Did You Know...
...that several people are credited with the invention of the flush toilet? Most people have heard of Thomas Crapper (1837-1910), the sanitary engineer who invented the valve-and-siphon arrangement that made the modern toilet possible. Another claimant to "the throne" was British inventor Alexander Cumming who patented a toilet in 1775. Then there's a nameless Minoan (a native of ancient Crete) who lived 4,000 years ago who supposedly was ahead of his time and created the first flush toilet!
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 7261037 | Pyrotechnic animal dispersal device The pyrotechnic animal dispersal device includes an aerodynamic stabilizer for attachment to a pyrotechnic rocket cartridge and a connector sleeve for joining an explosive cartridge to the rocket cartridge. The connector sleeve has an annular disc disposed therein s... | 08/28/2007 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 6957526 | Pressure-actuated toy rocket system A pressure-actuated rocket system comprises a bottom base, a detonator and a rocket body. A top base is placed on a top surface of the bottom base. At least one through hole is located on a side of the top base and extended to an opening of the top surface. The holl... | 10/25/2005 |
| 6912958 | Fireworks artillery shell A fireworks artillery shell for use as a consumer firework which may be propelled by the use of a mortar is provided which includes a casing, a lift charge, an effects charge, a timing fuse and an ignition fuse, and seals. The seals are provided within the casing ab... | 07/05/2005 |
| 6851371 | Foldable firework base A launching device for launching multiple firework shells skyward th a base having foldable wings hinged to a central body. The foldable wings fold downward and reduce the size of the base for the purpose of providing a low-profile profile shipping configuration. Th... | 02/08/2005 |
| 6799516 | Small aluminum “Fire Cup” used with a fire cracker, for entertainment purposes A reusable aluminum fire cup having a dome-shaped cap and including an ordinary fire cracker placed in a copper tube, then placed in a container with small amount of water, and then ignited, the fire cracker's blast and the pressure from the water will propel the fi... | 10/05/2004 |
| 6779459 | Pyrotechnic projectile launcher Pyrotechnic fireworks launch apparatus is provided. The apparatus includes a base to which is affixed a male-configured launching cylinder adapted to accept thereover, in combination, an internally cylindrical, female-configured projectile, wherein the projectile ha... | 08/24/2004 |
| 6508178 | Aerial fireworks product having synthetic resinous stabilizing base The product includes a self-propelled aerial pyrotechnic device and an upright launch tube for the device. The device is closely confined within the launch tube so as to be maintained in an essentially truly vertical orientation in preparation for launch.... | 01/21/2003 |
| 6412418 | Aerial fireworks product The product includes an upright launch tube adapted to be self-supporting on a horizontal surface and a self-propelled aerial pyrotechnic device adapted to be received within a fairly closely confined relationship within the tube in preparation for launch... | 07/02/2002 |
| 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 |
| 6230627 | Method and apparatus for removing abandoned offshore fixed platform A method and apparatus for removing abandoned or obsolete fixed platforms in a marine environment is provided. The apparatus includes a delivery system having an expandable frame carrying explosive charges. The frame includes curved sections which are adj... | 05/15/2001 |
| 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 |
| 6125763 | Integral solid booster and hybrid thrust sustaining system and projectile incorporating the same A rocket according to the invention includes a motor having a fuel chamber and an oxidizer tank, a nose portion provided forward of the motor, and a nozzle surrounded by fins provided aft of the motor. The fuel chamber is provided with a relatively centra... | 10/03/2000 |
| 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 |
| 5567907 | Fireworks support apparatus A fireworks support apparatus broadly includes a fireworks support assembly and a positioning assembly. The support assembly includes a launching member, support structure, and at least one elastomeric band. The launching member, configured for receiving ... | 10/22/1996 |
| 5386777 | Rocket motor construction from porous binder core Rocket motors are constructed by encasing a solid porous poly(vinyl alcohol) core in the shape of the propellant grain with motor casing material in the same manner as motor casing material is conventionally applied over a disposable or removable mandrel.... | 02/07/1995 |
| 4771695 | Launching stand for fireworks A holder for fireworks comprising a pair of rigid uprights of sheet material and a number of rigid plates or shelves of sheet material extending between the uprights. Slots in the respective components provide for assembly into a self-supporting fireworks... | 09/20/1988 |
| 4724768 | Rocket-type line throwing apparatus A line throwing rocket arrangement is disclosed which is normally stored in a generally rectangular case. The set includes at least one rocket provided with a guide sleeve generally integral with the body of the rocket but disposed exteriorly thereof. Dur... | 02/16/1988 |
| 4721042 | Missiles with annular flare A missile includes an annular flare element 18 which is housed between the outer skin of the missile and the propulsion nozzle 14. The flare element allows the propulsion efflux to be as fully expanded as possible while still providing a large area of fla... | 01/26/1988 |
| 4593602 | Rocket weapon system and method therefor An improved rifle-actuated rocket weapon system and an improved method for iming the system in relation to a short range target by firing one or more tracer bullets until it is aimed at the target for launching the rocket weapon. The system is generally ma... | 06/10/1986 |
| 4590860 | Constant pressure end burning gas generator End burning gas generators for use either as propulsion systems or means for generating large volume of gases for various purposes such as the generation of the fuel for a ducted rocket engine, the rapid inflation of air bags for personal protection or re... | 05/27/1986 |
| 4539910 | Igniter pellet cup A consumable sealed plastic cup containing ignition pellets is assembled into end cap at the forward end of a solid fuel rocket motor with sufficient clearance to allow leak test gas to bypass it and thereby expose the port seals of the through bulkhead i... | 09/10/1985 |
