IP Library Patent Application 18428926
Patent Application
App. No. 18/428,926

SYSTEMS, METHODS AND DEVICES FOR CONTROLLING IGNITION AND LAUNCHES

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Patent No.
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App. No.
18/428,926
Abstract

Systems, methods, and devices for transmitting and controlling ignition output of a controller having a power source, a programmable interface, a wireless transmission module, and an ignition output unit are disclosed.

Claims (73)

1 . (canceled)

2 . A system for providing signals and controlling ignition output for a launch controller comprising:

an electronic controller comprising:

a power source providing power to a printed circuit board and circuitry;

the printed circuit board having an ignition output, a programming interface, and wireless module, the printed circuit board providing electrical connection between the ignition output, programming interface, and wireless module;

a personal electronic device capable of establishing a wireless connection between the personal electronic device and the electronic controller for sending signals to and receiving signals from the electronic controller.

3 . A system of claim 2 , the electronic controller having one or more of:

an RBG LED,

a reset button,

a power switch,

an arm/disarm switch

a multi-purpose button, and

a buzzer.

4 . A system of claim 2 , the electronic controller being wirelessly connected to the personal electronic device via a Bluetooth® connection or WiFi or other wireless connection.

5 . A system of claim 2 , the electronic controller capable of connecting to the personal electronic device and maintaining a connection while the electronic controller one of the following states:

idle state;

countdown state; and

ignition state.

6 . A system of claim 2 , the electronic controller further comprising, at least one of:

an over-current protection circuit,

a continuity detection circuit, and

a minimum voltage circuit.

7 . A system of claim 2 , the electronic controller being powered by one of:

alkaline or lithium AA batteries;

alkaline or lithium 9V batteries;

a rechargeable battery pack providing between 4V and 15V.

8 . A system of claim 2 , the electronic controller having a top side and a bottom side, the top side having the electrical components and circuitry, the bottom side having a battery holder mounted to it.

9 . A system of claim 8 , the electronic controller and battery holder being enclosed in a case, enclosure, or housing.

10 . A system of claim 2 , the electronic controller further having ignition leads.

11 . A system of claim 2 , the personal electronic device having a touch screen and user interface for providing input to send signals to and receive signals from the electronic controller.

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19 . An electronic wirelessly configurable and connectable launch controller device for providing ignition output comprising:

a power source providing power to a printed circuit board and circuitry;

the printed circuit board having an ignition output, a programming interface, and wireless module, the printed circuit board providing electrical connection between the ignition output, programming interface, and wireless module; and

one or more of:

an RBG LED,

a reset button,

a power switch,

an arm/disarm switch;

a multi-purpose button, and

a buzzer.

20 . A device of claim 19 , the electronic controller being capable of wirelessly connecting to a personal electronic device via one or more of a Bluetooth® connection or WiFi or other wireless connection.

21 . A device of claim 19 , the device being operable and capable of communication in one or more of the following states:

idle state;

countdown state;

ignition state; and

short-circuit state.

22 . A device of claim 19 , the device further comprising, at least one of:

an over-current protection circuit,

a continuity detection circuit, and/or

a minimum voltage circuit.

23 . A device of claim 19 , the power source comprising one of:

alkaline or lithium AA batteries;

alkaline or lithium 9V batteries;

a rechargeable battery pack providing between 4V and 15V.

24 . A device of claim 19 , the device having a top side and a bottom side, the top side having the electrical components and circuitry, the bottom side having a battery holder mounted to it.

25 . A device of claim 24 , the device and battery holder being mounted in and protected by a case, enclosure, or housing.

26 . A device of claim 19 , the device further having ignition leads capable of connecting to starter leads.

27 . A device of claim 19 , the device being configured to receive and send signals to a personal electronic device.

28 . A system for providing signals and controlling ignition output for one or more launch controllers comprising:

one or more electronic controllers, each electronic controller comprising:

a power source providing power to a printed circuit board and circuitry;

the printed circuit board having an ignition output, a programming interface, and a wireless module, the printed circuit board providing electrical connection between the ignition output, programming interface, and wireless module;

a personal electronic device capable of establishing a wireless connection between the personal electronic device and the one or more electronic controllers for sending signals to and receiving signals from the one or more electronic controllers.

29 . (canceled)

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Assignments (4)
SECURITY INTEREST Recorded Aug 21, 2025
From: RCS ROCKET MOTOR COMPONENTS, INC.
To: CITIBANK, N.A., AS AGENT
Reel/Frame 072079/0985 →
ENTITY CONVERSION Recorded Aug 15, 2025
From: RCS ROCKET MOTOR COMPONENTS, LLC
To: RCS ROCKET MOTOR COMPONENTS, INC.
Reel/Frame 072505/0569 →
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Aug 14, 2025
From: ROSENFIELD, GARY
To: RCS ROCKET MOTOR COMPONENTS, LLC
Reel/Frame 072024/0655 →
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Feb 1, 2024
From: HOCHSTEDLER, CARLIN; ROSENFIELD, GARY C
To: ROSENFIELD, GARY C
Reel/Frame 066321/0890 →