Abstract: Disclosed is an igniter. In one aspect, the igniter has one or more conductive electrodes made from a conductive plastic and is surrounded by a non-conductive plastic. A conductive sleeve made from conductive plastic can optionally surround the non-conductive plastic. A high voltage signal can be sent from one end of the electrode to the second end where an arc is formed between the second end of the electrode and a second electrode or the conductive sleeve. The arc can ignite combustible material in the vicinity, including potentially the non-conductive sleeve.

Abstract: Disclosed is an igniter. In one aspect, the igniter has one or more conductive electrodes made from a conductive plastic and is surrounded by a non-conductive plastic. A conductive sleeve made from conductive plastic can optionally surround the non-conductive plastic. A high voltage signal can be sent from one end of the electrode to the second end where an arc is formed between the second end of the electrode and a second electrode or the conductive sleeve. The arc can ignite combustible material in the vicinity, including potentially the non-conductive sleeve.

Abstract: An electric gun, such as a handgun, is operable to fire a cartridge having an electrically ignitable bullet propelling charge disposed therein. The cartridge includes a non-conductive casing and a center electrode which conducts an electric signal to the ignitable charge and through the charge to the bullet or to a second electrode on the cartridge. A firing signal is generated by a circuit which includes a microcontroller and plural code signal producing switches for entering a predetermined authorization code to unlock the cartridge firing circuit. Infrared sensors are mounted spaced apart on the gun handgrip in such a way as to arm the circuit for firing only when the gun is being gripped in a predetermined manner. Operation of a trigger closes a firing signal switch connected to the microcontroller to effect a firing signal delivered to the electric cartridge. The gun body may be fabricated substantially of a suitable plastic material.

Abstract: An electric pyrotechnic cartridge or primer device comprises a generally cylindrical nonconductive plastic body having a conical cavity opening to one end wall, a rod-like electrode centered in the cavity and extending to the opposite end wall and a second rod-like electrode extending from a side wall of the body into the cavity in proximity to but spaced from the first electrode. Alternatively, the second electrode may comprise a coating of conductive material applied to a conical wall surface defining the cavity. An explosive or pyrotechnic charge is disposed in the cavity and is ignited by a high voltage electric signal imposed on the electrodes. The electrodes are preferably formed of an ABS plastic composition which may be filled or doped with carbon, carbon fibers, metal particles, aluminized fiberglass, and explosive compositions selected from combinations of boron, molybdenum trioxide, magnesium, barium chromate, potassium perclorate, a fluoroelastomer and polytetrafluoroethylene.

Abstract: An electrostatically dischargeable primer which in a preferred embodiment is characterized by an electrically non-conductive plastic case having a base end, an open end and a powder cavity filled with powder, an electrically conductive metallized plastic, or carbon-filled, or metal electrode extending through the base and the plastic case and communicating with the powder cavity and an electrically conductive membrane seal closing the open end of the non-conductive plastic case and sealing the powder cavity. In a first preferred embodiment a concave tower receptacle is defined in the base of the non-conductive plastic case opposite the conductive membrane seal to interface with the electrode tower and positive electrode of an ignition coil. In a second preferred embodiment the tower receptacle is eliminated in favor of a flat base, through which the electrode projects.

Abstract: A device for simulating weapons firing by igniting various signature cartridges both singularly and in multiple burst sequences. A electronic timing source which provides the necessary control and impulses to perform said ignition. A unique cartridge design which provides safe and reliable performance.