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US4236348A
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Toy space gun
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1979-02-26
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Granted: 1980-12-02
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Expires: 1999-02-26
Abstract
Abstract A toy space gun comprising a hollow chamber and an elongate hollow cylindrical barrel extending therefrom, both of opaque molded plastic construction. A strobe unit including a strobe lamp is responsive to an operator trigger for generating a high intensity light flash of short duration. The lamp is mounted at the inner barrel end by a concave reflector which cooperates with a reflective internal surface in the barrel for projecting a major portion of the light flash through the barrel in a condensed pattern.
Inventors
- 👤 Steven M. DuLac
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 20:54
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63H; A63H5/00; A63H5/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
154 words
A toy gun comprising a hollow body of opaque construction and defining a firing chamber, an elongated hollow barrel of opaque construction extending axially from said body and having an internal end opening into said chamber, said barrel being optically transparent through its axial length and having an internal surface of optically reflective material, outwardly concave reflective means mounted within said chamber to enclose said internal end of said barrel, a lamp carried by said concave reflective means adjacent said internal barrel end such that light generated by said lamp is substantially isolated from said chamber by said reflective means and is substantially entirely projected through said barrel, a trigger mounted on said body and including operator responsive switch means extending from within said chamber, and power means disposed within said chamber and connected to said lamp and said switch means for generating light energy at said lamp for remote projection through said barrel.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
154 words
A toy gun comprising a hollow body of opaque construction and defining a firing chamber, an elongated hollow barrel of opaque construction extending axially from said body and having an internal end opening into said chamber, said barrel being optically transparent through its axial length and having an internal surface of optically reflective material, outwardly concave reflective means mounted within said chamber to enclose said internal end of said barrel, a lamp carried by said concave reflective means adjacent said internal barrel end such that light generated by said lamp is substantially isolated from said chamber by said reflective means and is substantially entirely projected through said barrel, a trigger mounted on said body and including operator responsive switch means extending from within said chamber, and power means disposed within said chamber and connected to said lamp and said switch means for generating light energy at said lamp for remote projection through said barrel.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
45 words
The toy gun set forth in claim 1 wherein said power means comprises strobe means in said chamber coupled to said lamp and said switch means for generating a high intensity light flash of short duration at said lamp for remote projection through said barrel.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
34 words
The toy gun set forth in claim 1 or 2 wherein said chamber and barrel are of opaque molded plastic construction, and wherein said reflective internal surface comprises a coating of optically reflective material.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
39 words
The toy gun set forth in claim 1 or 2 wherein said chamber and barrel are of opaque molded plastic construction, and wherein said reflective internal surface comprises a sleeve of optically reflective material secured internally of said barrel.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1983-12-02 | 1984-06-02 | 1984-12-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1987-12-02 | 1988-06-02 | 1988-12-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1991-12-02 | 1992-06-02 | 1992-12-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |