Reusable fireworks launcher with reinforcing sleeve
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IPC분류정보
국가/구분
United States(US) Patent
등록
국제특허분류(IPC7판)
F42B-004/20
F41F-001/06
F42B-004/00
출원번호
US-0759331
(2013-02-05)
등록번호
US-8807037
(2014-08-19)
발명자
/ 주소
Marietta, Michael
출원인 / 주소
Jake's Fireworks Inc.
대리인 / 주소
Hovey Williams LLP
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초록▼
An improved, multiple-use fireworks launcher (10) is provided for the launching of fireworks such as an artillery shell (40) having a lower lift charge (42) and an upper effect charge (44). The launcher (10) includes a base (12), with an upstanding, open-top launch tube (14) operably coupled with th
An improved, multiple-use fireworks launcher (10) is provided for the launching of fireworks such as an artillery shell (40) having a lower lift charge (42) and an upper effect charge (44). The launcher (10) includes a base (12), with an upstanding, open-top launch tube (14) operably coupled with the base (12). A reinforcing section (16) is positioned about the lower end of launch tube (14), and preferably comprises a tubular sleeve (36) tightly secured to the outer surface (32) of launch tube (14). The combined thickness of the tube (14) and section (16) are sufficient to prevent catastrophic failure of the launcher (10) in the event a shell (40) is improperly placed within the tube (14) in an inverted condition with the lift charge (42) thereof positioned over the effect charge (44).
대표청구항▼
1. A fireworks launcher operable to launch a fireworks artillery shell having a lift charge and an effect charge, said launcher comprising: a base;an elongated, upright launch tube secured to said base and configured to receive said shell, said launch tube having a tubular wall presenting an uppermo
1. A fireworks launcher operable to launch a fireworks artillery shell having a lift charge and an effect charge, said launcher comprising: a base;an elongated, upright launch tube secured to said base and configured to receive said shell, said launch tube having a tubular wall presenting an uppermost open end remote from said base, an inner surface and an outer surface, and a tubular wall thickness between said inner and outer surfaces,said base including a base wall positioned outwardly from the launch tube to restrict the launch tube from tipping; anda reinforcing section from positioned above said base and in surrounding relationship to a portion of said outer surface of the tubular wall of the launch tube above said base,said launch tube being operable to permit ignition and launching of said shell when properly placed within said launch tube with said lift charge beneath said effect charge, the combined thickness of said tubular wall and said reinforcing section being sufficient to withstand potentially destructive forces generated within said launch tube in order to maintain the structural integrity of the launcher, in the event that said fireworks artillery shell is improperly placed within said launch tube and ignited in an inverted condition with said lift charge disposed above said effect charge. 2. The fireworks launcher of claim 1, wherein said reinforcing section is integrally molded with the launch tube. 3. The fireworks launcher of claim 1, an inner surface of said reinforcing section being adhesively connected with said tubular wall outer surface. 4. The fireworks launcher of claim 1, wherein said tubular wall and said reinforcing section are formed of high density polyethylene. 5. The fireworks launcher of claim 1, wherein said reinforcing section abuts said base. 6. The fireworks launcher of claim 1, wherein said reinforcing section has a height which is at least about 20% of the total height of said tubular wall. 7. The fireworks launcher of claim 1, wherein said combined thickness of said tubular wall and said reinforcing section is at least about 40% greater than said tubular wall thickness. 8. The fireworks launcher of claim 1, wherein the reinforcing section has a height which is from about 25% to 50% of the total height of said tubular wall. 9. The fireworks launcher of claim 1, wherein said combined thickness of said tubular wall and said reinforcing section is about 45% to 70% greater than said tubular wall thickness. 10. The fireworks launcher of claim 1, wherein the base includes a sidewall spaced from the launch tube and depending from the base wall to engage the ground. 11. A fireworks launcher operable to launch a fireworks artillery shell having a lift charge and an effect charge, said launcher comprising: a base;an elongated, upright launch tube located above said base and configured to receive said shell, said launch tube having a tubular wall presenting an uppermost open end remote from said base, an inner surface and an outer surface, and a tubular wall thickness between said inner and outer surfaces,said base including a base wall positioned outwardly from the launch tube to restrict the launch tube from tipping; anda reinforcing section integrally molded with said launch tube and positioned above said base in surrounding relationship with a portion of said tubular wall of said launch tube above said base,said launch tube being operable to permit ignition and launching of said shell when properly placed within said launch tube with said lift charge beneath said effect charge, the combined thickness of said tubular wall and said reinforcing section being sufficient to withstand potentially destructive forces generated within said launch tube in order to maintain the structural integrity of the launcher, in the event that said fireworks artillery shell is improperly placed within said launch tube and ignited in an inverted condition with said lift charge disposed above said effect charge. 12. The fireworks launcher of claim 11, wherein said tubular wall and said reinforcing section are formed of high density polyethylene. 13. The fireworks launcher of claim 11, wherein said reinforcing section abuts said base. 14. The fireworks launcher of claim 11, wherein said reinforcing section has a height which is at least about 20% of the total height of said tubular wall. 15. The fireworks launcher of claim 11, wherein said combined thickness of said tubular wall and said reinforcing section is at least about 40% greater than said tubular wall thickness. 16. The fireworks launcher of claim 11, wherein the reinforcing section has a height which is from about 25% to 50% of the total height of said tubular wall. 17. The fireworks launcher of claim 11, wherein the base includes a sidewall spaced from the launch tube and depending from the base wall to engage the ground. 18. A fireworks launcher operable to launch a fireworks artillery shell having a lift charge and an effect charge, said launcher comprising: a base;an elongated, upright launch tube located above said base and configured to receive said shell, said launch tube having a tubular wall presenting an uppermost open end remote from said base, an inner surface and an outer surface, and a tubular wall thickness between said inner and outer surfaces,said base including a base wall positioned outwardly from the launch tube to restrict the launch tube from tipping; anda reinforcing section integrally molded with said launch tube and positioned above said base and in surrounding relationship with a portion of said outer surface of the tubular wall of said launch tube above said base, wherein said reinforcing section has a height which is at least about 20% of the total height of said tubular wall,said launch tube being operable to permit ignition and launching of said shell when properly placed within said launch tube with said lift charge beneath said effect charge, the combined thickness of said tubular wall and said reinforcing section being sufficient to withstand potentially destructive forces generated within said launch tube in order to maintain the structural integrity of the launcher, in the event that said fireworks artillery shell is improperly placed within said launch tube and ignited in an inverted condition with said lift charge disposed above said effect charge. 19. The fireworks launcher of claim 18, wherein said tubular wall and said reinforcing section are formed of high density polyethylene. 20. The fireworks launcher of claim 19, wherein said reinforcing section abuts said base. 21. The fireworks launcher of claim 18, wherein said combined thickness of said tubular wall and said reinforcing section is at least about 40% greater than said tubular wall thickness. 22. The fireworks launcher of claim 21, wherein said combined thickness of said tubular wall and said reinforcing section is about 45% to 70% greater than said tubular wall thickness. 23. The fireworks launcher of claim 18, wherein the base includes a sidewall spaced from the launch tube and depending from the base wall to engage the ground.
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