Systems and methods for pneumatically actuated displays for colored powder
a technology of pneumatic actuator and colored powder, which is applied in the direction of compressed gas guns, white arms/cold weapons, artificial fog/smoke generation, etc., can solve the problems of slowing down and exposing the shooter to a dangerous environmen
Inactive Publication Date: 2015-03-26
TONN ANDREW
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The patent describes a system for displaying colors using powder that can be blown by air. The system includes a hopper for loading the powder and an air inlet at the bottom of the hopper. When a signal is received, air is sent through the inlet, lifting some of the powder through a downpipe and into the air above the indicator unit. The system also has sensors that can attach to a target and generate a signal when they detect a certain condition. The technical effect is a color-display system that is easily controlled and can be used in various applications, such as reactive target systems.
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These types of traditional targets may be useful for evaluating marksmanship, but often require approaching within a few feet of the target to determine accuracy, which can slow down an event from repeated breaks, or potentially expose a shooter to a dangerous environment.
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[0018]The present disclosure relates to apparatus, systems and methods related to pneumatic displays and reactive target systems. It will be appreciated by those skilled in the art that the embodiments herein described, while illustrative, are not intended to so limit the scope of the appended claims. Those skilled in the art will also understand that various combinations or modifications of the embodiments presented herein can be made without departing from the scope of this disclosure. All such alternate embodiments are within the scope of the appended claims.
[0019]Referring to the drawing figures, FIGS. 1A, 1B, and 2 depict an indicator assembly 10A, useful in a system in accordance with the present disclosure. A surrounding frame 100 is used to support and retain the remaining components of the assembly 10A. As depicted, frame 100 may be formed from one or more pieces, such as right and left stands 100A and 100B, which fit together to form the complete frame 100.
[0020]The frame ...
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The present disclosure is directed to systems and methods for pneumatically actuated displays for colored powder. In one illustrative embodiment, an indicator unit includes a hopper into which a dispersible indication powder can be loaded. An air inlet at the bottom of the hopper aligns with a hollow downpipe extending upwards to the top of the hopper. Upon receiving a signal, a burst of air is sent through the air inlet, lifting a portion of the indication powder through the downpipe and into the air above the indicator unit. For use as part of a reactive target system, one or more sensors that can be attached to the back of a target are in communication with the indicator unit and can generate a signal upon sensing a desired condition.
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CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]This application claims priority to and incorporates by reference all of the subject matter included in Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 61 / 882,199, which was filed Sep. 26, 2013.TECHNICAL FIELD[0002]The present disclosure relates to pneumatically actuated displays for colored powder, including reactive targeting systems and associated methods.BACKGROUND[0003]For practicing marksmanship, whether with a bow and arrow, air gun, or firearm, there are primarily two types of targets available for use. Traditional targets, which may be made of paper or plastic and / or steel “gong” targets. These types of traditional targets may be useful for evaluating marksmanship, but often require approaching within a few feet of the target to determine accuracy, which can slow down an event from repeated breaks, or potentially expose a shooter to a dangerous environment.[0004]Reactive targets have become increasingly popular and provide users an insta...
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IPC IPC(8): F41J5/22F41J5/24
CPCF41J5/24F41J5/22F41B11/62F41B11/81F41H9/06
Inventor TONN, ANDREWSCHAFER, NICKGILBERT, TYLER
Owner TONN ANDREW