US4380437A
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Small weapons simulator
Assignee: WHLM Inc A CORP OF ALABAMA
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Filing: 1981-09-04
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Granted: 1983-04-19
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Expires: 2001-09-04
Abstract
Abstract A small weapons simulator in which a plurality of functioning and control modules are supported by a gun body having an exterior configuration to simulate a real weapon. The functioning modules include a laser beam transmitter to synthesize the trajectory of a bullet, recoil simulating means, sound simulating means and means to develop a lifting force on the forward portion of the gun body upon trigger actuation of the trigger, the recoil means and the sound simulating means to synthesize the characteristic of muzzle-rise on discharging a projectile from a weapon.
Inventors
- 👤 G. Wirth Yarborough, Jr.
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 11:37
CPC Classifications
F; F41; F41G; F41G3/00; F41G3/26; F41G3/2616; F41G3/2622; F41G3/2655; F41A; F41A33/00; F41A33/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
129 words
A small weapons simulator for marksmanship training, said simulator comprising: a gun body having an external buttstock, action housing, forestock and muzzle configuration resembling a weapon to be simulated; a transmitter supported within said body for transmitting a light beam forwardly along the barrel axis of said body; recoil means supported within said body to develop a rearwardly directed force impulse when actuated, said recoil means comprising a pneumatic piston-cylinder module; muzzle rise simulating means for developing a force upon actuation to lift the forward portion of said body; and means for simultaneously actuating said transmitter, said recoil means and said muzzle rise means, said actuating means comprising means defining a supply of compressed air to said gun body and trigger actuated valve means for actuating said piston-cylinder module.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
129 words
A small weapons simulator for marksmanship training, said simulator comprising: a gun body having an external buttstock, action housing, forestock and muzzle configuration resembling a weapon to be simulated; a transmitter supported within said body for transmitting a light beam forwardly along the barrel axis of said body; recoil means supported within said body to develop a rearwardly directed force impulse when actuated, said recoil means comprising a pneumatic piston-cylinder module; muzzle rise simulating means for developing a force upon actuation to lift the forward portion of said body; and means for simultaneously actuating said transmitter, said recoil means and said muzzle rise means, said actuating means comprising means defining a supply of compressed air to said gun body and trigger actuated valve means for actuating said piston-cylinder module.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
39 words
The apparatus recited in claim 1 wherein said muzzle rise simulating means comprises a downwardly directed nozzle projecting from said forestock, and means for delivering a pulse of compressed air through said nozzle upon actuation of said valve means.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1986-04-18 | 1986-10-18 | 1987-04-19 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1990-04-18 | 1990-10-18 | 1991-04-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1994-04-18 | 1994-10-18 | 1995-04-19 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |