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Noise-making apparatus and method

US9420778B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Inventors

Dennis E. Tiberius · Alpine, US
Richard B. Mason · Cherry Hill, US
Jonathan S. Willson · Cecil, US
Benjamin T. Tiberius · Highland, US

Key dates

Filing date	Sep 30, 2014
Grant date	Aug 23, 2016
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Feb 21, 2035

Classification

Technology area (CPC G)Physics
CPC primaryG10K5/00
WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A pneumatic engine for metering or controlling of flow of compressed gas. is disclosed. In certain embodiments, the flow may be used to sound a whistle. The engine may include a body comprising a first chamber having an exit aperture, a second chamber having an entrance aperture, and a bolt aperture connecting the first chamber to the second chamber. A bolt may be positioned within the bolt aperture and extending into the first chamber and into the second chamber. The bolt may comprise a conduit extending therewithin. The conduit may place the first chamber in fluid communication with the second chamber. The bolt may selectively travel within the body through a range of motion. The range of motion may comprise a first position wherein the bolt blocks the exit aperture and a second position wherein the bolt does not block the exit aperture.

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