IP Library Granted Patent US 11,402,182
Granted Patent B2
US 11,402,182 · App. 17/018,541 · Granted Aug 2, 2022

Fireworks firing device

Inventors: Michael A. Ingram (Springfield, MO); Brandon S. Corn (Springfield, MO); Kevin R. Gilfillan (Rocklin, CA); Michael H. Ingram (Springfield, MO)
Assignee: PROFESSIONAL PYROTECHNICS GROUP, LLC
F42B4/20
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Patent No.
US 11,402,182
App. No.
17/018,541
Granted
Aug 2, 2022
Kind
B2
Abstract

A pyrotechnics support apparatus includes a base structure with side walls connected to end walls to define an internal cavity. A tab member extends at an angle from each of the end walls across a width of the end walls. The tab members each include a plurality of slots. A plurality of dividers are selectively connectable to the base structure in the slots in the tab members and between the end walls. The support apparatus provides a sturdy foundation for the safe and precise firing of an array of pyrotechnic devices and is specifically configured to increase efficiency and safety.

Claims (26)

1. A pyrotechnics support apparatus comprising:

a base structure including side walls connected to end walls to define an internal cavity;

a tab member extending at an angle from each of the end walls across a width of the end walls, the tab members each including a plurality of slots;

a plurality of dividers selectively connectable to the base structure in the slots in the tab members and between the end walls; and

a plurality of pyro pegs extending at an angle from each end of the tab members, the pyro pegs being configured to separate and organize pyrotechnics wiring and an electric match prior to, during and after pyrotechnics discharge, wherein the pyro pegs are substantially T-shaped.

2. A pyrotechnics support apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein each of the plurality of dividers includes a main body and slot inserts at respective distal ends of the main body, wherein the slot inserts are engageable with the slots in the tab members.

3. A pyrotechnics support apparatus according to claim 2 , wherein the main body of the dividers tapers from top to bottom.

4. A pyrotechnics support apparatus according to claim 1 , further comprising handle extensions extending from and continuous with the side walls, the handle extensions including openings therein that define handles for the apparatus.

5. A pyrotechnics support apparatus according to claim 4 , wherein with the plurality of dividers installed in the base structure, the handles are positioned above a top line of the dividers.

6. A pyrotechnics support apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the pyro pegs are oriented substantially parallel with the end walls of the base structure.

7. A pyrotechnics support apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the side walls and the end walls of the base support are tapered such that the apparatus is nestable with an adjacent support apparatus.

8. A pyrotechnics support apparatus according to claim 1 , further comprising a pyro post aperture formed in at least one corner of one of the tab members.

9. A pyrotechnics support apparatus according to claim 8 , wherein the pyro post apertures are formed in each corner of the tab members.

10. A pyrotechnics support apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the base structure is formed of high density polyethylene.

11. A pyrotechnics support apparatus according to claim 10 , wherein the plurality of dividers are formed of high density polyethylene.

12. A pyrotechnics support apparatus comprising:

a base structure including side walls connected to end walls to define an internal cavity;

a tab member extending at an angle from each of the end walls across a width of the end walls, the tab members each including a plurality of slots;

a plurality of dividers selectively connectable to the base structure in the slots in the tab members and between the end walls, wherein each of the plurality of dividers includes a main body and slot inserts at respective distal ends of the main body, wherein the slot inserts are engageable with the slots in the tab members;

handle extensions extending from and continuous with the side walls, the handle extensions including openings therein that define handles for the apparatus; and

a plurality of T-shaped pyro pegs extending at an angle from each end of the tab members and oriented substantially parallel with the end walls of the base structure, the pyro pegs being configured to separate and organize pyrotechnics wiring and an electric match prior to, during and after pyrotechnics discharge.

13. A pyrotechnics support apparatus according to claim 12 , wherein the side walls and the end walls of the base support are tapered such that the apparatus is nestable with an adjacent support apparatus.

14. A pyrotechnics support apparatus according to claim 12 further comprising a pyro post aperture formed in at least one corner of one of the tab members.

15. A pyrotechnics support apparatus according to claim 14 , wherein the pyro post apertures are formed in each corner of the tab members.

16. A pyrotechnics support apparatus according to claim 12 , wherein the base structure is formed of high density polyethylene.

17. A pyrotechnics support apparatus according to claim 16 , wherein the plurality of dividers are formed of high density polyethylene.

Assignments (2)
CHANGE OF NAME Recorded Mar 24, 2022
From: PYRO SPEC PRO SHOWS, LLC
To: PROFESSIONAL PYROTECHNICS GROUP, LLC
Reel/Frame 059497/0545 →
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Sep 11, 2020
From: INGRAM, MICHAEL A.; CORN, BRANDON S.; GILFILLAN, KEVIN R.; INGRAM, MICHAEL H.
To: PYRO SPEC PRO SHOWS, LLC
Reel/Frame 053749/0295 →
Continuity (3)
Provisional Application 62912191 · Oct 8, 2019
Provisional Application 62898838 · Sep 11, 2019
Related Publication 20210072004A1 · Mar 11, 2021
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