Abstract: An enclosure that has an interior space sized to receive a portable electronic device. The enclosure has a shielding layer that can shield and prevent communications between the interior space and the outside world in a first configuration. In a second configuration, communication is allowed. A signal transfer element is attached to the enclosure housing that can be moved between an isolation configuration and a communication configuration.

Abstract: An improved pneumatic launching apparatus is disclosed having both a partition apparatus for enabling a projectile, such as filled capsules used in paintball, marking devices or crowd control, to be loaded and readied for expulsion and a venting-pressure regulator. When the partition apparatus is in an open position, an aperture is exposed allowing a projectile of complimentary size and shape to transfer to the receiving chamber. The shape of the partition is such that a next projectile is gently cradled and separated from the receiving chamber during a closing movement. Further, the partition facilitates the projectile reaching a containing area and it creates a seal that on the chamber that significantly inhibits the escape of pressurized gas during a firing operation and facilitates the projectile loading into a containing area. The venting-pressure regulator utilizes opposed pistons with an escape mechanism to allow venting to occur without requiring a separate adjustment.

Abstract: An improved pneumatic launching apparatus is disclosed having both a partition apparatus for enabling a projectile, such as filled capsules used in paintball, marking devices or crowd control, to be loaded and readied for expulsion and a venting-pressure regulator. When the partition apparatus is in an open position, an aperture is exposed allowing a projectile of complimentary size and shape to transfer to the receiving chamber. The shape of the partition is such that a next projectile is gently cradled and separated from the receiving chamber during a closing movement. Further, the partition facilitates the projectile reaching a containing area and it creates a seal that on the chamber that significantly inhibits the escape of pressurized gas during a firing operation and facilitates the projectile loading into a containing area. The venting-pressure regulator utilizes opposed pistons with an escape mechanism to allow venting to occur without requiring a separate adjustment.

Abstract: An improved pneumatic launching apparatus is disclosed having both a partition apparatus for enabling a projectile, such as gelatinous-filled capsules used in paintball, to be loaded and readied for expulsion without applying mechanical force and an improved venting-pressure regulator. When the partition apparatus is in a withdrawn, or open, position, an aperture is exposed to allow a projectile of complimentary size and shape to drop into the firing chamber. The shape of the partition is such that a next projectile is gently cradled and separated from the firing chamber during a closing movement. Further, the partition preferably creates a seal that significantly inhibits the escape of pressurized gas during a firing operation. The venting-pressure regulator utilizes opposed pistons with an escape mechanism to allow venting to occur without requiring a separate adjustment.

Abstract: An improved pneumatic launching apparatus is disclosed having both a partition apparatus for enabling a projectile, such as gelatinous-filled capsules used in paintball, to be loaded and readied for expulsion without applying mechanical force and an improved venting-pressure regulator. When the partition apparatus is in a withdrawn, or open, position, an aperture is exposed to allow a projectile of complimentary size and shape to drop into the firing chamber. The shape of the partition is such that a next projectile is gently cradled and separated from the firing chamber during a closing movement. Further, the partition preferably creates a seal that significantly inhibits the escape of pressurized gas during a firing operation. The venting-pressure regulator utilizes opposed pistons with an escape mechanism to allow venting to occur without requiring a separate adjustment.