US4443014A
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Combat simulator means
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1981-07-27
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Granted: 1984-04-17
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Expires: 2001-07-27
Abstract
Abstract A device adaptable to inexpensive models to operate either in a mode of being attacked or an attack mode that permits sequential shooting of energy within a predetermined angle profile and, within range limits, the receipt of such energy whereupon visual indication of a successful attack can be indicated.
Inventors
- 👤 Bernard Kovit
- 👤 Richard G. Koenig
- 👤 Robert W. Kress
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 13:07
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63H; A63H27/00; A63H30/00; A63H30/02; A63H30/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
158 words
A simulator of combat engagement of a first means, said simulator including: a remote control means; a first receiver within the first means for the receiving signals of the remote control means for control of the first means, said first receiver also having a "fire" controlling and "kill" indicating output signals; a connector having one portion thereof on said first means; a detachable means for the first means having the other portion of the connector, a second receiver, a pulse width modulator, a transmitter and a hit counter in a circuit connected with the one portion upon assembly of detachable means to the first means to permit signals from the output signals of said first receiver to place said detachable means under command of said remote control means, said detachable means having mode control means to control operation of said first means either as a commanded passive target means to indicate combat effectiveness or as a firing means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
158 words
A simulator of combat engagement of a first means, said simulator including: a remote control means; a first receiver within the first means for the receiving signals of the remote control means for control of the first means, said first receiver also having a "fire" controlling and "kill" indicating output signals; a connector having one portion thereof on said first means; a detachable means for the first means having the other portion of the connector, a second receiver, a pulse width modulator, a transmitter and a hit counter in a circuit connected with the one portion upon assembly of detachable means to the first means to permit signals from the output signals of said first receiver to place said detachable means under command of said remote control means, said detachable means having mode control means to control operation of said first means either as a commanded passive target means to indicate combat effectiveness or as a firing means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
131 words
A process to simulate combat engagement, said process comprising the steps of: directionally and range tuning a combat simulator receiver to a desired sensitivity in direction and range to effect varied skill requirements; directionally and range tuning a combat simulator transmitter to a desired sensitivity in direction and range for increasing and decreasing skill requirements to effect a kill; orienting a transmitter of one combatant in proximity of the receiver of another combatant; transmitting energy from a remote location to start the attack program of the one combatant transmitter processing signals receiving by the other combatant receiver to an indicator means; indicating a "kill " at the other combatant whenever the energy of the one combatant's transmitter signals of proper direction, range and duration are received by the the another combatant.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
131 words
A process to simulate combat engagement, said process comprising the steps of: directionally and range tuning a combat simulator receiver to a desired sensitivity in direction and range to effect varied skill requirements; directionally and range tuning a combat simulator transmitter to a desired sensitivity in direction and range for increasing and decreasing skill requirements to effect a kill; orienting a transmitter of one combatant in proximity of the receiver of another combatant; transmitting energy from a remote location to start the attack program of the one combatant transmitter processing signals receiving by the other combatant receiver to an indicator means; indicating a "kill " at the other combatant whenever the energy of the one combatant's transmitter signals of proper direction, range and duration are received by the the another combatant.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
122 words
A combat simulator comprising: a power source; receiver means to receive control signals and signals indicating gunfire directed toward said receiver; a counter means to time the duration of received signals and trigger when a preset duration is reached; signal modulator means connected to said counter means to control signal output of said modulator means; servo means connected by said signal modulator means to be operable in accordance with the output of said receiver, counter and modulator means; "kill" indicator means connected to said servo means; switch means connecting said power source to said receiver means, said counter means and said servo means; and transmitter means connected to said switch means and said power source to transmit timed signals simulating gunfire blasts.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
122 words
A combat simulator comprising: a power source; receiver means to receive control signals and signals indicating gunfire directed toward said receiver; a counter means to time the duration of received signals and trigger when a preset duration is reached; signal modulator means connected to said counter means to control signal output of said modulator means; servo means connected by said signal modulator means to be operable in accordance with the output of said receiver, counter and modulator means; "kill" indicator means connected to said servo means; switch means connecting said power source to said receiver means, said counter means and said servo means; and transmitter means connected to said switch means and said power source to transmit timed signals simulating gunfire blasts.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
18 words
In combination with the simulator of claim 3 a remote control means for control of said transmitter/receiver means.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
15 words
The simulator of claim 3 and further comprising directional tuning means for said receiver means.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
16 words
The simulator pod of claim 3 and further comprising range tuning means for said receiver means.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
16 words
The simulator of claims 3 or 4 and further comprising directional tuning means for said transmitter.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
18 words
The simulator of claims 3 or 4 and further comprising directional and range tuning means for said transmitter.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
28 words
The simulator of claims 3 or 4 and further comprising directional and range tuning means for said transmitter and directional and range tuning means for said receiver means.
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