Toy launcher with safety projectiles
US9097483B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 21, 2013 |
| Grant date | Aug 4, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 21, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF41B3/02
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A toy launcher and safety projectile combination, wherein the launcher only launches a safety projectile. The slingshot has a body with a first arm and a second arm that contain spring-loaded joints. A first elastomeric element extends laterally from the first arm. Likewise, a second elastomeric element extends laterally from the second arm. A safely projectile is provided. The safety projectile has a first slotted channel that is accessible through a first open end and a second slotted channel that is accessible through a second open end. The safety projectile temporarily attaches to the first elastomeric element and the second elastomeric element during launching by having the first slotted channel receive the first free end of the first elastomeric element and having the second slotted channel receive the second free end of the second elastomeric element. The safety projectile is then pulled back and released.
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