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Signal launcher

US3975852A · kind A · utility

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4Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 20, 1975
Grant dateAug 24, 1976
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Expiry dateFeb 20, 1995

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF41C3/02
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A pistol-type signal launcher having a spring-actuated hammer carrying the firing pin, a pivotally mounted barrel releasably retained in firing position by a plunger which is biased toward the barrel support cam by a spring which also biases the trigger toward cocked position, moving the sear into engagement with the hammer base; the hammer spring acts on the hammer through a rebound cam.

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