ALEXANDRIA, Va., Aug. 25 -- United States Patent no. 12,716,676, issued on Aug. 25, was assigned to Hasbro Inc. (Pawtucket, R.I.).
"Toy projectile launcher and apparatus" was invented by Robert C Maschin (Johnston, R.I.), Robert J DeRoche (Glocester, R.I.) and Dan Luther (Providence, R.I.).
According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "Apparatus and methods employing dual launch and/or non-launching secondary functions configuring operation of launchers as between one of a first or a second position. Handle portions to the outer housing may be used for grasping the toy launcher with a user's hand, and a trigger may be used in launching the projectiles or amount of launchable matter. An exit aperture disposed ...