Abstract: This invention is an electronic display of paintball marker function located on or close to a rear-facing portion of the body of the paintball marker. By paintball marker function is meant mode of operation (e.g., semi- or full-automatic), rate of fire, shot counter, pressure supply, and pressure chambers settings. Also, optionally, a game timer, low battery and on-off indicators may also be displayed. By rear-facing portion of the body is meant on or close to the back panels or surfaces of the marker body above where the firing hand of the player engages the grip of the marker, and behind the trigger location.

Abstract: A drive cone for use on a paintball loader loading paintballs into a conventional paintball gun. The drive cone is located at a bottom portion of the container and is rotated by a motor. The drive cone includes at least one fin which forms a gap for which a plurality of paintballs may fit. The drive cone feeds the paintballs into an exit tube located at the bottom of the container which feeds into the paintball gun.

Abstract: This invention is an electronic display of paintball marker function located on or close to a rear-facing portion of the body of the paintball marker. By paintball marker function is meant mode of operation (e.g., semi- or full-automatic), rate of fire, shot counter, pressure supply, and pressure chambers settings. Also, optionally, a game timer, low battery and on-off indicators may also be displayed. By rear-facing portion of the body is meant on or close to the back panels or surfaces of the marker body above where the firing hand of the player engages the grip of the marker, and behind the trigger location.

Abstract: A compressed gas-powered projectile accelerator is disclosed having an improved means of gas distribution, a valve locking mechanism, an improved combined bumper/seal, and self-contained modular components to improve efficiency, manufacturability, and reduce size and weight.

Abstract: A compressed gas powered projectile accelerator employing dynamic-regulation; having, a valve slider, reciprocally moveable within a passage, being releasable by the action of a sear and trigger from a cocked position, controlling flow of compressed gas into a breech; or an electric valve performing the same function under the control of an electronic circuit and trigger; and a spring-biased bolt, reciprocally moveable within the breech, controlling the flow of projectiles and compressed gas into a barrel.

Abstract: A spring-loaded feed mechanism for a paintball loader. The feed mechanism includes an inner spool and an outer spool. A torsion spring is positioned between the inner and outer spools. The outer spool includes a pressure wall, from which the torsion spring is located on one end of the spring. A retaining wall is attached to the inner spool and is located at the opposite end of the torsion spring. When an operator of a paintball gun using the spring-loaded feed mechanism discontinues firing paintballs, the feed mechanism is stopped. Simultaneously, during the deceleration of the feed mechanism, the torsion spring is compressed, which allows the mechanical energy of the rotating feed mechanism to be stored within the compressed spring. When the operator desires to fire the paintball gun, the feed mechanism is accelerated to the requisite rotational speed. The compressed spring is release, thereby allowing the spring to assist in accelerating the feed mechanism to the necessary rotational speed.