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Toy hand grenade with timer mechanism

US8733334B2 · kind B2 · utility

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20Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateNov 9, 2011
Grant dateMay 27, 2014
Priority date
Expiry dateAug 22, 2032

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF41B15/00
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A toy hand grenade has a plurality of bores which receive soft darts. A launcher is received in each bore and is spring loaded. An actuator retains the launchers in a spring-loaded, unactuated position. The actuator is displaceable relative to the body to release the launchers and substantially concurrently eject the darts from the hand grenade. A pin or a clip may be employed to lock the actuator in a locked position. A timer is employed to delay actuation of the actuator to release the launchers and eject the darts from the hand grenade. A sandbag ring is imposed to ensure proper orientation and stability of the hand grenade for the timer actuated feature.

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