Patents by Inventor Eero Kaakkola
Eero Kaakkola has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
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Publication number: 20230341215Abstract: The invention relates to a paintball projectile comprising a front portion (15) and a body portion (16), which body portion comprises a side wall (17). The paintball projectile comprises a body component (10), which is a single piece forming outer surfaces (15a, 17a) of the front portion (15) and the side wall (17), a closed cavity (30) in the interior volume of the front portion (15), a fill (31) in the closed cavity (30), and a middle component (20) in the interior volume of the body component, the middle component having a first side and a second side. The first side of the middle component (20) is facing the closed cavity (30), and the projectile further comprises a barrier layer (41) on the second side of the middle component (20). The invention further relates to a method for manufacturing paintball projectile.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 13, 2020Publication date: October 26, 2023Inventor: Eero KAAKKOLA
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Publication number: 20130220293Abstract: A paintball loader for use on a paintball marker, including a refillable container defining an internal space for accommodating a plurality of paintballs, the container further including an outlet for enabling paintballs to sequentially exit the container towards the marker, an agitating member including at least one rotor fin rotatably disposed within the container, a drive mechanism including an electric motor, the drive mechanism being operable to rotate the agitating member so as to agitate one or more paintballs present in the container and facilitate their movement towards the outlet, and a protrusive housing extending inside the internal space, wherein the drive mechanism is at least partially located within the housing in the internal space. The loader may be modular and include a plurality of releasably attachable body portions. The loader may incorporate a speed feed system. The loader may include a piezoelectric sensor for shot detection.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 24, 2012Publication date: August 29, 2013Inventor: Eero KAAKKOLA
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Patent number: 8316835Abstract: An anti-chop system for a pneumatic paintball marker that is automatically cleaned. The anti-chop eye system includes a transmitter and receiver arranged so as to sense the presence of a paintball within a breech using a beam of light. A moving member of the paintball marker automatically wipes at least one surface of the transmitter and/or receiver to remove contaminants such as paint, grease, dirt and the like. By automatically cleaning the anti-chop eye system, the reliability of the system is improved.Type: GrantFiled: July 14, 2010Date of Patent: November 27, 2012Assignee: Dye Precision, Inc.Inventors: Eero Kaakkola, Adam Harrison Thorp
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Patent number: 8267077Abstract: A pneumatic paintball marker has, for example, a sleeve that controls the passage of air through the longitudinal barrel or opening within the marker. By sequentially filling separate chambers defined within the opening and the sleeve, the sleeve is able to translate axially through the opening in a sequential manner. When the sleeve is in a forward position, air is caused to be released through the barrel, propelling the paintball. A sear member engages the sleeve and prevents it from inadvertently moving to a forward position. Air filling the chambers returns the sleeve to the loading position.Type: GrantFiled: August 15, 2011Date of Patent: September 18, 2012Assignee: Dye Precision, Inc.Inventors: Eero Kaakkola, Richard Corlett, William Wing, Adam H. Thorp
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Patent number: 8235030Abstract: Some embodiments are directed to a paintball loader having a diverter member supported within a housing of the loader. The diverter member can limit the number of paintballs which enter an outlet passageway leading to a marker inlet. In some embodiments, diverter member can have projections and channels formed in a bottom surface thereof to control the number of paintballs that can simultaneously enter the entrance to the outlet passageway.Type: GrantFiled: May 25, 2010Date of Patent: August 7, 2012Assignee: Dye Precision, Inc.Inventors: Eero Kaakkola, Adam Harrison Thorp
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Publication number: 20120131817Abstract: An insole suitable for use with footwear. A body has at least one material layer and includes at least one heat-sensitive support element including thermoplastic material. The heat-sensitive support element is embedded in or joined with body to enable shaping at least part of the insole when heated and hardening by cooling. The heat-sensitive support element includes a plurality of hollows facing a direction substantially opposite a predetermined top side of the insole intended to receive a foot of a user. A corresponding method.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 30, 2010Publication date: May 31, 2012Inventor: Eero KAAKKOLA
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Publication number: 20120103316Abstract: A paintball loader which feeds paintballs to a paintball marker has a rotor body and a drive motor for rotating the rotor body. The paintball loader can include a latch member for selectively securing an upper shell member to a lower shell member. The paintball loader can include a ramp member inside the upper and lower shell members. The ramp member moves between a first or flattened position and a second or raised position to facilitate operation of the loader. The components of the loader are designed so that assembly/disassembly is performed with few, if any, tools to facilitate cleaning and/or maintenance.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 31, 2011Publication date: May 3, 2012Applicant: Dye Precision, Inc.Inventors: Eero Kaakkola, Bryon Benini, Gerald R. Parks
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Publication number: 20110297136Abstract: A pneumatic paintball marker has, for example, a sleeve that controls the passage of air through the longitudinal barrel or opening within the marker. By sequentially filling separate chambers defined within the opening and the sleeve, the sleeve is able to translate axially through the opening in a sequential manner. When the sleeve is in a forward position, air is caused to be released through the barrel, propelling the paintball. A sear member engages the sleeve and prevents it from inadvertently moving to a forward position. Air filling the chambers returns the sleeve to the loading position.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 15, 2011Publication date: December 8, 2011Applicant: DYE PRECISION, INC.Inventors: Eero Kaakkola, Richard Corlett, William Wing, Adam H. Thorp
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Publication number: 20110290226Abstract: Some embodiments are directed to a paintball loader having a diverter member supported within a housing of the loader. The diverter member can limit the number of paintballs which enter an outlet passageway leading to a marker inlet. In some embodiments, diverter member can have projections and channels formed in a bottom surface thereof to control the number of paintballs that can simultaneously enter the entrance to the outlet passageway.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 25, 2010Publication date: December 1, 2011Applicant: DYE PRECISION, INC.Inventors: Eero Kaakkola, Adam Harrison Thorp
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Patent number: 8047190Abstract: A paintball loader which feeds paintballs to a paintball marker has a rotor body and a drive motor for rotating the rotor body. The paintball loader can include a latch member for selectively securing an upper shell member to a lower shell member. The paintball loader can include a ramp member inside the upper and lower shell members. The ramp member moves between a first or flattened position and a second or raised position to facilitate operation of the loader. The components of the loader are designed so that assembly/disassembly is performed with few, if any, tools to facilitate cleaning and/or maintenance.Type: GrantFiled: October 22, 2008Date of Patent: November 1, 2011Assignee: Dye Precision, Inc.Inventors: Eero Kaakkola, Bryon Benini, Gerald R. Parks
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Patent number: 7997260Abstract: A pneumatic paintball marker has, for example, a sleeve that controls the passage of air through the longitudinal barrel or opening within the marker. By sequentially filling separate chambers defined within the opening and the sleeve, the sleeve is able to translate axially through the opening in a sequential manner. When the sleeve is in a forward position, air is caused to be released through the barrel, propelling the paintball. A sear member engages the sleeve and prevents it from inadvertently moving to a forward position. Air filling the chambers returns the sleeve to the loading position.Type: GrantFiled: October 5, 2007Date of Patent: August 16, 2011Assignee: Dye Precision, Inc.Inventors: Eero Kaakkola, Richard Corlett, William Wing, Adam H. Thorp
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Patent number: 7882786Abstract: A paintball has one or more dimples or depressions formed on the outer surface of the paintball. In some embodiments, the depressions can have a uniform or non-uniform shape and be spaced equally about the circumference of the paintball. In some embodiments, each depression may provide increased lift and/or fragility to the paintball.Type: GrantFiled: September 9, 2008Date of Patent: February 8, 2011Assignee: Dye Precision, Inc.Inventors: David DeHaan, Eero Kaakkola
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Publication number: 20100275894Abstract: An anti-chop system for a pneumatic paintball marker that is automatically cleaned. The anti-chop eye system includes a transmitter and receiver arranged so as to sense the presence of a paintball within a breech using a beam of light. A moving member of the paintball marker automatically wipes at least one surface of the transmitter and/or receiver to remove contaminants such as paint, grease, dirt and the like. By automatically cleaning the anti-chop eye system, the reliability of the system is improved.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 14, 2010Publication date: November 4, 2010Applicant: Dye Precision, Inc.Inventors: Eero Kaakkola, Adam H. Thorp
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Patent number: 7765998Abstract: An anti-chop system for a pneumatic paintball marker that is automatically cleaned. The anti-chop eye system includes a transmitter and receiver arranged so as to sense the presence of a paintball within a breech using a beam of light. A moving member of the paintball marker automatically wipes at least one surface of the transmitter and/or receiver to remove contaminants such as paint, grease, dirt and the like. By automatically cleaning the anti-chop eye system, the reliability of the system is improved.Type: GrantFiled: September 28, 2006Date of Patent: August 3, 2010Assignee: Dye Precision, Inc.Inventors: Eero Kaakkola, Adam H. Thorp
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Publication number: 20100095942Abstract: A paintball loader which feeds paintballs to a paintball marker has a rotor body and a drive motor for rotating the rotor body. The paintball loader can include a latch member for selectively securing an upper shell member to a lower shell member. The paintball loader can include a ramp member inside the upper and lower shell members. The ramp member moves between a first or flattened position and a second or raised position to facilitate operation of the loader. The components of the loader are designed so that assembly/disassembly is performed with few, if any, tools to facilitate cleaning and/or maintenance.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 22, 2008Publication date: April 22, 2010Applicant: Dye Precision, Inc.Inventors: Eero Kaakkola, Bryon Benini, Gerald R. Parks
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Publication number: 20100058948Abstract: A paintball has one or more dimples or depressions formed on the outer surface of the paintball. In some embodiments, the depressions can have a uniform or non-uniform shape and be spaced equally about the circumference of the paintball. In some embodiments, each depression may provide increased lift and/or fragility to the paintball.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 9, 2008Publication date: March 11, 2010Applicant: DYE PRECISION, INC.Inventors: David DeHaan, Eero Kaakkola
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Publication number: 20080245351Abstract: A pneumatic paintball marker has, for example, a sleeve that controls the passage of air through the longitudinal barrel or opening within the marker. By sequentially filling separate chambers defined within the opening and the sleeve, the sleeve is able to translate axially through the opening in a sequential manner. When the sleeve is in a forward position, air is caused to be released through the barrel, propelling the paintball. A sear member engages the sleeve and prevents it from inadvertently moving to a forward position. Air filling the chambers returns the sleeve to the loading position.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 5, 2007Publication date: October 9, 2008Applicant: DYE PRECISION, INC.Inventors: Eero Kaakkola, Richard Corlett, William Wing, Adam H. Thorp
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Patent number: D583423Type: GrantFiled: July 1, 2008Date of Patent: December 23, 2008Assignee: Dye Precision, Inc.Inventors: Eero Kaakkola, Mikko Huttunen, William Wing
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Patent number: D597152Type: GrantFiled: November 18, 2008Date of Patent: July 28, 2009Assignee: Dye Precision, Inc.Inventors: Eero Kaakkola, Bryon Benini, Gerald R. Parks
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Patent number: D631516Type: GrantFiled: July 7, 2009Date of Patent: January 25, 2011Assignee: Dye Precision, Inc.Inventors: Eero Kaakkola, Bryon Benini, Gerald R. Parks