Abstract: A paintball gun conveniently assembled in the present invention has a through hole formed in a back of a grip and communicated with a chamber of the grip; a set bolt having an engagement groove and being extended into the through hole, protruded into the chamber and pressed against a magnetic-attraction plate; a setscrew hole formed in one sidewall of the grip and communicated with the through hole for being screwed with a setscrew, whereby the set bolt designed with different length can be extended into the through hole to push the magnetic-attraction plate, and then screwed with the setscrew tightly so that a push rod of the magnetic-attraction plate can push a locking member to adjust the displacement height of the locking member for different types of the gun bodies, thus a single grip is suited for being conveniently and quickly assembled with a gun body of different style.

Abstract: A device 10 for securing a lighting apparatus 11 to a paintball mask to promote night paintball includes a base member 12, a light support member 14 extending forward from an upper portion of the base member 12, a light positioning member 16 extending forward from a lower portion of the base member 12, the light support and light positioning members 14 and 16 cooperating to secure and position the lighting apparatus 11 with the base member 12 to focus light in a predetermined direction, a stabilizing clip 18 extending rearward from a lower portion of the base member 12, and a pair of apertures 20 disposed through opposing upper portions of the base member 12, the apertures 20 ultimately receiving therethough a support belt 72 that cooperates with the stabilizing clip 18 to maintain the position of the device 10 relative to the paintball mask during play of a night paintball game.

Abstract: The present invention provides a medal game machine that makes it possible, for a medal to move forward with good directionality, thus increasing the playability of an aiming game. The configuration is such that a medal (14) fired from a shooting device (16) is used to shoot at a target. The shooting device (16) comprises a shooting section (24) that loads the medal (14) in a vertical orientation and a push-out means (30) that pushes out and fires the medal (14) loaded into the shooting section (24) A pressing roller (40) that presses against the upper portion of the medal (14) that is loaded into the shooting section (24) is provided in the shooting section (24) so that, when the medal (14) is being pushed out by the push-out means (30), it is shot out escaping from the pressing roller (40).

Abstract: The present invention relates to a motorized toy gun including a bullet feeding device, a power set, and a trigger operation set. The power set includes a motor, a first drive gear, a second drive gear, and a force output gear. The trigger operation set includes a trigger, a connecting arm push plate, a trigger arm, a lift member, a connecting arm, a switch arm, a locking member, and a microswitch. Thus, forward movement of the piston cylinder may be accelerated by the restoring force of the piston spring and by a power provided by the force output gear and the rack, thereby increasing the pressure in the cylinder, so that the BB bullet may be ejected outward quickly.

Abstract: A paint ball gun with typical gun body bolt chamber, air chamber, hammer chamber and trigger plate aligns the trigger plate with a timing plate and air valve to eliminate torques otherwise incurred between the valve and a trigger integral with the trigger plate as the trigger pulls the valve between effective positions during firing and recocking of the gun. The timing plate reciprocates with movement of the trigger plate in a timing plate groove in the gun body, shielding the timing plate from external damage and dirt. The air chamber and the hammer chamber, typically rearward of the air chamber, together lie below the bolt chamber and above the timing plate groove in vertical alignment further stabilizing the gun during recocking and firing of the gun.

Abstract: A gun having a trigger assist mechanism that includes a chamber, a trigger having a firing position and a released position, a compressed gas source in pneumatic communication with the chamber, and an actuator in pneumatic communication with the chamber. The compressed gas source provides compressed gas to the chamber upon movement of the trigger to the firing position. The actuator is operably disposed to apply a force tending to move the trigger from the firing position to the released position when compressed gas is directed from the chamber to the actuator.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compressed gas-operated firearms and more particularly to repeating gas cylinder pistols with conveyer feed of bullets for shooting.

Abstract: A bowstring release system for crossbows having a preferably ball-shaped nocking member mounted on a bowstring for engaging a nock portion of an arrow. Upper and lower surfaces of the bowstring release system are positioned near the rear of the crossbow, and move between open and closed positions relative to each other to vary the size of a release passage defined therebetween. In the closed position, the upper and lower catch surfaces are positioned sufficiently near each other to block the nocking member from passing through the release passage. And in the open position, the upper and lower catch surfaces are sufficiently separated to allow passage of the nocking member for propelling the arrow. When the bowstring is cocked, a locking mechanism actuates one or both of the upper and lower catch surfaces to the closed position, and a trigger mechanism releases the locking mechanism and actuates either one or both of the upper and lower catch surfaces to the open position.

Abstract: A trigger extension device attached to a trigger of a paint ball marker gun used in the sport of paint ball marking. A trigger extension bar attached to the trigger at a transverse orientation at a distance from the trigger provides a grip for a user to fan the trigger at a high rate of speed at a position external to the trigger. The trigger extension bar is connected to the trigger in transverse orientation to the left and right side walls of the trigger. The trigger extension bar is linear and is perpendicular to the left and right trigger walls. The distal end of the trigger extension bar can optionally include an angled portion. The trigger extension bar can extend from either the left or right side of the marker gun trigger or can extend from both sides of the marker gun trigger. The trigger extension bar can be connected to the trigger by an extension screw that is threaded through a threaded hole in the trigger and also mounted to an axial threaded bore in the trigger extension bar.

Abstract: A paint bullet gun is constructed to include a gun body, a stock, a trigger, a bullet loading guide, a rear sight rack, and a carburetion chamber, wherein the gun body is formed of an upper gun barrel and a lower barrel, the upper gun barrel having a top bullet loading hole, a plurality of recessed holes longitudinally aligned at a top side thereof, a side slot, and a rubber stop mounted in the side slot and adapted to stop the loaded paint bullets in position; the bullet loading guide is sleeved onto the upper gun barrel to hold the rubber stop in the side slot, having a plurality of fixing devices, which are respectively fastened to the recessed holes of the upper gun barrel to fix said bullet loading guide to the upper gun barrel, the fixing devices each having a compression spring, and a steel ball supported on the compression spring at a bottom side and forced by the compression spring into engagement with one recessed hole of the upper gun barrel.

Abstract: An air gun trigger system, working in conjunction with an air gun, having a firing system, moving between a rear position in a ready state and a forward position for firing bullets, the air gun trigger system comprising: a holding element; a first trigger device; a second trigger device; and a driving unit. The holding element holds the firing system in the ready state and when triggered releases the firing system therefrom to move towards the forward position. The first trigger device is manually operated to trigger the holding element. The second trigger device automatically triggers the holding element and is driven by the driving unit. Thus the holding element is triggered to release the firing system from the ready state by either the first trigger device or the second trigger device. The driving unit causes a continuous movement of the second trigger device, resulting in fully automatic firing of bullets.

Abstract: An improved air gun for firing paint balls, pellets,, consisting of a passively venting and freeze resistant regulator, a pressure differential trigger mechanism, and a muzzle break with angled sidewalls. The freeze resistant regulator regulates incoming high pressure gas to a user predetermined pressure to operate the gun while avoiding freezing of the regulator associated with frigid incoming compressed gases and high firing rates. This is accomplished by using a heat transmission component formed by the engagement between a hemispheric shaped tip of a regulating pin and a hemispheric cavity of an adjustment piston. Passive venting of gas from the gun upon removal of the pressurized gas supply is provided by the regulator using a reciprocating regulating pin and adjustment piston which combine to compress a seal into a seat only when pressurized gas is attached to the air gun. Once detached from a pressurized air supply the compressed air in the gun vents through the seat.

Abstract: A hand-held firearm which affords improved hand manipulation is provided. The firearm includes a frame member and a longitudinally extending barrel having an open front end through which projectiles can be fired. The firearm further includes a pivotally mounted trigger and a handle which are also carried by the frame member. The handle being configured such that it is angled away from the axis perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the barrel towards the front end of the barrel.

Abstract: A paintball gun trigger is disclosed. The trigger includes an upper finger gripping portion adapted to be gripped by an upper finger without surrounding the upper finger, and a lower finger gripping portion adapted to be gripped by a lower finger while surrounding the lower finger. Preferably, the upper finger gripping portion is an arcuate lever adapted to receive an index finger and the lower finger gripping portion is a ring adapted to receive a middle finger. In this manner, the index finger can actuate the trigger in a first horizontal direction to fire the gun and move in a second horizontal direction opposite to the first horizontal direction without engaging the trigger, and the middle finger can actuate the trigger in the first horizontal direction to fire the gun and engage the trigger when moved in the second horizontal direction.

Abstract: A toy gun which fires at least two projectiles with a single cycle of an actuation device is disclosed. The gun includes a piston for developing a firing force and a magazine having at least two stations, each of which receives a projectile. The magazine is movable to sequentially position each of the stations in a firing position to receive the firing force from the piston. The actuating device operatively engages the piston and the magazine for periodic actuation thereof. In some embodiments, the actuating device comprises an elongated strip with a plurality of spaced abutments.

Abstract: A compressed gas powered gun includes a firing system capable of achieving increased firing rates. The firing system includes a regulating system by which an air or firing chamber can be charged with compressed gas from a compressed gas source to a predetermined pressure very rapidly. The firing system also includes a trigger mechanism which enables rapid actuation of a trigger by a user.

Abstract: The breech block for pneumatic shooting device is utilized in weapons for expelling solid-state bodies or marking pellets. It has a simplified and easy for maintenance construction ensuring long term exploitation and minimum fluid consumption for one shot. The breech block comprises a housing 1 in which a barrel 2 is mounted. A step-shaped cylindrical bore is formed in the housing 1, and a piston 4 having two parts 9 and 10 of different diameters is placed in the bore. The step-shaped bore in the housing 1 has a portion 13 which diameter is greater than the diameter of the rear part 10 of the piston 4. The piston 4 is provided with an axial passage 14, the rear end of which being connected to radial openings 8 formed at the rear part 10 of the piston 4.

Abstract: The invention discloses a compressed gas-operated firearm (1), especially a pistol, which at the utilization of a drum (18) for multi-shot projectile receipt distinguishes itself through a linearly displaceable weapon barrel (3) to achieve a loading position, or, respectively, firing position, and through a trigger (4) which is automatically secured against actuation in the loading position. Furthermore, a new type of valve system (25) is proposed for the impulse-like emission of the compressed gas upon the discharge of a shot.

Abstract: A spear fishing gun having a receiver assembly that has a grip housing containing a removable trigger assembly with a spear point shaft latch bar, a trigger, and a safety pawl mounted on a shaft extending through the trigger assembly and the grip housing with an external operator, with the shaft being supported in the grip housing in a manner to increase its stability. The grip housing has a line holding and release assembly that is automatically tensioned as it is assembled to the grip housing, and a muzzle assembly is provided that permits the lateral insertion and removal of the spearpoint shaft.

Abstract: A trigger assist system. The system utilizes a means to detect cycle progress of a pneumatic gun and communicates to a means to forcibly return the trigger to a released position. The trigger is forcibly released against the user's applied finger pressure allowing the gun to complete a cycle and come to position whereby the gun is ready to be fired, or cycled, again. The trigger assist system then relaxes the trigger allowing the user's applied pressure to again pull the trigger. In one embodiment, the means to detect cycle progress is a switchable pneumatic valve in communication with the bolt of the gun. In another embodiment, the means to detect cycle progress is an electronic circuit in communication with the trigger system. In one embodiment, the means to forcibly return the trigger to a released position is a pneumatic piston. In another embodiment, the means to forcibly return the trigger to a released position is an electronic solenoid.

Abstract: A dual mode ammunition loading air or gas-powered gun. The gun is conceived for shooting manually loaded small bullets shot by shot, or for alternatively acting as a repeating weapon for spherical ammunition (2) fed from a loader (4), dispensed one by one into a pocket (9) of an ammunition shifting body (8) mounted in a sliding arrangement, perpendicular to the barrel (3), so as to shift the ammunition up to a position in coalignment with the barrel (3) and with an air/gas delivery hole (17), of a compression chamber. The trigger (18) of the gun, is pin-jointed with a drawing member (19) spring-loaded at one (19a) of its ends and whose other end (19b) is connected to the striking hammer (21) for its cocking and ulterior release. The shifting body (8) is linked with the trigger through an assoicated lever (23) whose first end (23a) is rotatably pin-jointed with said trigger (18) and whose other end (23b) is hinged connected with said shifting body (8).

Abstract: A gun suitable for firing paintballs or pellets using compressed gas having an elongate breech section with a longitudinal passageway formed therein and a handle and barrel connected thereto. A hammer is slidably mounted in the passageway and a spring biases the hammer to a forward, firing position. A gas valve system is arranged in the passageway and is connectible to a source of compressed gas. A trigger includes a sear engaging member slidable in a cavity formed in the trigger. A spring biases this member to a rearward position. A sear with a downwardly extending hook is pivotally mounted on a sear pin. A further spring biases the sear so as to pivot the rear end upwardly into engagement with a flange formed on the bolt of the gun. Preferably the hammer and bolt are rigidly connected together by means of two links positioned on opposite sides of the hammer and bolt to which they are both connected.

Abstract: An improved speargun breach mechanism to prevent binding and increase the guns accuracy. The breach mechanism includes a pivotally mounted trigger and latch. The latch pivots between a cocked position and a firing position upon operation of the trigger. A spear cradle is mounted to the latch and has a generally semi-circular cross-section which closely receives the spear shaft to resist twisting movement of the latch and improve accuracy.

Abstract: A bow string release device for providing a low friction, accurate, short release motion for releasing a bow string of an archery bow so that premature releasing of the bow string is prohibited, regardless of the force applied by the bow string. The bow string release device provides a pair of opposed carriers that rotatably support a pair of opposed rollers. The carriers are pivotally connected to a support body for pivotally moving between a closed position, where the rollers are held in contact to retain the bow string, and an open position, where the bow string is allowed to pass between the rollers. The rollers provide a linear contact surface with the bow string so that the bow string does not unduly wear. A linkage assembly provides two linkage members that are pivotally connected to the carriers. A trigger provides a roller that rollingly engages the linkage assembly for moving the carriers between the closed position and the open position.

Abstract: A one or two-piece garment generally contoured to conform to the shape of the human torso manufactured from a semi-rigid material such as leather or plastics, with an arched support fixed to the garment between the top front and top rear portions of said garment. Incorporated within the body of the arched support is an anchoring device, with a trigger style archery bow string release mechanism which permits a physically challenged person to draw an archery bow and then release the bow string and thus fully participate in the sport of bow shooting.

Abstract: A vane and nock assembly for use with an archery arrow shaft to make an archery arrow includes an elongate body with a plurality of vanes extending from and along the body. An arrow shaft is attached to the front of the assembly so that the vanes extend therebehind. A nock may be removably mounted to the rearward end of the assembly or may be integral with the assembly. The nock may be cooperable with a release device so the release device can hold the nock and drawing force can be applied to a bow string of an archery bow through the release device and nock held thereby to thereby draw a bow. The use of the nock and cooperating release device is not limited to use with the vane and nock assembly.

Abstract: A slingshot-type ball pitching apparatus includes an elongated frame having a fork and trigger mechanism vertically adjustably supported at opposite front and rear ends thereof. A ball-carrying pouch is connected by stretchable tension members to the fork and may be pulled rearwardly to secure the ball within the set trigger mechanism. Upon release by the trigger mechanism, the ball is propelled forwardly from the apparatus. The trigger mechanism is preferably adjustable both vertically and transversely relative to the frame.

Abstract: A compressed gas powered gun is disclosed having a semi-automatic firing mechanism for enabling successive firing sequences. The firing mechanism includes a sear having a latch arm, with a cam at one end and an interlocking element at the other end. The cam is positioned to close a firing chamber as the latch arm is rotated. The interlocking element is positioned to concomitantly release an actuating bolt as the latch arm is rotated. A recoil spring repositions the actuating bolt for engagement with the interlocking element upon discharge of the firing chamber.

Abstract: A two handed bow and a bowstring release mechanism for launching an arrow along a shooting axis includes a riser, a pair of flexible limbs mounted on the riser and a bowstring connected between the free ends of the limbs. A pair of handgrips are pivotally mounted on the riser. The bowstring release mechanism is carried by a harness adapted to be worn by the archer and includes a body member having an elongated bowstring opening for receiving the bowstring and a pair of retaining arms pivotally mounted on the body member to selectively close and open the bowstring opening. A cam and electrically operated plunger operate the retaining arms to selectively close and open the bowstring opening. A retractable arrow rest is mounted on the riser and includes a shaft engaging surface for positioning the arrow along the shooting axis when the bowstring is in its full draw position.

Abstract: An archery apparatus for optimizing the force exerted on the arrow upon release includes a central section or riser and a pair of resilient limbs extending in opposite directions therefrom. A bowstring is connected between the free ends of the limbs and includes a nocking point for engagement with the nock of an arrow. An arrow rest is carried by the riser and together with the nocking point on the bowstring define a shooting axis along with the arrow travels when departing the bow. A hand grip is mounted on the riser adjacent the shooting axis for accommodating the left or right hand of an archer. A push member extends rearwardly of the riser for accommodating the other hand of the archer. A harness adapted to be worn by the archer includes a bowstring holding and/or releasing mechanism for selectively holding and/or releasing the bowstring adjacent the nocking point.

Abstract: A bowstring release assembly comprises a housing that receives the operative components that facilitate bowstring release motion. A gear assembly initiates and actuates the release motion. A rack and a pinion form the gear assembly. A trigger operates the rack to translate within the housing. The pinion is formed on a first portion of the peripheral surface of a rotary member which rotates in response to operation of the rack. A cam is formed on a second portion of the peripheral surface of the rotary member. The cam cooperates with a roller disposed on one end of a restraint assembly mounted on a pivot pin within the housing to allow bowstring release. A peg disposed on a second end of the restraint assembly engages the bowstring for restraint and pivots away upon actuation for release. A rope loop anchored to the housing may be provided to wrap around the bowstring and hook onto the peg for restraint.

Abstract: A toy gun includes a barrel assembly comprising a plurality of side-by-side barrel elements, a plurality of missiles which are receivable in the barrel elements, and a firing assembly for impacting sequential missiles in order to launch them from the barrel assembly. The firing assembly includes a resiliently deflectable firing member and a deflecting mechanism for deflecting and releasing the firing member so that it is resiliently propelled into impacting engagement with sequential missiles for launching the missiles from the barrel assembly.

Abstract: A toy saucer launching and catching device comprised of a base covered with an upper cover and supported on a handle to hold a saucer seat, a curved spring rod retained between said base and said saucer seat, a push plate controlled by a trigger on said handle to squeeze said spring rods inwards, and a lifting plate controlled by an auxiliary trigger on said handle to lift said upper cover, and wherein pulling said trigger causes a toy saucer to be launched out of said saucer seat into the air; pulling said auxiliary trigger causes said upper cover to be opened for catching a flying toy saucer.

Abstract: A compressed gas gun having a trigger mechanism including a body member having a passage through which a valve stem passes. A trigger arm is pivotably secured to the body member and includes a finger grip and a cam surface for bearing against a wall of the internal chamber of the gun to move the body member rearwardly upon actuation of the trigger arm. Rearward movement of the body member moves the valve stem rearward to overcome a spring force to release gas through the valve stem into the barrel of the gun to propel a projectile, such as a paint ball, arrow or harpoon.

Abstract: A bow string release includes elongate, cylindrical sears adapted for linear, axial movement into and out of a string retaining notch, the sears having ends which for a string centering retainer when in the closed, string retaining position. The latch system is designed to engage the sears below their center lines to minimize trigger travel. A trigger with a cam actuator is provided to further minimize trigger travel.

Abstract: A spear gun assembly for propelling a sharpened spear in an underwater hunting environment. The assembly includes a holding bar rigidly attached to the gun which engages a hole in the spear. A trigger assembly is actuatable to pivot a lifter for lifting the spear from the holding bar, thereby releasing the spear from the gun. The trigger assembly is provided with a safety mechanism for preventing the lifter from pivoting and a lanyard which is disengaged as the trigger is actuated.

Abstract: A trigger mechanism, particularly for sports pistols, comprises a trigger lever, which carries a trigger blade and is biased by a spring having a variable initial stress and opposing the pull-off movement of the trigger lever. The mechanism also comprises a sear, which cooperates with the trigger lever, and a catch lever, which is adapted to retain the spring-loaded striker and to interlock with the sear in a catching position. The trigger lever is movable against the sear against the spring force.

Abstract: An underwater spear gun of the rubber-band powered type, in which a spear is provided having a plurality of upwardly-projecting tail fins. The spear-shaft is positioned within a bore of a barrel, which barrel has longitudinal channel formed in an outer peripheral surface extending the entire length of the barrel through which project the tail fins. Each rubber band used for powering is stretched about one tail fin. The spear gun also has a unique triggering mechanism directly connected to the line-release lever for a safer and more easily handled gun.

Abstract: A safety device for a toy gun has first and second firing pins which can block movement of a trigger. The firing pins are electro-magnetically operated. The first firing pin is normally in a position which blocks movement of the trigger and the second firing pin is normally in a position which allows movement of the trigger. A power source is connected to the first firing pin by a switch so that trigger movement is blocked by the first firing pin until the switch is activated. The switch also connects the power source to a photo-electric switch which includes a light emitter and a light sensor. The second firing pin is connected to the power source by the photo-electric switch so that movement of the trigger is blocked by the second firing pin only when the photo-electric switch is closed. The photo-electric switch detects the presence of a target within a preset range of the toy gun and closes if a target is detected.

Abstract: A gun, which compresses a spring during cocking and uses the air accelerated by the spring to propel a projectile during firing, incorporates several safety features. The size of the handle makes it impossible for children to operate. The trigger cannot be moved to its firing position unless the gun is cocked, the gun housing is closed, and a manual safety button is actuated during firing. To prevent unintended projectiles from being inserted into the barrel, the front of the barrel is blocked except during firing and the rear of the barrel is blocked at all times by either the projectile-carrying magazine or a barrel block.

Abstract: An underwater speargun consisting of two spears that are independent of each other. This underwater speargun is capable of 2 rapid discharges of spears or 2 simultaneous discharges of spears. Accidental firing is prevented due to the safety blocking the trigger until the trigger and the safety trigger are squeezed rearward at the same time. Grooved tracks and front spear guides help insure the spear propels out of the gun in a straight path.

Abstract: A supply mechanism for gas projectile firing devices includes: a magazine having a storage column for projectiles and a transfer slide for moving projectiles from a column to a position in line with the firing chamber; a mobile element having a transfer bar for moving the transfer slide from the column to its position next to the firing chamber, an insertion piston for moving projectiles from the transfer slide into the firing chamber and a firing pin for opening the valve connecting the compressed gas reservoir to the firing chamber; a trigger which activates the firing and prevents double insertion of a projectile, and a cocking rod which controls the mobile element and the trigger. The mechanism is applicable to training and sports weapons, and to nail and staple guns.

Abstract: An animal trap and ball detent trigger means therefor is disclosed. The trap is of shaft and block construction with the cable carrying block spring biased toward one end of the shaft. The shaft is longitudinally bored at one end thereof with a transverse bore intersecting the longitudinal bore for receiving ball bearings to be used for detaining the cable carrying block in a set position against a spring bias. A plunger extends into the longitudinal bore for reciprocating between a position holding the ball bearings in a block detaining position and a position in which the ball bearings may be forced inwardly into the shaft to release the block. The plunger and a trigger member are spring biased in a home set position. The trigger member has a conically shaped end which rests in a correspondingly conically shaped trigger block with one end of the plunger in spring bias contact therewith.

Abstract: A toy vehicle and a launcher includes an integral latch mechanism for holding the vehicle in a biased position and an actuating member for selectively releasing the latch. The vehicle includes an elongated tube of substantially dense, rigid material defining a frame to which wheels may be secured. The tube is encased within a soft, resilient, open cell foam material such as polyurethane foam which has been molded in the form of a vehicle body. A resilient, biasing member is mounted within the tube and is held in a compressed state by the latch. The launching member includes connection means to permit the connection of a series of launching members.

Abstract: A spear gun is collapsible to approximately one-half of the full length of a conventional spear gun by the use of both (1) a spear made of two parts and (2) by the use of a hollow shortened spear gun housing from which an extension for holding the slings or elastics for propelling the spear may protrude. The extension is slidably mounted within the hollow spear gun housing and has at its outer end a sling holder, or arrangements for holding the slings or elastics. The spear has a threaded coupling halfway along its length so that the spear may be unthreaded and the two parts thereof both secured along the length of the housing. One of the parts may be stored on the gun when the gun is not in use. A special compact trigger mechanism may include a release shaft in the hand grip of the spear gun which interfits with a recess in the spear, and is provided with a thumb actuated release. Concurrently with releasing the spear, the other end of the shaft includes a mechanism which releases the spear retaining line.

Abstract: A pencil holder includes a body having a socket, the body including a substantially horizontal base portion. A pencil is selectively received in the body socket and engages a compression spring located longitudinally within the body socket. A hook having a hooked end portion within the base portion and a longitudinal portion extending the length of the spring within the body socket and engaging the spring to retain the spring compressed upon insertion of the pencil in the body socket. A catch block within the base portion selectively engages the hooked end portion of the hook when the spring is in a compressed state. A guide vane is located adjacent to the catch block. The guide vane has a curved end underlying the catch block. The guide vane engages the hooked end portion, and the curved end aligns the hooked end portion with the catch block when the spring is being compressed.

Abstract: A timer latch mechanism is provided having a timer mechanism which releases a gate structure by moving a linkage tied to arms so that the arms pivot intermediate their length to move pawls on one end away from the gate.

Abstract: A toy water gun assembly capable of ejecting water in bursts or in a continuous manner, is disclosed. A separate, pressurizable water container is connected by a flexible hose, to a pistal shaped member. A section of the flexible hose, mounted in the pistol shaped member, is continuously clamped by a lever. A spring biases the lever to prevent the release of a water stream through a nozzle which is mounted on the front of the pistol shaped member. A trigger member having a pointed pawl pivotably mounted thereto, is operatively connected to the lever. An initial movement of the pawl member caused by a quick pull on the trigger member momentarily removes the lever from its position clamping the hose. Additional movement of the pawl causes it to slide off the lever, thereby allowing the lever to return to its regular position wherein the hose is clamped.

Abstract: A target release system, particularly suited for use in simulating the hunting of wild game, characterized by a portable signal transmitter for transmitting detectable signals in a terrestrial space environment, a plurality of visually secluded signal receivers for singly detecting signals transmitted by said transmitter, and a target release subsystem connected with each of the signal receivers for releasing at least one target in response to transmitted signals detected by the receiver.

Abstract: An inexpensive mechanical launcher for launching certain toy disks consists of two predominantly planar pieces of pre-formed plastic material joined together forming a slotted receptor and a handle portion. A toy disk is inserted in the slotted receptor and engages a catch with its outside rim. A spring for biasing the disk against the catch is preloaded during insertion and is engaged with a notch on the disk rim. A plunger having a manually engageable trigger retracts the catch and allows the spring to return to its released position, thus flinging the disk in an outwardly spinning trajectory which can be influenced and altered by varying the axial position of the launcher before release.