Ross W Guymon

US Patent:

8430031, Apr 30, 2013

Filed:

Oct 8, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/900550

Inventors:

Bruce A. Thorniley - Jackson TN, US
Michael J. Gray - Selmer TN, US
Ross W. Guymon - Jackson TN, US

Assignee:

Kilgore Flares Company, LLC - Toone TN

International Classification:

F42B 4/28

US Classification:

102337

Abstract:

The present invention relates to an improved apparatus for safely igniting a pyrotechnic device such as a flare which is suspended by a parachute following deployment from an air craft. More specifically, the present invention relates to a two stage ignition train mechanism for use with parachute suspended illumination flares with an in-line firing pin and physical safety mechanism which blocks movement of the firing pin until the parachute is deployed. The present invention also discloses an embodiment of a two stage ignition train mechanism for use with parachute suspended illumination flares with out-of-line firing pin and physical safety mechanism which blocks the firing pin from striking the primer until the parachute is deployed.