Mechanical guns and projectors – Element – Means for feeding projectile or ejecting cartridge
Reexamination Certificate
2003-02-18
2011-12-20
Chambers, Troy (Department: 3641)
Mechanical guns and projectors
Element
Means for feeding projectile or ejecting cartridge
C124S077000
Reexamination Certificate
active
08079356
ABSTRACT:
An improved pneumatic launching apparatus is disclosed having both a partition apparatus for enabling a projectile, such as filled capsules used in paintball, marking devices or crowd control, to be loaded and readied for expulsion and a venting-pressure regulator. When the partition apparatus is in an open position, an aperture is exposed allowing a projectile of complimentary size and shape to transfer to the receiving chamber. The shape of the partition is such that a next projectile is gently cradled and separated from the receiving chamber during a closing movement. Further, the partition facilitates the projectile reaching a containing area and it creates a seal that on the chamber that significantly inhibits the escape of pressurized gas during a firing operation and facilitates the projectile loading into a containing area. The venting-pressure regulator utilizes opposed pistons with an escape mechanism to allow venting to occur without requiring a separate adjustment.
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Chambers Troy
Knobbe Martens Olson & Bear LLP
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