Patent ID: 8303740
Filing Date: 2012-11-06
Classification: C06C,F42B

Abstract:
1. A self igniting pyrotechnical sparkler for use with a safety strike surface comprising i) a rod having a pyrotechnic coating capable upon ignition of producing sparks, said pyrotechnic coating covering a substantial length of said rod leaving an uncoated portion, the uncoated portion of said rod comprising a handle for holding such rod; and ii) a pyrotechnical igniter coating positioned on at least a portion of the pyrotechnic coating at an end of the rod opposite said handle for striking a safety strike surface to ignite said sparkler, said pyrotechnic coating comprising a mixture of from 32 to 44% potassium chlorate, 8.4 to 9.9% antimony trisulfide, 8.4 to 9.3% aluminum powder, 1.7 to 18% magnesium, 14.4 to 22% cellulose nitrate and glass (60) 17 to 19% and glass (100) 8 to 9.2% by weight.