Preset, non-serviceable tip assembly system for fencing

Title: Preset, non-serviceable tip assembly system for fencing

Related Patent Categories: Exercise Devices, For Thrusting A Pointed Weapon (e.g., A Fencing Foil, Etc.) Or Simulation Thereof

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The Patent Description & Claims data below is from USPTO Patent Application 20060211541, Preset, non-serviceable tip assembly system for fencing.

1. A preset, non-serviceable tip assembly system comprising: a self-locking fencing point; a non-serviceable fencing barrel; an adaptor collar; and a removal tool device.

2. The system from claim 1 wherein the said system is not user-serviceable to adjust internal settings.

3. The system from claim 1 wherein all internal adjustments are set to comply with the metrics set forth by the FIE and USFA.

4. A fencing point which includes a self-locking mechanism.

5. The point from claim 4 wherein the said self-locking mechanism is incorporated into the point.

6. The point from claim 4 wherein the said self-locking mechanism includes a singular or plurality of retractable, extendable or movable features or protrusions which facilitate the locking action.

7. The point from claim 4 wherein the said self-locking mechanism incorporates a surface which is neither parallel nor perpendicular to the major axis of symmetry of the tip assembly to aid in unlocking said locking features during assembly.

8. The point from claim 4 wherein the said point incorporates a singular or plurality of components to electrically connect the scoring surface of the point to a contact mechanism.

9. The point in claim 4 is compatible with common fencing barrels.

10. A non-serviceable barrel comprising: a sealed cylinder; a singular or plurality of integrated locking features or receptacles to retain a self-locking point; a locking mechanism to affix the barrel to an adaptor collar; and a singular or plurality of spring retaining features to retain a compression spring within the barrel.

11. A barrel from claim 10 wherein said cylinder is sealed to prohibit servicing the interior components contained within the tip assembly.

12. A barrel from claim 10 wherein said locking features are incorporated into the barrel.

13. A barrel from claim 10 wherein said locking mechanism is incorporated into the barrel.

14. A barrel from claim 10 wherein said spring retaining features are incorporated into the barrel.

15. An adaptor collar comprising: a singular or plurality of retaining features to retain the contact cup in a fixed location; a thread feature to affix the collar to the blade; and a locking mechanism to affix a barrel to the adaptor collar.

16. A collar from claim 15 wherein said retaining features are integrated into the collar.

17. A collar from claim 15 wherein said thread feature is compatible with common blades.

18. A collar from claim 15 wherein said locking mechanism is incorporated into the adaptor collar.

19. A removal tool comprising: a singular or plurality of unlocking features that aid in unlocking the self-locking mechanism of a self-locking point; and a singular or plurality of attachment features that aid in affixing this tool to fasteners, lanyards or ropes.

20. The tool from claim 19 wherein the said unlocking features facilitate the unlocking action to unlock a self-locking point.

21. The tool from claim 19 wherein said attachment features may be open or closed.

22. The tool from claim 19 wherein said attachment features are used to affix to fasteners, locking or non-locking hooks, loops, lanyards, strings or ropes.

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