Liquid projectile launching and detecting devices and set thereof

Abstract

A set comprises at least one first device comprising at least one liquid reservoir and at least one liquid projectile launching mechanism. When, actuated by the user, the liquid projectile launching mechanism draws a portion of the liquid from the reservoir and launches this portion of liquid outward from the first device. The first device may be designed to be carried by a user or otherwise supported by a user's body. The set further comprises at least one second device comprising a liquid reactive material.

1 . A set comprising at least one first device comprising a body, a fluid reservoir supported by the body, and a liquid projectile launching mechanism supported by the body and in fluid communication with the fluid reservoir, and at least one second device comprising a liquid reactive material. 
     
     
         2 . The set of  claim 1 , wherein the first and second device are independent. 
     
     
         3 . The set of  claim 1 , wherein the second device is carried by or is integral with the first device. 
     
     
         4 . The set of  claim 1 , wherein the liquid reservoir is disposable. 
     
     
         5 . The set of  claim 1 , wherein the liquid reservoir comprises flexible walls. 
     
     
         6 . The set of  claim 1 , wherein the liquid projectile launching mechanism comprises a pump. 
     
     
         7 . The set of  claim 1 , wherein the liquid projectile launching mechanism comprises a piston. 
     
     
         8 . The set of  claim 1 , wherein the liquid projectile launching mechanism comprises a pressurized liquid reservoir. 
     
     
         9 . The set of  claim 1 , wherein the liquid projectile launching mechanism comprises an aimable discharge tube. 
     
     
         10 . The set of  claim 1 , wherein the liquid projectile launching mechanism is electronically activated. 
     
     
         11 . The set of  claim 1 , wherein then first and second devices further comprise electronics. 
     
     
         12 . The set of  claim 11 , wherein the electronics generate sound or light. 
     
     
         13 . The set of  claim 11 , wherein the electronics are activated by actuation of the liquid projectile launching mechanism. 
     
     
         14 . The set of  claim 11 , wherein the electronics are activated by the flow of liquid through the liquid projectile launching mechanism. 
     
     
         15 . The set of  claim 1 , wherein the first device simulates an item selected from the group consisting of a pistol, rifle, shotgun, machine gun, machine pistol, flintlock gun, matchlock gun, blunderbuss, bow, crossbow, sling, slingshot, cannon, carronade, mortar, howitzer, onager, mangonel, trebuchet, ballista, tank and mobile gun. 
     
     
         16 . The set of  claim 1 , wherein the liquid reactive material comprises a substance which changes electrical characteristics, changes color, or loses or gains opacity when contacted with a liquid. 
     
     
         17 . The set of  claim 1 , wherein the liquid reactive material comprises a liquid-responsive switch. 
     
     
         18 . The set of  claim 17 , wherein the a liquid-responsive switch is operably connected to the liquid projectile launching mechanism. 
     
     
         19 . The set of  claim 1 , wherein the liquid reactive material comprises a pH indicator. 
     
     
         20 . The set of  claim 1 , wherein the second device comprises an article to be worn or carried by a user. 
     
     
         21 . The set of  claim 20 , wherein the article to be worn or carried by a user is selected from the group consisting of articles worn on the torso, articles worn on the feet or legs, articles worn on the head, articles worn on the hands, articles worn on the arms, articles worn on the face, and combinations thereof. 
     
     
         22 . The set of  claim 1 , wherein the second device comprises an item selected from the group consisting of a shirt, vest, chest plate, pants, socks, shin guards, shoes, shoe coverings, belt, badge, necklace, medallion, helmet, hat, gloves, ring, forearm guard, wrist guard, mask, eyeglasses, shield, full or partial suit of armor, and combinations thereof. 
     
     
         23 . The set of  claim 1 , wherein the second device comprises a free-standing, independently-moving or randomly-appearing item. 
     
     
         24 . The set of  claim 1 , wherein the second device comprises an obstacle or target. 
     
     
         25 . The set of  claim 1 , wherein the second device comprises a target area on the first device. 
     
     
         26 . The set of  claim 1 , wherein the second device comprises at least two liquid reactive materials which react differently from each other when wet. 
     
     
         27 . A kit comprising at least one set of  claim 1  and instructions for using the set. 
     
     
         28 . A game comprising at least one set of  claim 1  and rules for game play. 
     
     
         29 . The game of  claim 28 , wherein the game simulates combat. 
     
     
         30 . A method of playing a game, comprising the steps of:
 (1) providing the set of  claim 1 ;   (2) firing liquid projectiles from the first device toward the second device, such that the second device is struck by the liquid projectiles; and   (3) optionally repeating step (1).   
     
     
         31 . A method of marketing the set of  claim 1 , comprising packaging the set with at least one additional item. 
     
     
         32 . The method of  claim 31 , wherein the additional item is selected from the group consisting of a foldable housing to contain the first and second devices when not in use, liquid, a liquid reservoir, devices to record game statistics and results, candy, gum, toys, electronic devices, timing devices, stickers, and promotional items. 
     
     
         33 . A method of marketing the kit of  claim 27 , comprising packaging the kit with at least one additional item. 
     
     
         34 . The method of  claim 33 , wherein the additional item is selected from the group consisting of a foldable housing to contain the first and second devices when not in use, liquid, a liquid reservoir, devices to record game statistics and results, candy, gum, toys, electronic devices, timing devices, stickers, and promotional items. 
     
     
         35 . A method of marketing the game of  claim 28 , comprising packaging the game with at least one additional item. 
     
     
         36 . The method of  claim 35 , wherein the additional item is selected from the group consisting of a foldable housing to contain the first and second devices when not in use, liquid, a liquid reservoir, devices to record game statistics and results, candy, gum, toys, electronic devices, timing devices, stickers, and promotional items.