A projectile launching apparatus and methods for use with an aerosol spray device containing a flammable liquid. The apparatus comprising a chamber and a tube, the tube fixedly attached to an opening in the chamber. Inside the chamber is a spark gap connected by an electrical cable to a spark power source, the cable having sufficient length to permit the spark power source to be located away from the chamber. A method comprising the steps of sliding the projectile over the tube; spraying some of the flammable liquid into the chamber; activating the spark power source, thereby igniting the mixture of air and flammable liquid, the ignition of the mixture of air and flammable liquid thereby propelling the projectile rapidly away from the projectile launcher apparatus.

A projectile launching apparatus and methods for use with an aerosol spray device containing a flammable liquid. The apparatus comprising a chamber and a tube, the tube fixedly attached to an opening in the chamber. Inside the chamber is a spark gap connected by an electrical cable to a spark power source, the cable having sufficient length to permit the spark power source to be located away from the chamber. A method comprising the steps of sliding the projectile over the tube; spraying some of the flammable liquid into the chamber; activating the spark power source, thereby igniting the mixture of air and flammable liquid, the ignition of the mixture of air and flammable liquid thereby propelling the projectile rapidly away from the projectile launcher apparatus.

A self-propelled rocket toy includes an elongated body located along a longitudinal axis having a top end opposite a bottom end. The body includes at least two supports outwardly extending from and fixed relative to the body. A propeller is centered about the longitudinal axis located at the bottom end. An electric motor is disposed within the body and mechanically connected to the propeller. A power source is disposed within the body and electrically connected to the electric motor. An activation mechanism is electrically connected to the electric motor and the power source. The activation mechanism may be a launch button. A countdown timer is in communication with the electric motor and the power source configured to delay the activation of the rocket after the launch button is pressed by a user. A flight timer is configured to automatically turn off the electric motor after a predetermined time has elapsed.

A self-propelled rocket toy includes an elongated body located along a longitudinal axis having a top end opposite a bottom end. The body includes at least two supports outwardly extending from and fixed relative to the body. A propeller is centered about the longitudinal axis located at the bottom end. An electric motor is disposed within the body and mechanically connected to the propeller. A power source is disposed within the body and electrically connected to the electric motor. An activation mechanism is electrically connected to the electric motor and the power source. The activation mechanism may be a launch button. A countdown timer is in communication with the electric motor and the power source configured to delay the activation of the rocket after the launch button is pressed by a user. A flight timer is configured to automatically turn off the electric motor after a predetermined time has elapsed.

Systems and methods for a toy rocket launch platform safety system are provided. Various embodiments include a system of switches attached to a moveable launch platform coupled to a static support structure via a pivot mechanism. The system of switches open when the moveable launch platform is not level to the ground or aligned along the central axis of the static support structure. When the system of switches is open, a toy rocket launch cannot occur. Some embodiments include a launch guidance system attached to the launch platform. A toy rocket is coupled to the launch guidance structure in such a way that the toy rocket assumes a trajectory dictated by the launch guidance structure. The launch guidance structure may be collapsible and when fully extended, achieves a height greater than that of the average adult.

Systems and methods for a toy rocket launch platform safety system are provided. Various embodiments include a system of switches attached to a moveable launch platform coupled to a static support structure via a pivot mechanism. The system of switches open when the moveable launch platform is not level to the ground or aligned along the central axis of the static support structure. When the system of switches is open, a toy rocket launch cannot occur. Some embodiments include a launch guidance system attached to the launch platform. A toy rocket is coupled to the launch guidance structure in such a way that the toy rocket assumes a trajectory dictated by the launch guidance structure. The launch guidance structure may be collapsible and when fully extended, achieves a height greater than that of the average adult.

A self-propelled toy glider includes a flexible frame and a flight surface. The flexible frame may be deformed and held within the user's hand. When deformed, the flexible frame stores spring energy. This spring energy is subsequently used to propel the self-propelled toy glider forward as it returns to original shape.

A self-propelled toy glider includes a flexible frame and a flight surface. The flexible frame may be deformed and held within the user's hand. When deformed, the flexible frame stores spring energy. This spring energy is subsequently used to propel the self-propelled toy glider forward as it returns to original shape.

A projectile launching apparatus and methods for use with an aerosol spray device containing a flammable liquid. The apparatus comprising a chamber and a tube, the tube fixedly attached to an opening in the chamber. Inside the chamber is a spark gap connected by an electrical cable to a spark power source, the cable having sufficient length to permit the spark power source to be located away from the chamber. A method comprising the steps of sliding the projectile over the tube; spraying some of the flammable liquid into the chamber; activating the spark power source, thereby igniting the mixture of air and flammable liquid, the ignition of the mixture of air and flammable liquid thereby propelling the projectile rapidly away from the projectile launcher apparatus.

A projectile launching apparatus and methods for use with an aerosol spray device containing a flammable liquid. The apparatus comprising a chamber and a tube, the tube fixedly attached to an opening in the chamber. Inside the chamber is a spark gap connected by an electrical cable to a spark power source, the cable having sufficient length to permit the spark power source to be located away from the chamber. A method comprising the steps of sliding the projectile over the tube; spraying some of the flammable liquid into the chamber; activating the spark power source, thereby igniting the mixture of air and flammable liquid, the ignition of the mixture of air and flammable liquid thereby propelling the projectile rapidly away from the projectile launcher apparatus.