May 19, 2026
A multiple-use fireworks launching tube for the launching of consumer fireworks such as an aerial display shell having a lower lift charge and an upper effect charge. The launching tube includes a base and a one-piece, elongated tube extending from the base. The elongated tube has a tubular wall with a reinforcing lower section that includes a series of outwardly extending circumferential ribs that are spaced apart by recessed circumferential regions located between adjacent ones of the circumferential ribs. A tubular wall thickness of the circumferential ribs may be greater than a tubular wall thickness of an upper section of the tubular wall. Circumferentially spaced-apart ribs extend between the adjacent ones of the circumferential ribs.
Apr 15, 2025
An apparatus, for use with a projectile launching device, includes the sight, including a viewfinder that permits a user to view an image of a target in association with a reticle, a digital image system for capturing images of the target, multiple sensors to detect a firing time the apparatus for capturing multiple first images at or close to said firing time, wherein an image processor compares images captured after said firing time with said multiple first images, and to identify an indication of a projectile impact on said target, the apparatus being configured to capture multiple second images after said firing time and including said projectile impact indication, and wherein the apparatus includes a reticle adjuster to automatically position the reticle in the viewfinder in accordance with comparison between first images and second images and the associated positions of the reticle and the projectile impact indication.
