Simulated assault weapon

US6099316A · kind A · utility

Assignee

• Universal Studios LLC · US

Inventors

• Alan M. Levy · Los Angeles, US
• James R. Schmidt · Burbank, US
• Michael R. Hinchliffe · Los Angeles, US
• Garland L. Markley · Los Angeles, US
• Philip K. Richardson · Los Angeles, US
• Paul B. Davis · Los Angeles, US
• George Konovalov · Los Angeles, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Apr 29, 1998
• Grant date: Aug 8, 2000
• Expiry date: Apr 29, 2018

Classification

• Technology area (CPC A): Human Necessities
• CPC primary: A63J5/02
• WIPO field: Furniture, games
• WIPO sector: Other fields

Abstract

A simulated weapon creates a muzzle flash and smoke effect. The simulated weapon has an elongated tube portion having a closed end and an open end. A high-intensity light source enters the elongated tube near the closed end. A communication passageway in the elongated tube conducts a pulse of theatrical haze through the weapon. A target illuminator is mounted on the elongated tube. A pressurized pulse of theatrical haze is delivered through a barrel of the weapon. The high-intensity light source is flashed as the pressurized pulse of theatrical haze exits the barrel.