Abstract: A quick connect coupler for applications transmitting compressed fluid is disclosed, having a poppet valve mounted within a body. A body cap may be detachably threaded to the body, putting the poppet valve into an airflow position. The poppet valve is movable from a sealing position where it sits against a seat and O-ring, preventing the passage of compressed fluid through the valve, to an airflow position that permits air to flow through the valve. The poppet valve is biased to the sealing position by a spring, and in the airflow position the poppet is pushed away from the seat by a plunger mounted within the body cap. The poppet valve has a core and a head, and the core has at least one aperture therein for the passage of compressed fluids, and the head has at least one indentation corresponding to the aperture. The invention may be used for paintball with a described coiled air hose.

Abstract: There is provided a coupler assembly for dispensing fluid from a compressed fluid source, the coupler assembly comprising a chamber, an inlet port, the inlet port comprising a releasable member to be connected to a hose originating from a compressed fluid source, the releasable member comprising a valve, the inlet port further comprising a receiving member for receiving the releasable member, the receiving member being in fluid communication with the chamber, an outlet port in fluid communication with the chamber and a fluid control mechanism operatively coupled to the chamber for controlling an amount of fluid dispensed from the inlet port to the outlet port.