Patents Assigned to Dale Carpenter
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Publication number: 20070256743Abstract: Pressure regulators find uses in a variety of applications such as, for example, pneumatic tools, water systems, and paintball markers. Pressure regulators may substantially benefit from a separate seal carrier adapted to facilitate maintenance, improve performance, and open independent of piston movement; poppet bypass bores to increase regulated fluid flow; and, an outlet poppet adapted to operate independent of the piston.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 8, 2006Publication date: November 8, 2007Applicant: Dale CarpenterInventors: Dale Carpenter, Jason Henley
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Publication number: 20070246031Abstract: An on-off controller, according to various aspects of the present invention, for controlling a pressurized fluid from a provided bottle, the bottle having a poppet valve biased in a closed position, wherein the pressurized fluid flows from the bottle when the poppet valve is open, the on-off controller includes a body, a seal, a rod, and a position mechanism. The body having a cavity, an inlet, an outlet, and a vent, the inlet and the outlet having continuous fluid communication with the cavity, the vent having sealable fluid communication with the cavity. The seal having a bore therethrough, the seal for sealing the vent. The a rod having a first end portion, a second end portion, and a middle portion between the first end portion and the second end portion, the middle portion having a groove therein, the rod positioned in the bore.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 5, 2007Publication date: October 25, 2007Applicant: Dale CarpenterInventors: Dale Carpenter, Jason S. Henley
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Publication number: 20070235082Abstract: An on-off controller, according to various aspects of the present invention, for controlling a pressurized fluid from a provided bottle, the bottle having a poppet valve biased in a closed position, wherein the pressurized fluid flows from the bottle when the poppet valve is open, the on-off controller includes a body, a seal, a rod, and a position mechanism. The body having a cavity, an inlet, an outlet, and a vent, the inlet and the outlet having continuous fluid communication with the cavity, the vent having sealable fluid communication with the cavity. The seal having a seal bore therethrough, the seal for sealing the vent. The rod having a first bore and a second bore, the first bore in continuous fluid communication with the second bore, the rod positioned in the seal bore.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 5, 2007Publication date: October 11, 2007Applicant: Dale CarpenterInventors: Dale Carpenter, Jason Henley
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Publication number: 20070157974Abstract: Methods and apparatus according to various aspects of the present invention comprise an on-off controller configured to control the flow of pressurized pneumatic fluid and to connect directly to a pneumatic device. In one embodiment, the on-off controller comprises a body having an inlet, at least one outlet, a vent, at least one connection bore, an activator positioned in the body, a position mechanism configured to move the activator in the body, a seal configured to sealably contact the activator and seal the vent, wherein the body may connect directly to a paintball marker.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 7, 2007Publication date: July 12, 2007Applicant: Dale CarpenterInventors: Dale Carpenter, Jason Henley
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Publication number: 20060289067Abstract: Methods and apparatus for regulating fluid pressure are described. A fluid regulator with relatively large passages and a high-pressure reserve may improve performance when the regulator is used in a sustained sequence. A smaller area stem piston may make the regulated pressure more independent of the input pressure.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 30, 2006Publication date: December 28, 2006Applicant: Dale CarpenterInventors: Jason Henley, Dale Carpenter
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Publication number: 20060162713Abstract: Methods and apparatus according to various aspects of the present invention comprise an on-off controller configured to control the flow of pressurized pneumatic fluid. In one embodiment, the on-off controller comprises a body having an inlet, at least one outlet, a vent, a vent passage, a rod positioned axially in the body, a position mechanism configured to move the rod axially in the body, a seal configured to sealably contact the rod and seal the vent passage, wherein the position of the rod may define operating states comprising: an on-state, an off-state, and a vent-state.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 11, 2005Publication date: July 27, 2006Applicant: Dale CarpenterInventors: Dale Carpenter, Jason Henley
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Publication number: 20060157121Abstract: Methods and apparatus according to various aspects of the present invention comprise an on-off controller configured to control the flow of pressurized pneumatic fluid and to connect directly to a pneumatic device. In one embodiment, the on-off controller comprises a body having an inlet, at least one outlet, a vent, at least one connection bore, an activator positioned in the body, a position mechanism configured to move the activator in the body, a seal configured to sealably contact the activator and seal the vent, wherein the body may connected directly to a paintball marker.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 18, 2005Publication date: July 20, 2006Applicant: Dale CarpenterInventors: Dale Carpenter, Jason Henley
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Publication number: 20060075999Abstract: A coupler enables a paintball hopper to be easily connected to and disconnected from a paintball marker. A part of the coupler is connected to the paintball marker while another part is connected to the paintball hopper. The coupler has a locked and an unlocked position. In the unlocked position, the portion of the coupler connected to the paintball hopper is easily removed from or inserted into the coupler. In the locked position, the paintball hopper is held immobile and capable of being used in a competitive environment. The coupler provides fixed positions while locked and uses techniques to keep the hopper immobile when locked to the paintball marker.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 29, 2005Publication date: April 13, 2006Applicant: Dale CarpenterInventors: Dale Carpenter, Jason Henley
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Publication number: 20060076000Abstract: A coupler enables a paintball hopper to be easily connected to and disconnected from a paintball marker. A part of the coupler is connected to the paintball marker while another part is connected to the paintball hopper. The coupler has a locked and an unlocked position. In the unlocked position, the portion of the coupler connected to the paintball hopper is easily removed from or inserted into the coupler. In the locked position, the paintball hopper is held immobile and capable of being used in a competitive environment. The coupler provides fixed positions while locked and uses techniques to keep the hopper immobile when locked to the paintball marker.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 29, 2005Publication date: April 13, 2006Applicant: Dale CarpenterInventors: Dale Carpenter, Jason Henley
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Publication number: 20060000510Abstract: Methods and apparatus for regulating fluid pressure are described. A fluid regulator with relatively large passages and a high-pressure reserve may improve performance when the regulator is used in a sustained sequence. A smaller area stem piston may make the regulated pressure more independent of the input pressure.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 1, 2004Publication date: January 5, 2006Applicant: Dale CarpenterInventors: Jason Henley, Dale Carpenter
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Publication number: 20050155590Abstract: A coupler enables a paintball hopper to be easily connected to and disconnected from a paintball marker. A part of the coupler is connected to the paintball marker while another part is connected to the paintball hopper. The coupler has a locked and an unlocked position. In the unlocked position, the portion of the coupler connected to the paintball hopper is easily removed from or inserted into the coupler. In the locked position, the paintball hopper is held immobile and capable of being used in a competitive environment. The coupler provides fixed positions while locked and uses techniques to keep the hopper immobile when locked to the paintball marker.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 16, 2004Publication date: July 21, 2005Applicant: Dale CarpenterInventors: Dale Carpenter, Jason Henley
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Publication number: 20040221894Abstract: An apparatus for regulating fluid pressure comprising an inlet for accepting fluid at high pressure and an outlet for supplying fluid at a predetermined pressure to the device that requires fluid flow. A piston and seal form the valve used to regulate the fluid pressure at the outlet. Another aspect of the invention is a high-pressure chamber to that provides a reserve of fluid for continuous regulated pressure during periods of sustained use. The regulated pressure is adjustable using a sphere and ramp mechanism. One embodiment of the invention is adapted for use with a paintball marker.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 9, 2003Publication date: November 11, 2004Applicant: Dale CarpenterInventors: Jason S. Henley, Dale Carpenter