
| 7194959 | Precision 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 |
| 7104199 | Method 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 |
| 7096790 | Combined 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 |
| 7051657 | Group 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 |
| 7011220 | Rack 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 |
| 7007584 | Securing 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 |
| 6996930 | Retractable 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 |
| 6889611 | Smoke 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 |
| 6857369 | Precision 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 |
| 6782826 | Decoy 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 |
| 6666351 | Dispenser 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 |
| 6659012 | Ejection 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 |
| 6612242 | Ammunition 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 |
| 6502343 | Emergency 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 |
| 6490977 | Precision 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 |
| 6393990 | Firework 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 |
| 6393989 | Drone 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 |
| 6263797 | Enhanced 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 |
| 6244185 | Skyrocket 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 |
| 6155173 | Model 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 |
| 5979329 | Fireworks 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 |
| 5979328 | Vehicular 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 |
| 5895882 | Air-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 |
| 5852254 | Protective 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 |
| 5763818 | Illuminant 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 |
| 5739461 | Launcher 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 |