Laser sight for toy gun

Abstract

An adjustable laser sight is provided, wherein the laser sight is fastened to a toy gun, such as a water gun. The laser emits a beam providing a method for aiming the stream of water, thereby providing amusement by way of simulating the visual effect of “real” laser sights on actual weapons.

Description

FIELD OF ENDEAVOR [0001] The present invention relates generally to aiming a stream of liquid at a target. The invention has industrial application in machines that target liquid streams, firefighting applications, and amusement applications. Among amusement devices and toys, the invention relates to use of lasers in toys. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0002] Laser sights are typically high-precision devices attached to lethal weapons such as pistols, rifles, and hunting bows. Historically, the cost of lasers has largely precluded their use in toys. However, the relatively low cost of modern diode lasers now makes it a realistic and cost effective proposition to mount a laser sight to a toy gun primarily as a novelty, to simulate a real laser-sighted gun. [0003] By combining a laser with a toy water gun, the user of the toy experiences an additional element of fun. Allowing the beam to be adjusted in the vertical adds to the amusement, while further providing a method of improving the...

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Benefits of technology

[0008] Furthermore, this provides a way to enhance sight aiming for a water gun, thereby illuminating the target area of a water gun with real laser light.

[0010] (a) to provide a simple and relatively low cost laser sight for a toy water gun;

[0011] (b) to provide the user of a toy water gun to experience the feel, fun, and visual effect of a “real” laser-sighted weapon embodied in a low-cost toy;

[0014] In accordance with at least one embodiment of the present invention, a sight assembly with a low-cost red diode laser module is attached to a water gun. The laser sight assembly provides a method for illuminating a target with laser light from a simple toy water gun.

[0016] A power button disposed proximate to the water gun's trigger allows the user to activate the laser beam by pressing with the user's thumb or finger, typically prior to squeezing the trigger to shoot the water. The procedure of activating the laser beam mounted to the water gun results in a general visual effect identical to that seen of precision laser sights normally attached to lethal weapons. The adjustable embodiment of the present invention provides a method of improving targeting accuracy before squirting the water.

Problems solved by technology

Historically, the cost of lasers has largely precluded their use in toys.

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