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Remote control bumper launcher for training retrieving dogs

US4307529A · kind A · utility

11Cited by
6References
20Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateAug 17, 1979
Grant dateDec 29, 1981
Priority date
Expiry dateAug 17, 1999

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF41F7/00
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A remote control dummy launcher or bumper launcher for training retrieving dogs, incorporating a power handle of the type designed for explosive release of gas from a blank cartridge for launching a bumper or dummy mounted on the launching arm of the power handle. The launcher includes housing means supporting the power handle, a stable base for directing the power handle at a desired angle, trigger means mounted to the housing for engaging, controlling or releasing the firing pin actuating means of the power handle whereby a dummy mounted on the launching arm may be explosively launched. Radio receiver output circuit means for controlling a power supply to said launcher and for sequentially firing a plurality of such launchers are also described.

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