Fireworks fuse connector

Abstract

A device for connecting the fuse of two firework devices is provided. The device has a tubular member, or connector, having a first and second end. The ends of the connector are each adaptable to receive a fuse. When the device is in operation, two fuses, each from a separate firework, are inserted into the connector. This ensures that the flame from one fuse will be effectively transferred to the next. The device may also contain a primer such as gunpowder within the interior of the connector to further ensure transmission of a flame from one fuse to the next.

1 . A device for connecting the fuses of two firework devices, said device comprising a tubular member having a first end and second end, said first end and said second end each being sized and shaped appropriately to slidingly and securely receive a fuse end therein, to thereby permit the connection of two aerial fireworks for successive firing thereof.  
     
     
         2 . The device of  claim 1  wherein the tubular member is constructed of paper.  
     
     
         3 . The device of  claim 1  wherein the tubular member is constructed of cardboard.  
     
     
         4 . The device of  claim 1  wherein the tubular member is constructed of plastic.  
     
     
         5 . The device of  claim 1  wherein the tubular member is constructed of metal.  
     
     
         6 . The device of  claim 1 , and further comprising a primer contained within the interior of said tubular member between the substantially adjacent ends of two fuses within the connector, said primer being ignitable when contacted by a flame.  
     
     
         7 . The device of  claim 1 , and further comprising a primer contained within the interior of said tubular member, said primer being gunpowder.  
     
     
         8 . A method of successively connecting and lighting at least two aerial fireworks having fuses, the method comprising: 
 connecting the fuses of each of two adjacent aerial fireworks for successive firing thereof by providing a device having a tubular member with a first end and a second end, said first end and said second end each being sized and shaped appropriately to slidingly and securely receive a fuse end therein, and lighting a lighting fuse of the first firework and thereby igniting the fuse of the second firework when the connected end of the fuse of the second firework is lit by flame produced within the tubular member by the adjacent end of the connected fuse of the first firework.    
     
     
         9 . A fireworks fuse comprising: 
 an elongated tube-shaped connector having a first end and an opposed second end,    a first fuse segment having a first end and a second end, and    a second fuse segment having a first end and a second end;    the first end of the first fuse being connectable to an aerial firework and the second end of the first fuse being connected slideably within the first end of the connector, and the first end of the second fuse segment being connected slideably within the second end of the connector and the second end of the second fuse segment being connected to a second aerial firework, to thereby provide successive lighting of the second aerial firework via the fuse connector after the first fuse segment has been lit by firing of the first aerial firework    
     
     
         10 . The fuse of  claim 9 , and further comprising a primer disposed within the connector between the second end of the first fuse segment and the first end of the second fuse segment.  
     
     
         11 . The fuse of  claim 10 , wherein the primer is gunpowder.