Chemiluminescent paint projectiles and method and preparation
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1. A projectile which illuminates a target on impact comprising:
- an autoxidative chemiluminescent agent;
a solvent; and
, a single chamber frangible shell surrounding the chemiluminescent agent and the solvent and capable of dispersing the chemiluminescent agent to react with atmospheric oxygen.
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Abstract
Chemiluminescent agents in combination with filler materials useful for projectiles are disclosed. Methods for making paint balls and playing in low light exercises are also disclosed.
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32 Claims
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1. A projectile which illuminates a target on impact comprising:
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an autoxidative chemiluminescent agent;
a solvent; and
,a single chamber frangible shell surrounding the chemiluminescent agent and the solvent and capable of dispersing the chemiluminescent agent to react with atmospheric oxygen. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18)
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19. A method for manufacturing a luminescent projectile comprising the steps of:
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preparing a fill material, the fill material comprising a chemiluminescent substrate and a solvent;
preparing a frangible shell;
filling the frangible shell with the fill material.
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20. A method of marking an object comprising the steps of
impacting a target with a frangible projectile that breaks upon impact releasing a chemiluminescent substrate to expose the chemiluminescent substrate to an oxidation source,
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24. A method of playing a paintball game comprising the steps of dividing two or more people into a first team and second team of players wherein each player has a marker for discharging paintballs, the paintballs comprising a chemiluminescent agent, a solvent;
- and a shell surrounding the chemiluminescent agent and the solvent;
providing a playing surface with a first point and a second point;
positioning the first team near the first point, the first team having the objective to score points by marking players of the second team;
positioning the second team near the second point, the second team having the objective to score points by marking players of the first team;
awarding a point value to the first team each time a player from the first team marks a player from the second team and awarding a point value to the second team each time a player from the second team marks a player from the first team; and
,determining a winning team based on which of the first team and the second team accumulates the largest point total over a predetermined game time. - View Dependent Claims (25, 26, 27, 28)
- and a shell surrounding the chemiluminescent agent and the solvent;
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29. A method of playing paint ball comprising using a single chamber shell with an autooxidative chemiluminescent agent.
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30. A composition for chemiluminescence comprising:
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a chemiluminescent agent of from about 5% to about 10%;
a wax of from about 2% to about 5%;
a pigment of from about 0% to about 10%;
a fragrance additive of from about 0% to about 3%;
an organic alcohol of from about 0% to about 3%;
a hydrophobic solvent of from about 70% to about 90%; and
,a surfactant of from about 0% to about 3%.
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- 31. A projectile consisting of single frangible chamber, wherein the chamber contains ingredients comprising an autoxidative chemiluminescent agent and a solvent.
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