Abstract: A projectile launching system for pneumatically launching projectiles is disclosed. The projectile launching system includes a nozzle that is positioned within an engine body and movable between a rearward, loading position and a forward, firing position. A valve stem contained within the engine body is moveable to selectively control the discharge of pressurized gas to propel the projectile. The movement of the valve stem controls the supply of pressurized air to move the nozzle to the rearward, loading position upon firing of a projectile. A trigger assembly is used to selectively control the venting of pressurized air to atmosphere to control the movement of the valve stem within the projectile launching system.

Abstract: A padlock includes a lock body, a shackle receivable in first and second shackle openings in the lock body, and a locking mechanism disposed in the lock body. The locking mechanism includes at least one locking member, a key cylinder rotatable between a locked position and an unlocked position, an actuator assembled with the key cylinder for co-rotation therewith, and a torsion spring having a first end engaging the lock body and a second end engaging the actuator to rotationally bias the key cylinder toward the locked position. The actuator includes a projection that engages a portion of the lock body when the key cylinder is in a locked position, and a blocker portion aligned with the at least one locking member to hold the at least one locking member in locking engagement with the shackle when the key cylinder is in the locked position.

Abstract: A padlock includes a lock body, a shackle receivable in first and second shackle openings in the lock body, and a locking mechanism disposed in the lock body. The locking mechanism includes at least one locking member, a key cylinder rotatable between a locked position and an unlocked position, an actuator assembled with the key cylinder for co-rotation therewith, and a torsion spring having a first end engaging the lock body and a second end engaging the actuator to rotationally bias the key cylinder toward the locked position. The actuator includes a projection that engages a portion of the lock body when the key cylinder is in a locked position, and a blocker portion aligned with the at least one locking member to hold the at least one locking member in locking engagement with the shackle when the key cylinder is in the locked position.

Abstract: A projectile launching system for pneumatically launching projectiles is disclosed. The projectile launching system includes a nozzle that is positioned within an engine body and movable between a rearward, loading position and a forward, firing position. A valve stem contained within the engine body is moveable to selectively control the discharge of pressurized gas to propel the projectile. The movement of the valve stem controls the supply of pressurized air to move the nozzle to the rearward, loading position upon firing of a projectile. A trigger assembly is used to selectively control the venting of pressurized air to atmosphere to control the movement of the valve stem within the projectile launching system.

Abstract: An gas supply system for use with an airsoft gun to power a pneumatic engine contained within a receiver of the airsoft gun. The gas supply system includes a bottle of pressurized gas that supplies pressurized gas at a first pressure to the receiver. A pressure regulator is located between the supply of pressurized gas and the pneumatic drive engine and operates to reduce the pressure of the gas from the first pressure to a second pressure. The pressure regulator is supported on the airsoft gun and allows the pressure of gas supplied to the pneumatic engine of the airsoft gun to be regulated. The pressure regulator includes an adjustment dial that allows an operator to change the pressure of gas supplied to the airsoft gun. The pressure regulator can be located between the bottle of pressurized gas and the receiver.

Abstract: An gas supply system for use with an airsoft gun to power a pneumatic engine contained within a receiver of the airsoft gun. The gas supply system includes a bottle of pressurized gas that supplies pressurized gas at a first pressure to the receiver. A pressure regulator is located between the supply of pressurized gas and the pneumatic drive engine and operates to reduce the pressure of the gas from the first pressure to a second pressure. The pressure regulator is supported on the airsoft gun and allows the pressure of gas supplied to the pneumatic engine of the airsoft gun to be regulated. The pressure regulator includes an adjustment dial that allows an operator to change the pressure of gas supplied to the airsoft gun. The pressure regulator can be located between the bottle of pressurized gas and the receiver.

Abstract: An air supply system for use with an airsoft gun to power a pneumatic engine contained within a receiver of the airsoft gun. The air supply system includes a bottle of pressurized air that supplies the pressurized air at a first pressure to the pneumatic drive engine. A pressure regulator is located between the supply of pressurized air and the pneumatic drive engine and operates to reduce the pressure of the air from the first pressure to a second pressure. The pressure regulator is supported on the airsoft gun and allows the pressure of air supplied to the pneumatic engine of the airsoft gun to be selectively regulated. The pressure regulator includes an adjustment dial that allows an operator to change the pressure of air supplied to the airsoft gun. The pressure regulator can be located either on a stock of the airsoft gun, within a pistol grip of the airsoft gun or between the bottle of pressurized air and the receiver.

Abstract: An air supply system for use with an airsoft gun to power a pneumatic engine contained within a receiver of the airsoft gun. The air supply system includes a bottle of pressurized air that supplies the pressurized air at a first pressure to the pneumatic drive engine. A pressure regulator is located between the supply of pressurized air and the pneumatic drive engine and operates to reduce the pressure of the air from the first pressure to a second pressure. The pressure regulator is supported on the airsoft gun and allows the pressure of air supplied to the pneumatic engine of the airsoft gun to be selectively regulated. The pressure regulator includes an adjustment dial that allows an operator to change the pressure of air supplied to the airsoft gun. The pressure regulator can be located either on a stock of the airsoft gun, within a pistol grip of the airsoft gun or between the bottle of pressurized air and the receiver.

Abstract: A sensor adaptor circuit housing assembly and method of manufacturing includes a circuit board, a housing, an input wire, and a connector. The circuit board includes an electrical circuit configured for receiving a sensor signal and generating a sensor characteristic in response to the received sensor signal. The housing includes a body and a cavity defined by inner surfaces of the body and adapted for receiving the circuit board, the circuit board being positioned within the cavity. The input wire is configured for receiving the signal from a sensor and can be formed with an insulated solid or stranded conductor. The connector includes a unitary body, a first end of the unitary body attached directly to an end of the input wire, a second end of the unitary body positioned within the cavity and attached directly to the circuit board and making a first electrical connection with the electrical circuit.

Abstract: A temperature sensor assembly and method of manufacturing thereof having a temperature probe, a mounting connector, a wire set, a transition component, a housing, and a circuit is provided. The temperature probe includes a probe body, a temperature sensor and at least one conductor configured for providing a temperature signal indicative of a temperature over the at least one conductor. The circuit is enclosed within the housing and configured for receiving the temperature signal from the temperature probe and generating the temperature characteristic in response to the received temperature signal.

Abstract: A loader mountable below the barrel of a semi-automatic paintball gun for feeding a supply of paintballs into the firing chamber of the paintball gun against the force of gravity. The loader includes a mechanically driven rotating paddle wheel that moves the individual paintballs upward and out of the loader housing and into a feed tube. The feed tube connects the outlet of the housing to the firing chamber of the paintball gun such that the combination of the feed tube and paddle wheel continuously supply paintballs to the firing chamber of the paintball gun. The loader includes a motor and a drive spring for rotating the paddle wheel within the housing. The motor winds the drive spring, such that upon a demand for paintballs, the drive spring provides the driving force to the paddle wheel to rotate the paddle wheel within the housing.