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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7798066 | Motorized pyrotechnic system One aspect of the invention provides a firing apparatus that provides an arcuate visual effect. The firing apparatus includes a motor, an enclosure housing the motor and an arm connected to a shaft of the motor for moving a pyrotechnic device such as a gerb. Another... | 09/21/2010 |
| 7509910 | Motorized pyrotechnic system One aspect of the invention provides a firing apparatus that provides an arcuate visual effect. The firing apparatus includes a motor, an enclosure housing the motor and an arm connected to a shaft of the motor for moving a pyrotechnic device such as a gerb. Another... | 03/31/2009 |
| 7493859 | System and method for zero latency distributed processing of timed pyrotechnic events A method for achieving zero, or near zero, latency timed pyrotechnic events by utilizing distributed processing is presented. A list of timed events may be used to synchronize a pyrotechnic firing sequence with music or other external events. This list is distribute... | 02/24/2009 |
| 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 |
| 7278355 | Enhanced efficiency pyrotechnic shell A multiple stage pyrotechnic shell apparatus is disclosed. The invention has enhanced efficiency to increase lift and reduce the risk of one or more of the charges from exploding near the ground. The enhanced efficiency is obtained through the novel use of shaped br... | 10/09/2007 |
| 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 |
| 7140301 | Forming temporary airborne images A temporary airborne image is formed by the steps of arranging a plurality of projectiles in each of one or more barrel assemblies wherein the projectiles include image forming matter; firing a predetermined number of the plurality of projectiles from selected barre... | 11/28/2006 |
| 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 |
| 6899033 | Firecracker packaging A firecracker packaging is provided which enables both carrying a single ignition detonation of a large number of firecrackers in an attractive package resembling a giant firecracker. At least one and preferably a plurality of spiral-wound strings of firecrackers ha... | 05/31/2005 |
| 6840177 | Fireworks device A fireworks device, including a number of light effect devices as a replacement for traditional pyrotechnic stars. Each light effect device includes electrical/electronic light sources, preferably high-intensity light-emitting diodes, an energy-storage device and a ... | 01/11/2005 |
| 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 |
| RE38592 | Multiple effect pyrotechnic shell A multiple effect pyrotechnic shell (20), having a lift chamber (22), primary break (24), secondary break (26), and a tertiary break (28) has a desired weight distribution to inhibit tumbling. The secondary break weight is less tha... | 09/21/2004 |
| 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 |
| 6530327 | Method and apparatus for burning pyrotechnic compositions A pyrotechnic device and method for making the same is disclosed which includes a pyrotechnic composition comprising a fuel, an oxidizing agent, and at least one of a metal salt and metal powder; wherein the pyrotechnic composition further comprises a cyl... | 03/11/2003 |
| 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 |
| 6457415 | Fireworks stand A launching device for launching multiple aerial fireworks in succession from the launching device has a tubular member having a wall defining an internal perimeter sized and shaped to receive conventional aerial fireworks shells. A unitary base is mounta... | 10/01/2002 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 6324981 | Pyrotechnic projectile for producing continuous patterns in the sky The invention concerns a pyrotechnic projectile comprising a body containing a bursting charge (4) and a combustible charge (5) which is ignited and dispersed by the bursting charge (4), characterized in that the combustible charge (5) is formed by a meta... | 12/04/2001 |
| 6289815 | Device for controlling bird strike hazards A device for dispersing birds in airport areas, including a self-propelled projectile with a delayed firing element (15, 18, 27, 29) and a sound-effect charge (9) designed to scare birds away and housed in said projectile.... | 09/18/2001 |
| 6283033 | Multiple effect pyrotechnic shell A multiple effect pyrotechnic shell (20), having a lift chamber (22), primary break (24), secondary break (26), and a tertiary break (28) has a desired weight distribution to inhibit tumbling. The secondary break weight is less than the primary break weig... | 09/04/2001 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 5917142 | Fusee cap having a spark deflector shield A fusee cap includes a fusee cap body having a scratch surface for frictional engagement with the head of a fusee to cause fusee ignition and a spark deflector shield projecting from the fusee cap body to deflect sparks produced during ignition.... | 06/29/1999 |
| 5841061 | Air-fuel aerial fireworks display device An aerial fireworks display device includes a plastic bottle for holding a quantity of combustible liquid, such as diesel fuel, and a one piece plastic lid structure which is threadable onto the bottle and has an open-topped depending well portion in whic... | 11/24/1998 |
| 5739462 | Method and apparatus for creating pyrotechnic effects A pyrotechnic device includes a launcher for launching and igniting a plurality of pyrotechnic stars for creating an aerial fireworks display. The launcher comprises a launching tube having an igniter that ignites the pyrotechnic stars as they are being e... | 04/14/1998 |
| 5691500 | Remotely-actuated fireworks launcher apparatus A remotely-actuated fireworks launcher apparatus includes a housing assembly, a signal receiver housed within the housing assembly, an ignition servo electrically connected to the signal receiver and housed with the housing assembly, and a servo-actuated ... | 11/25/1997 |
| 5627338 | Fireworks projectile having distinct shell configuration A system and method for launching projectiles, such as fireworks projectiles, which explode in the air into a pyrotechnic display. The projectile includes a shell constructed from a binding agent and an explosive additive which explodes the shell into sma... | 05/06/1997 |
| 5610364 | Nozzle plug for plume enhancement in a kinematic flare A decoy flare is disclosed which includes illuminant disposed within a housing. A shroud is slidably attached to the housing for deployment from a retracted position to an extended position. A plug is attached to the aft end of the shroud and is configure... | 03/11/1997 |
| 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 |
| 5526750 | Fireworks projectile having combustible shell A system and method for launching projectiles, such as fireworks projectiles, which explode in the air into a pyrotechnic display. The projectile includes a shell constructed from a binding agent and an explosive additive which explodes the shell into sma... | 06/18/1996 |
| 5429053 | Pyrotechnic fan rack A pyrotechnic fan rack for mounting a plurality of individual fireworks pieces in a fanned array. The rack has an elongated body with an arcuate top profile and a flat base. Mounting ears are formed on the base to secure the rack to a surface. A series of... | 07/04/1995 |
| 5423265 | Ribbon cartridge A ribbon cartridge comprises generally a tubular casing, a base seat submerged in the bottom portion and a plurality of rolled stripped color ribbons and color patterns thereof filled in the casing. A detonator cup filled with a predetermined amount of gu... | 06/13/1995 |
| 5400712 | Decoy flare Infrared decoy flare having box fins which deploy upon firing of the flare from an aircraft to stabilize flare trajectory and flight path, and an aerodynamic nose to also enhance flight stability, as well as plume formation and subsequent decoying.... | 03/28/1995 |
| 5357865 | Method of cloud seeding A method of cloud seeding for precipitation enhancement comprises releasing hygroscopic seeding particles from a seeding flare 10. The particles are obtained by burning, in the flare, a pyrotechnic composition which includes, as an oxidizing agent, a comp... | 10/25/1994 |
| 5343808 | Firecracker construction A firecracker construction includes a relatively small firecracker mounted within an enlarged supplemental housing so that an elongated fuse projects outwardly. Except for a portion of the projecting fuse, the smaller firecracker within the housing is com... | 09/06/1994 |
