Toy gun and glow in the dark projectile
US6648726B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 11, 2001 |
| Grant date | Nov 18, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 11, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF42B12/38
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A system and a method for launching glow-in-the-dark projectiles from a projectile launcher wherein the toy comprises projectiles exposed to light prior to being launched and a firing mechanism wherein a portion of the firing mechanism is positioned with the projectile prior to being fired from the launcher. In one embodiment, the firing mechanism comprises a light for exposing the projectile to radiation prior to being fired from the gun. The present invention is well suited for use as a toy projectile launcher wherein the toy may be used in dark or low-light areas.
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