Pneumatically operated projectile launching device
AssigneeSmart Parts, Inc.
InventorsDavid L. Smith, Raymond S. Gaston, William M. Gardner, Jr., Adam Gardner
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Abstract
An electronically-operated pneumatic launching device preferably includes a gun-shaped body having a trigger. A bolt preferably permits a projectile to be loaded into a chamber during a loading operation. The bolt can be configured to be opened by the application of pneumatic force. A valve is preferably located in the body and selectively supplies compressed gas from a compressed gas source to the chamber during a firing operation. An electrical circuit is also preferably arranged in the body to initiate the firing operation of the paintball gun in response to actuation of the trigger.
Claims20
An electronically-operated pneumatic launching device comprising:
- a gun-shaped body including a trigger;
- a bolt for loading a projectile into a chamber during a loading operation, wherein said bolt is configured to be opened by the application of a pneumatic force;
- a valve located in the body and configured to selectively supply compressed gas from a compressed gas source to the chamber during a firing operation;
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- an electrical circuit arranged in the body for initiating the firing operation of the launching device in response to actuation of the trigger.
An electrically-controllable pneumatic projectile launching device, comprising:
- a body comprising a trigger;
- a bolt configured to be opened by the application of a pneumatic force;
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- an electronic circuit board mounted in the body, wherein the electronic circuit board initiates a launching operation based on trigger actuation.
A pneumatically operated projectile launching device, comprising:
- a body which houses and interconnects pneumatic components and an electrical power source of the device;
- a grip mounted to the body, said grip comprising a trigger and an electrical switch that activates a launching sequence of the device;
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- an electrical control unit housed within the body, the grip, or both, said electrical control unit configured to direct a flow of compressed gas between the pneumatic components to load and fire the device.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.