Patent ID: 7021987
Filing Date: 2006-04-04
Classification: A63H

Abstract:
1. An apparatus for launching bottle rockets, said bottle rockets being pressurizable and comprised of a bottle with an exhaust orifice and a bottle neck with a flange and a bottle bottom, said apparatus comprising: a) a support structure; b) a capture and release mechanism; c) a launch actuating device; d) a separation delay device; e) a capture and release fastener; f) a charging station; g) a safety control clip; wherein said support structure is comprised of a plurality of pivotable supports and said capture and release mechanism is mountable and removeable on said support structure and said capture and release mechanism is mountable and removeable on said bottle bottom, said launch actuating device is capable of initiating a launch with said capture and release mechanism, said separation delay device is capable of communication between said capture and release mechanism mounted on said bottle bottom and previous stage bottle rocket, said charging station has liquid propellant and compressed gas inlets and a single outlet, said single outlet is connected to said capture and release fastener, said apparatus launches single-stage or multiple stage bottle rockets.