TOY WATER GUN AND ACCESSORIES THEREFORE

Abstract

A toy water gun comprises a handle, a frame comprising a barrel, and a pressurized mechanism. The handle comprises a grip and a trigger. The frame comprises at a first end, a quick-connect system for attaching to one or more external accessories thereto; at a second end opposite the first end, a fluidic output that is capable of delivering water from the barrel to the atmosphere; at a top surface, an aperture for allowing water into an internal fluidic cavity within said frame, said internal fluidic cavity being fluidly connected to said barrel; and at a lower surface, a water cartridge seat that allows for external attachments to be secured thereto. The pressurized mechanism for delivering water from the internal fluidic cavity, and through the barrel so that the water can exit the toy water gun when the trigger is pulled.

Claims

1. A toy water gun comprising: a handle comprising a grip and a trigger; a frame comprising a barrel, the frame comprising: at a first end, a quick-connect system for attaching to one or more external accessories thereto; at a second end opposite the first end, a fluidic output that is capable of delivering water from the barrel to the atmosphere; at a top surface, an aperture for allowing water into an internal fluidic cavity within said frame, said internal fluidic cavity being fluidly connected to said barrel; and at a lower surface, a water cartridge seat that allows for external attachments to be secured thereto; and a pressurized mechanism for delivering the water from the internal fluidic cavity, and through the barrel so that the water can exit the toy water gun when the trigger is pulled.

2. The toy water gun of claim 1, wherein the internal quick-connect system for attaching the one or more external accessories thereto comprises (i) an internal guide that attaches to an external track of the one or more external accessories, or (ii) an internal track that allows for an external guide of the one or more external accessories to attach thereto.

3. The toy water gun of claim 2, wherein the one or more external accessories comprises an extended gun stock.

4. The toy water gun of claim 1, wherein the fluid output comprises an external quick-connect system that allows for attachment to the one or more accessories selected from the group consisting of: threads, a guide, a track, a coupler, a camlock fitting, a clamp, and a hook.

5. The toy water gun of claim 1, further comprising a plugging mechanism that can placed into the aperture in the top surface and establish a watertight seal between the internal fluidic cavity and the atmosphere, wherein the plugging mechanism comprises a gummy gasket or a cork.

6. The toy water gun of claim 1, wherein the pressurized mechanism comprises a pump action handle, which when pulled outwardly creates a negative pressure to pull in the water to a pump body, wherein the water flows through a screen to filter out debris before being sucked into the pump body.

7. The toy water gun of claim 1, wherein: when the trigger is pulled, at least one check valve opens, and compressed air pushes the water out of a muzzle of the barrel; and the trigger actuates a positive displacement pump shaft, and the at least one manually controlled valve that utilizes a small ball bearing to draw the water into the internal fluidic cavity.

8. The toy water gun of claim 1, further comprising a sight affixed to the top surface of the frame; wherein the sight emulates an element selected from the group consisting of: a scope, an iron sight, and a red dot sight.

9. The toy water gun of claim 1, further comprising a plurality of water cartridges that can be attached to the frame at the top surface and at the water cartridge seat, wherein (i) one of the plurality of water cartridges attaches to the frame at the top surface such that it is fluidly connected to the internal fluidic cavity and (ii) the plurality of water cartridges are stackable.

10. The toy water gun of claim 1, further comprising an adjustable nozzle which comprises a plurality of settings that allow for the user to alter a flow rate or a spray pattern of the water being delivered to the atmosphere, wherein the adjustable nozzle comprises a pop-on tip.

11. The toy water gun of claim 10, wherein: the adjustable nozzle comprises a pop-on tip; the adjustable nozzle is rotatable to achieve said plurality of settings and the adjustable nozzle snaps to pre-set internals, the pre-set intervals being radially and symmetrically arrayed on the adjustable nozzle; or the adjustable nozzle includes more than one aperture that can deliver the water to the atmosphere.

12. The toy water gun of claim 1, further comprising a barrel extension that attaches to the frame at the second end.

13. The toy water gun of claim 12, wherein the barrel extension comprises a double barrel muzzle.

14. The toy water gun of claim 1, further comprising a second grip that allows for stabilization of the toy water gun through a two-handed grip, wherein the second grip is located at a more forward location than the second end of the frame.

15. The toy water gun of claim 1, further comprising a silencer that reduces the sound of water expulsion by trapping and cooling the water, which is expanding, and/or gas that is released from the muzzle, wherein the silencer is located at a more forward location than the second end of the frame.

16. The toy water gun of claim 1, further comprising at least one water bottle that can be attached to the frame at the top surface, wherein a threaded quick release is attached to the top surface of the frame and establishes a rotatable, threaded connection with the at least one water bottle.

17. The toy water gun of claim 16, wherein the at least one water bottle comprises a square cross-section.

18. A toy water gun system comprising: the toy water gun of claim 1; and a color changing target.

19. The toy water gun system of claim 18, further comprising: a target frame for holding multiple color changing targets that include the color changing target; or a target frame for holding the color changing target, the width of the target frame being narrow enough to only account for one such target.

20. A method of play fighting with water, the method comprising: using the toy water gun system of claim 18 to target persons or objects with said water; and wearing the color changing target on color changing target portions of a vest.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0039] [The patent or application file contains at least one drawing executed in color. Copies of this patent or patent application publication with color drawing(s) will be provided by the Office upon request and payment of the necessary fee.]

[0040] Several embodiments in which the present disclosure can be practiced are illustrated and described in detail, wherein like reference characters represent like components throughout the several views. The drawings are presented for exemplary purposes and may not be to scale unless otherwise indicated.

[0041] FIG. 1 shows a side elevation view of a base blaster-type toy water gun, according to some aspects of the present disclosure.

[0042] FIG. 2A shows a side elevation view of the base blaster-type toy water gun of FIG. 1, further equipped with a single barrel, a sight, a pump action handle, and a gun stock, according to some aspects of the present disclosure.

[0043] FIG. 2B shows a side elevation view of the base blaster-type toy water gun of FIG. 1, further equipped with a double barrel, a sight, a pump action handle, and a gun stock, according to some aspects of the present disclosure.

[0044] FIG. 3 shows a perspective view of the base blaster-type toy water gun of FIG. 1, further equipped with a water cartridges clip, a sight, and a pop-on tip, according to some aspects of the present disclosure.

[0045] FIG. 4 shows a perspective view of the base blaster-type toy water gun of FIG. 1, further equipped with a gun stock, a fold up shield, an adjustable nozzle, and a fold up stand, according to some aspects of the present disclosure.

[0046] FIG. 5 shows a perspective view of the base blaster-type toy water gun of FIG. 1, further equipped with a sight, a silencer, and a front grip, according to some aspects of the present disclosure.

[0047] FIG. 6 shows a perspective view of the base blaster-type toy water gun of FIG. 1, further equipped with a shower head offset nozzle, according to some aspects of the present disclosure.

[0048] FIG. 7 shows a detailed view of a square shaped bottle that fits into a gummy gasket of the base blaster-type toy water gun of FIG. 1, in addition to a quick release mechanism for releasing a circularly shaped bottle of the base blaster-type toy water gun of FIG. 1, according to some aspects of the present disclosure.

[0049] FIG. 8 shows an environmental view of color change targets that can be used in combination with the base blaster-type toy water gun of FIG. 1, according to some aspects of the present disclosure.

[0050] FIG. 9 shows an environmental view of bibs that include color change targets that can be used in combination with the base blaster-type toy water gun of FIG. 1, according to some aspects of the present disclosure.

[0051] FIG. 10A shows a side elevation view of a base blaster-type toy water gun with light emitting sources, according to some aspects of the present disclosure.

[0052] FIG. 10B shows a side elevation view of the base blaster-type toy water gun of FIG. 10A, further equipped with a single barrel, a sight, a pump action handle, and a gun stock, according to some aspects of the present disclosure.

[0053] FIG. 10C shows a side elevation view of the base blaster-type toy water gun of FIG. 1, further equipped with a double barrel, a sight, a pump action handle, and a gun stock, according to some aspects of the present disclosure.

[0054] An artisan of ordinary skill in the art need not view, within isolated figure(s), the near infinite distinct combinations of features described in the following detailed description to facilitate an understanding of the present disclosure.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0055] The present disclosure is not to be limited to that described herein. Mechanical, electrical, chemical, procedural, and/or other changes can be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the present disclosure. No features shown or described are essential to permit basic operation of the present disclosure unless otherwise indicated.

[0056] With reference to FIG. 1, the base toy water gun 100 includes major components such as the handle 102 (with grip 104 also shown), a frame 106, a water cartridge seat 108, a barrel 110, and a trigger 112. An internal cavity 114 or reservoir is located within the frame 106.

[0057] The handle 102 attaches to the frame 106, which is further attached to the barrel 110 and trigger 112. In some embodiments, the handle 102 can emulate a pistol grip with a removable hand grip 104 portion. The handle 102 can vary by model, and some may have a deeper grip angle, a more relaxed hold, or even include knurling or grooves.

[0058] The removable hand grip 104 can be removably secured with by fasteners such as screws, or removably attached via friction fit. The handle 102 distinctly protrudes from underneath the main mechanism, to be held by the user's hand at a more vertical (and thus more ergonomic) angle. The handle 102 extends away from the frame 106 at a substantially orthogonal angle or, in some embodiments, at an obtuse angle. The handle 102 allows for the ergonomic positioning the operating controls for use with minimal hand movement.

[0059] The barrel 110 is a straight tube, usually made of rigid high-strength plastic, through which a contained rapid expansion of high-pressure gas is used to propel water out of the front end (muzzle) at a high velocity.

[0060] The handle 102 is located behind the trigger 112 and generally held by the hand that operates the trigger 112. The handle 102 can facilitate the manipulation of the trigger 112. When the trigger 112 is pulled, the trigger 112 actuates a positive displacement pump shaft, and the at least one manually controlled valve that utilizes a small ball bearing to draw the water into the internal fluidic cavity 114, at least one check valve opens, and compressed air pushes the water out of a muzzle 208A/208B of the barrel 110.

[0061] The toy water gun 100 works by using the pressurized mechanism to push air into the internal fluidic cavity 114 that is at least partially filled with water. As more air is pumped in, air in the internal fluidic cavity 114 reservoir is compressed, increasing in pressure. As a result, the water experiences increased from the increase in the compressed air. Upon opening the nozzle valve, the water is pushed out through the nozzle as the pressurized air attempts to re-equilibrate with atmospheric pressure. The internal fluidic cavity 114 has at least one check valve that allows air in from a pump, and a manually controlled valve that is activated by pulling the trigger 112. The pressure in a toy water gun can vary depending on the type of water gun, preferably within the range of 40-2400 pounds per square inch (PSI).

[0062] The toy water gun 100 can be configured such that the pressurized mechanism can be, at least partially, a gravitational force between the position of external cartridges that attach to the toy water gun 110 at a top surface 106C of the frame 110, and the external cartridges configured with another, external pressurized mechanism to keep substantial pressure as water within the cartridges depletes and is transferred from the external cartridge, through an aperture in said top surface 106C, and into the internal cavity 114. Said configuration is not mutually exclusive with embodiments of the toy water gun 100 that utilize a nozzle valve, wherein the water is pushed out through the nozzle as the pressurized air attempts to re-equilibrate with atmospheric pressure. In said embodiments, a plugging mechanism can be used to seal off the fluidic cavity from the atmosphere through said top surface 106C while no external cartridges are attached.

[0063] As shown in FIGS. 2A-2B, the base toy water gun 100 can be equipped with an extended gun stock, which is one or more of the external accessories that can improve the base toy water gun 100 into an improved water gun 200. One such example of the extended gun stock is the extended gun stock 202A shown in FIG. 2A and another such example is the extended gun stock 202B shown in FIG. 2B. The extended gun stocks 202A-202B attach to the handle 102 near the grip 104 and includes a butt at the other end. At the top of the extended gun stocks 202A-202B, there is a comb that runs rearwardly toward a heel located at the top of the extended gun stocks 202A-202B. The extended gun stocks 202A-202B can be either a one-piece and two-piece stock. With reference to the two-piece stock shown in FIG. 2A, the extended gun stock 202A uses separate pieces for the butt and fore-end, to emulate the look of break-action and lever-action firearms. In the one-piece stock shown in FIG. 2B, the butt and fore end of the extended gun stock 202B are a continuous monolithic piece of plastic and can be intended to emulate the look of conventional bolt-action rifles.

[0064] As shown in FIGS. 2A-2B, FIG. 3, and FIG. 5 the base toy water gun 100 can be equipped with a sight 204, which is one or more of the external accessories that can improve the base toy water gun 100 into an improved water gun 200. As shown throughout the figures, that show the sight 204, different variations can model different types of conventional gun sights.

[0065] As shown in FIG. 2A, the sight 204 helps the user aim the toy water gun 200 by aligning the sights with the target (e.g. color changing target 300).

[0066] In a more specific example, the sight 204 can emulate a scope 204A (FIG. 2B), also known as a telescopic sight, which works by gathering light, magnifying the target, and allowing the user of the toy water gun 200 to aim more accurately. The light gathering works through use of an objective lens at the front of the scope collects light from the environment. The size of the lens affects how much light the scope can gather, which determines the image's brightness and clarity. The image enters the lens upside-down due to the distance of the target. The erector lens, or picture reversal assembly, flips the image to the proper orientation. The magnifying lens moves towards the objective lens to increase magnification and moves towards the ocular lens to decrease it. The user then looks through the scope and lines up the crosshairs, post, or dot with the target.

[0067] In another example, the toy 204 can emulate an iron sight 204B (FIG. 3), which includes a front sight and a rear sight mounted perpendicularly above the bore axis of the toy water gun 200. To aim properly, the user of the toy water gun 200 aligns the front sight with the rear sight, and then places the front sight on the target 300.

[0068] In yet another example, the toy 204 can emulate a red dot sight 204C (FIG. 5), which projects a dot image (a light) onto the target 300. The red dot sight 204C can even be configured to aim such that the light emitted by the red dot sight 204C accounts for the pull of gravity on the ejected water, which will not travel as straight as a traditional projectile coming from a traditional firearm.

[0069] As shown in FIGS. 2A-2B, the base toy water gun 100 can be equipped with a pump action handle 206, which is one or more of the external accessories that can improve the base toy water gun 100 into an improved water gun 200. The pump action handle 206 of the improved toy water gun 200 works by pulling out the pump action handle 206 to create a negative pressure that pulls in water. The water then flows through a screen to filter out debris, and is sucked into a pump body. When the trigger is pulled, a valve opens and the compressed air pushes the water out of the nozzle.

[0070] As shown in FIGS. 2A-2B, the base toy water gun 100 can be equipped with a barrel extension 208, which is one or more of the external accessories that can improve the base toy water gun 100 into an improved water gun 200. The barrel extension 208 attaches at the second end 106B of the frame 106. When the trigger 112 is pulled, at least one check valve opens, and compressed air pushes the water out of a muzzle 208A/208B of the barrel 110. The embodiment of FIG. 2A shows a single barrel muzzle 208A for the barrel extension 208. The embodiment of FIG. 208B shows a double barrel muzzle 208B for the barrel extension 208.

[0071] As shown in FIG. 3, the base toy water gun 100 can be equipped with a plurality of water cartridges 210, which is one or more of the external accessories that can improve the base toy water gun 100 into an improved water gun 200. The water cartridges 210 that can be attached to the frame 106 at the top surface 106C and at the water cartridge seat 108. The water cartridges 210 that attach to the frame at the water cartridge seat 108 can be moved via a movement 210M to attach to the frame 106 at the top surface 106C once the previous water cartridge 210 that was located at the top surface 106C is completely depleted, allowing the user to effectively reload on the fly. The water cartridges 210 attach to the frame 106 at the top surface 106C such that it is fluidly connected to the internal fluidic cavity 114. As the trigger 112 is pulled, water moves out of the internal fluidic cavity 114 and is automatically replenished by water from the water cartridge 210 currently attached to the frame 106 at the top surface 106C. The water cartridges 210 can be stackable, i.e. are configured to attach to one another, such that multiple water cartridges 210 can attach to the water cartridge seat 108 at one time: one directly (i.e. the one placed into the water cartridge seat 108), and the rest indirectly (i.e. by way of a direct attachment to the one placed into the water cartridge seat 108 or by indirect attachment to one or more water cartridges 108 that are indirectly attached to the one placed into the water cartridge seat 108).

[0072] As shown in FIG. 3, FIG. 4, and FIG. 6 the base toy water gun 100 can be equipped with an adjustable nozzle 212, which is one or more of the external accessories that can improve the base toy water gun 100 into an improved water gun 200. The adjustable nozzle 212 is adjustable in that it allows for a plurality of settings that let the user select how to alter a flow rate or a spray pattern of the water being delivered to the atmosphere. The adjustable nozzle 212 can, but is not required to, have multiple apertures that help control spray patterns and/or spray types. For example, one setting can allow for a mist spray, while another could allow for a jet spray. One setting could allow for water to be ejected with 40 PSI, while another setting could allow for water to be ejected with 50 PSI. This is particularly advantageous because it means that the user can select different settings to help hitting different types of targets or targets located at different distances. The adjustable nozzles 212A, 212B, 212C can be the pop-on type where they are easily popped on by placing a portion of them into the external nozzle portion of the base toy water gun 100. The adjustable nozzle 212 is rotatable with rotational movement 212R to achieve said plurality of settings and the adjustable nozzle 212 snaps to pre-set internals, the pre-set intervals being radially and symmetrically arrayed on the adjustable nozzle 212.

[0073] As shown in FIG. 4, the base toy water gun 100 can be equipped with a fold up shield 214, which is one or more of the external accessories that can improve the base toy water gun 100 into an improved water gun 200. The fold up shield 214 folds with a rotational or folded movement 214F from a retracted position which is parallel with the top surface 106C to an employed (upright) position which is substantially perpendicular with the top surface 106C and substantially parallel, and in some embodiments is substantially in the same plane, to an external surface at the second end 106B of the frame 106. When the fold up shield 214 is in an employed position, the user is more protected from incoming water fire.

[0074] As shown in FIG. 4, the base toy water gun 100 can be equipped with a fold up stand 216, which is one or more of the external accessories that can improve the base toy water gun 100 into an improved water gun 200. The fold up stand 216 has two legs that are configured to allow for the toy water gun 200 to stand upright on the ground when the fold up stand 216 is in an employed position. The two legs are positioned outside and more distal than the two most external side surfaces of the frame 106. The fold up stand 216 folds with a rotational or folded movement 216F from a retracted position, which is parallel with the top surface 106C and tucked into a center of the frame 106 instead of at the top surface 106C, to an employed (upright) position which is substantially perpendicular with the top surface 106C. The employed position of the fold up stand 216 allows for the user to lay in a field with the toy water gun 200 in a stable position similar to a conventional sniper. The employed position of the fold up stand 216 can also allow for easier display and/or storage of the toy water gun 200 in a residential location, such as a garage.

[0075] As shown in FIG. 5, the base toy water gun 100 can be equipped with a second grip 218 and/or a silencer 220, which is one or more of the external accessories that can improve the base toy water gun 100 into an improved water gun 200. Each of the second grip 218 and the silencer 220 is located at a more forward location than the second end 206B of the frame 206.

[0076] The second grip 218 or support hand, on the toy water gun 200 helps stabilize the toy water gun 200 and improve accuracy and control. The second grip 218 also absorbs recoil and helps distribute same from each shot. The second grip 218 also minimizes muzzle flip by allowing for a two-handed grip of the toy water gun 200. The two-handed grip allows the user to grip the toy water gun 200 with their dominant hand, which thereby provides the benefit of helping the user realign with the target 300 faster. The second grip 218 also prevents shifting, as a tight grip with even pressure from the support hand prevents the gun from shifting or tilting, which can affect accuracy and sight alignment. The second grip 218 also helps to control movement of the toy water gun 200, from drawing, to shooting, and to re-holstering.

[0077] The silencer 220, also known as a suppressor, reduces the sound of water expulsion by trapping and cooling the expanding water and/or gas that is released from the toy water gun muzzle 208A/208B. This can help users feel they are stealthy while playing with the toy water gun 200. The silencer 220 is a tube-shaped device with a hollow bore for the water to pass through, and a series of baffles, vanes, or partitions inside to redirect the water and/or gases passing therethrough. When water is ejected from the toy water gun 200, the water passes through the bore, while the expanding water/gases are redirected through the baffles. This slows down the gases, dissipating their energy over a larger area and reducing the loudness of the gunshot. The silencer 220 can also help reduce recoil, increase accuracy, and improve hearing protection. The silencer 220 can come in two types of form factors: direct thread and quick attach. An effective silencer 220 can reduce the peak sound level of the water to be effectively nothing.

[0078] FIG. 6 shows rotation of one of the adjustable nozzles 212, emphasizing view of a variety of distinctly shaped apertures in the adjustable nozzle 212, which can be rotated with the adjustable nozzle 212 such that one can align with the barrel 110 and be the means through which water exits the toy water gun 200.

[0079] FIG. 7 shows that the top surface can comprise an aperture for allowing water into the internal fluidic cavity 114. The internal fluidic cavity 114 can be plugged by a gummy gasket 224. The gummy gasket 224 can be removed so as to allow for direct connection to a water cartridge 210 or a water bottle 222A, 222B, which can be moved with movement 222M thereinto. Alternatively, a threaded quick release 226 can be directly attached to the top surface 106C of the frame 106. The threaded quick release 226 can then allow the water bottle 222A, 222B to tighten thereto by rotating with a rotational movement 226R the water bottle 222A, 222B or by rotating a rotatable component of the threaded quick release 226 so as to establish a rotatable, threaded connection with the water bottle 222A, 222B. This is particularly advantageous because most commercial one-time use water bottles include male threads on the bottle side (after discarding the female threaded cap). The water bottle can be a squared water bottle 222A comprising a square cross-section or a circular water bottle 222B comprising a circular cross-section.

[0080] As shown in FIG. 8, a toy water gun system comprises the improved toy water gun 200 and at least one color changing target 300. As shown in FIG. 8, the color changing targets 300 can be placed into a target frame 302A for holding multiple color changing targets that include the color changing target 300, or a target frame 302B for holding only a single color changing target 300 (i.e., the width of the target frame 302B being narrow enough to only account for one such target 300).

[0081] As shown in FIG. 9, a method of play water fighting uses toy water gun 200 to target color changing target portions 306 of a vest 304 which include the color changing target 300.

[0082] FIGS. 10A-10C show the toy water guns 100/200 equipped with light emitting sources 116, 128 such as light-emitting diodes. Thus, it is to be appreciated that the water guns 100/200 can comprise the same components described above. However, it is expressly noted herein that the toy water guns 100/200 can comprise, at least: a trigger mechanism 112, a liquid source (e.g., 114, 210, 222A, 222B), a nozzle arrangement (e.g., 212, 212A, 212B, 212C, 212R), and a barrel element (e.g., 110, 208, 208A, 208B) extending rearwardly from the nozzle arrangement toward the trigger mechanism 112, the barrel element (e.g., 110, 208, 208A, 208B) being translucent and the water gun 100/200 containing at least one light emitting source 116, 228 arranged to illuminate at least part of the barrel element (e.g., 110, 208, 208A, 208B) from within. The water gun 100/200 is adapted to eject liquid, such as water 310 from the liquid source (e.g., 114, 210, 222A, 222B) via the nozzle arrangement (212, 212A, 212B, 212C, 212R) in a forward direction 212FW on actuation of the trigger mechanism 112.

[0083] The light from the at least one light emitting source 116, 228 can be seen by the user because, in some embodiments, the barrel element (e.g., 110, 208, 208A, 208B) is at least partly transparent. The barrel element (110, 208, 208A, 208B) of the water gun 100/200 is at least partly transparent, because in some embodiments, the barrel element (110, 208, 208A, 208B) a partially see-through (e.g., translucent) or fully transparent plastics material.

[0084] The at least one light emitting source 116, 228 can, in some embodiments, comprise a plurality of light emitting sources 116, 228 arranged along a length of the barrel element (e.g., 110, 208, 208A, 208B). Optionally, said arrangement can be sequential, and the light emitting diodes (LEDs) may or may not be independently controllable with respect to one another, programmed to light up at different times based on when the trigger mechanism 112 is pulled, and/or can communicate information about the water gun 100/200, such as certain colors indicating differing levels of liquid remaining in the liquid source (e.g., 114, 210, 222A, 222B).

[0085] From the foregoing, it can be seen that the present disclosure accomplishes at least all of the stated objectives.

LIST OF REFERENCE CHARACTERS

[0086] The following table of reference characters and descriptors are not exhaustive, nor limiting, and include reasonable equivalents. If possible, elements identified by a reference character below and/or those elements which are near ubiquitous within the art can replace or supplement any element identified by another reference character.

TABLE-US-00001 TABLE 1 List of Reference Characters 100 base toy water gun 102 handle 104 grip 106 frame 106A first end with 106B second end 106C upper surface 106D lower surface 108 water cartridge seat 110 barrel 112 trigger 114 internal fluidic cavity 116 light emitting source (e.g., an LED) 200 improved toy water gun 202 extended gun stock 204 sight 204A scope 204B iron sight 204C red dot sight 206 pump-action handle 208 barrel extension 208A muzzle of single barrel 208B muzzle of double barrel 210 water cartridge 210M movement of water cartridge 212 adjustable nozzle 212A first pop-on tip 212B second pop-on tip 212C third pop-on tip 212R nozzle rotation 214 fold up shield 214F direction of folding for fold up shield 216 fold up stand 216F direction of folding for fold up stand 218 front grip for second hand 220 silencer 222A squared water bottle 222B circular water bottle 224 gummy gasket 226 quick release 226R rotation of quick release mechanism 228 light emitting source (e.g., an LED) 300 color changing targets 302A target frame for multiple color changing targets 302B target frame for single color changing target 304 vest 306 target changing target portions 308 hit target 310 water

Glossary

[0087] Unless defined otherwise, all technical and scientific terms used above have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which embodiments of the present disclosure pertain.

[0088] The terms a, an, and the include both singular and plural referents.

[0089] The term or is synonymous with and/or and means any one member or combination of members of a particular list.

[0090] As used herein, the term exemplary refers to an example, an instance, or an illustration, and does not indicate a most preferred embodiment unless otherwise stated.

[0091] The term about as used herein refers to slight variations in numerical quantities with respect to any quantifiable variable. Inadvertent error can occur, for example, through use of typical measuring techniques or equipment or from differences in the manufacture, source, or purity of components.

[0092] The term substantially refers to a great or significant extent. Substantially can thus refer to a plurality, majority, and/or a supermajority of said quantifiable variables, given proper context.

[0093] The term generally encompasses both about and substantially.

[0094] The term configured describes structure capable of performing a task or adopting a particular configuration. The term configured can be used interchangeably with other similar phrases, such as constructed, arranged, adapted, manufactured, and the like.

[0095] Terms characterizing sequential order, a position, and/or an orientation are not limiting and are only referenced according to the views presented.

[0096] The invention is not intended to refer to any single embodiment of the particular invention but encompass all possible embodiments as described in the specification and the claims. The scope of the present disclosure is defined by the appended claims, along with the full scope of equivalents to which such claims are entitled. The scope of the disclosure is further qualified as including any possible modification to any of the aspects and/or embodiments disclosed herein which would result in other embodiments, combinations, subcombinations, or the like that would be obvious to those skilled in the art.