Abstract: A rapid detachable structure for color ball toy gun includes anchor seats located on a barrel and a rapid detaching device located on a magazine. The rapid detaching device may be engaged or disengaged with the anchor seats quickly for users to replace a depleted magazine with a filled magazine rapidly. Users thus may play games smoothly without the interruption of removing and refilling the depleted magazines.

Abstract: A container which can be held and opened by one hand has a dome-shaped cap formed by a series of adjacent, contiguous and ogee-shaped segments resiliently held together by an elastic ring. When the cap is forced down over the opening rim of the vessel, the ogee-shaped segments separate to expose the vessel opening. A similar cap mounted in the inverse direction in the inlet of a paintball-shooting gun magazine opens when contacted by the rim of a paintball container from which the magazine is being reloaded.

Abstract: A paint ball gun includes an agitator mounted on the end of a rotary motor shaft. The agitator has a main shaft that extends transverse to the motor shaft, and two arch wires extending from the main shaft. Each arch wire begins at an end of the agitator shaft and extends vertically therefrom. The arch wires then wrap downward in a partial helix. The end of the arch wires opposite the vertical ends attach to the agitator shaft in a horizontal plane more centrally along the agitator shaft. Rotation of the motor shaft is controlled by an electronic circuit having a duration control which delays turning off the motor for a predetermined interval. The motor will remain activated continuously during a rapid firing sequence. In addition, a magnetic sensor is disclosed to trigger the electronic circuit into energizing the motor.

Abstract: The improved paintball loader and hopper is designed to allow a paintball player to load up to one hundred paintballs in just a few seconds without opening or closing the hopper or speed loader tube separately. After fitting the paintball gun with the improved hopper, the improved loader is then lined up with the rails on the hopper and pushed forward to engage the stop on the hopper which opens the loader gate as the loader is pushed forward. At the same time, the loader rails engage the hopper gate and push it open beneath the loader's open gate. The paintballs in the loader fall into the hopper and the loader is pulled back and disengaged from the hopper which allows the rubber bands on the gates to pull the gates into the closed position.

Abstract: A machine (10) for projecting a ball, such as a volleyball (B), includes a longitudinally extending, pivotally mounted impact arm (27). A power spring (32) is attached to one end of the arm (27). A ramp (41) is provided on the arm (27) and is mounted angularly with respect to the longitudinal direction of the arm (27). A motor (34) has a rotating shaft (37) which carries a crank arm (38) having a roller (40) at the end. The roller (40) first engages the ramp (41) to extend the spring (32) and pivot the arm (27) and then disengages the ramp (41) so that the arm (27) pivots the other direction under the influence of the spring (32). A pivotally mounted cradle (25) holds a ball (B) in the path of the arm (27) so that the other end of the arm (27) strikes the ball (B). A shock absorbing system (47) engages the arm (27) after the ball (B) has been struck.

Abstract: A gas-powered paint ball gun in which a magazine is attached tangentially to a firing chamber or barrel. An opening is provided in the magazine so as to release back-pressure. Paint balls are fed into the firing chamber through the magazine in a direction tangent to the firing chamber and in a direction perpendicular to the radial direction of the firing chamber or barrel. The paint balls being loaded into the firing chamber each have a limited radial distance to travel and therefore have a limited travel period. The unique configuration enables each paint ball being loaded into the chamber to come to rest in the firing chamber more rapidly and thereby reduces the risk of the gun becoming jammed. Further, this configuration enables the gun to be fired more rapidly and with greater assurance that the gun will not jam.

Abstract: An arrow holding and loading device for an archery bow has a frame to be bolted to the bow so that it can support a carriage that moves horizontally from left to right at the arrow plate side of the riser, through a window in the arrow plate side of the riser, or to the rear of the riser to automatically shift a follow-up arrow into shooting position upon release by the archer of an initial arrow.

Abstract: A device for conveniently securing a plurality of arrows to one another for ease of transport or, alternatively, for securing additional arrows to an existing quiver. The device comprises a wafer member made of a semi-rigid but resilient material, having notches formed in the corners for engaging the shaft portion of an archer's arrow. Such devices being preferably used with one or more like devices.

Abstract: A ball game practice unit has a striking unit provided in alternative positions for left and right-handed batters. A pivoted arm has a pad at one end which is struck downwardly to launch a ball upwardly for striking with a conventional bat. The unit has a magazine for storing several balls, a magazine extension for storing additional balls, and an insert for accommodating smaller balls. A magazine insert and an adjustably mounted ball stop on the other end of the pivot arm which allows the unit to launch balls of several different size.

Abstract: An arrow holding and loading device for an archery bow has a frame to be bolted to the bow so that it can support a carriage that moves horizontally from left to right at the arrow plate side of the riser, through a window in the arrow plate side of the riser, or to the rear of the riser to automatically shift a follow-up arrow into shooting position upon release by the archer of an initial arrow.

Abstract: An arrow holding and loading device for an archery bow has a frame to be bolted to the bow so that it can support a carriage that moves horizontally from left to right at the arrow plate side of the riser, through a window in the arrow plate side of the riser, or to the rear of the riser to automatically shift a follow-up arrow into shooting position upon release by the archer of an initial arrow.

Abstract: This invention relates to an arrow holder for a bow and in particular to one mainly including a sleeve mounted within a retaining ring of the bow with one end facing a bowstring of the bow. A cover is mounted over the front end of the sleeve, and a rotating barrel is disposed within the sleeve with one end thereof extending out of a rear end of the sleeve and being displaced by a predetermined distance from the bowstring. The rotating barrel has a plurality of longitudinally extending slots formed around the outer surface thereof to receive arrows. A sliding ring is mounted on the rotating barrel with an annular groove for receiving a screw extending through the sleeve into the groove, and a positioning ring is mounted on the rotating barrel having a plurality of resilient spring members. A protection ferrule is located over an end of the rotating barrel extending from the rear end of the sleeve for protecting the rotating barrel.

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: A bow mounted quiver to hold a reserve supply of arrows in an alert status with respect to a bow for convenient and quick accessibility by an archer. An arrow rack is pivotally connected to a base that is assembled to the bow. The rack holds the arrows in parallel, vertically aligned relationship when the rack is in the alert position relative to the bow. The arrows are releasably held by arrow clip members. Drawing a stored arrow rearward releases it from the clip members. Upon release from the clip members the arrow is guided by the arrow shaft to the proper position.

Abstract: An arrow holding and loading device for an archery bow has a frame to be bolted to the bow so that it can support a carriage that moves horizontally from left to right at the front of the bow to automatically shift a follow-up arrow into shooting position upon release by the archer of an initial arrow. A novel arrow nock having one side longer than the other is disclosed and it enables the bow string to be engaged from the side to facilitate rapid shooting.

Abstract: A b-b loading device which in a first preferred embodiment is characterized by a tubular-shaped loader having an internal cavity, a loading slot located near one end of the loader and a loading head characterized by a nozzle and nozzle bore at the opposite end, with a pair of flexible loading guides disposed adjacent to and spanning the nozzle and nozzle bore in the loading head for loading b-b's from the loader into a b-b gun. The b-b's are dispensed through the nozzle bore from the housing cavity and are guided into an opening in the gun barrel by means of the loading guides. In a second preferred embodiment the b-b loading device is characterized by a detachable loading head which is threaded to a bottle for coating the b-b's and in a third embodiment, the b-b loading device includes a loading head which is removably attached to a hollow, b-b-containing cylinder fitted with a pocket clip.

Abstract: An automatic clip or carrier 100 fed pellet implanting gun apparatus 10 is described. The gun uses a pivotable lever 15 with a projection 15e on arm 15b which engages an arcuate surface 101a of a cam 101 on the carrier and snaps into place adjacent a drive surface 101b of the cam when the trigger 36 is depressed and then the projection engages the drive surface to move a next adjacent a new chamber 100a into line with a barrel 13a of needle 13 and opening 14k in a head means so that rod 31 can again insert a pellet. The gun apparatus is particularly adapted to implant pellets in animals, particularly as medicament pellets.

Abstract: An improved BB loader has a trough formed within a lateral extension of a tubular housing, so that a predetermined quantity of BB's may be quickly loaded into the trough from the reservoir in the housing. Thereafter, substantially the entire predetermined quantity of BB's may be dispensed out of the trough in the housing (substantially all at once and in a row) and through a chute mounted on the front of the housing. Preferably, the trough communicates with the reservoir through a longitudinal slot formed in the housing; the slot has a transverse width sufficient to accommodate one BB, while the trough has a transverse width to accommodate two BB's.

Abstract: A gun for firing a resilient loop projectile, wherein the missile is stretched over a frame and discharged by a firing mechanism movable against the bias of on elastic member on an upwardly and rearwardly directed rectilinear path of travel. A combination plunger and rear sight has a forwardly curved surface to lift the loop upwardly off the firing groove to discharge the missile from the gun. The contour of the gun permits rapid movement of a missile from a ready position to a firing position and admits of the simultaneous loading with two missiles for rapid fire. The gun is constructed in a manner to resemble the feel and firing characteristics of a conventional hand gun. The projectiles for the gun are fabricated from a length of elastic tubing having a flexible polyurethane rod joining the tube ends to close the loop and enhance the firing accuracy and durability of the missile. The projectile is made of high visibility material and is floatable to insure recoverability after firing.

Abstract: A blowgun assembly and associated darts capable of long range accurate target application, comprising an elongate launching tube of exceptionally light weight, high rigidity, and dimensional stability along with an associated mouthpiece and a dart quiver affixed to the tube. The darts comprise a metallic wire shaft with an affixed bulbous member at the rear end which serves as an air piston for dart propulsion and also as a stabilizing member during flight of the dart. The blowgun is proportioned so that the dart is propelled by a brief comfortable puff of air into the mouthpiece by the user, without significant strain. Therefore the blowgun assembly is extremely comfortable to use and very accurate so that its sporting use in very enjoyable.

Abstract: An archery quiver for detachable connection to an archery bow having a telescoping prong and socket mounting arrangement in which all of the components are made of plastic and in which the prong and socket are locked relative to each other by a deflectable plastic latch and latch release mechanism. The latch is deflected upon relative movement of the prong and socket to permit telescoping after which the latch returns to its original position to prevent separation. A separate release mechanism is used to deflect the latch to permit detachment of the quiver from a bow.

Abstract: A sheet of resiliently bendable but relatively stiff material has a hole from which slits radiate to define a circular series of stiff but resiliently bendable tabs. When the sheet is pressed downwardly over a fairly hard ball the tabs are flexed to pass over the diameter of the ball and they then snap back to normal position projecting the ball upwardly by cam action on its lower hemisphere. In one form of the invention a flexible magazine is secured to one side of the projector permitting sequential forcing of balls through the projector in rapid fire fashion.

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 detachable quiver for bow mounting on a bow having a pair of mounting members mounted on the bow and formed integrally with a plastic quiver are maintained in connected condition by a resilient biasing arrangement formed integrally with one of the plastic mounting members.

Abstract: A quiver includes a frame releasably holding arrows and mounted on a bow for movement between a storage position, in which the arrows are disposed parallel to the bow, and a nocking position, in which the arrows are placed across the bow and the bowstring thereof. The frame carries a drive member which extends axially at an acute angle to the bow, and the drive member is driven by an actuator through simultaneous axial and rotational motion to move the frame from the storage position to the nocking position.

Abstract: A dispensing device for loading pellets into the receiver of an air gun is provided and includes a housing having a pellet receiving aperture and a pellet dispensing aperture. The device includes an elongated hollow storage tube for retaining and storing a plurality of pellets in a predetermined orientation. One end of the storage tube is open for removably mating with the pellet receiving aperture in the housing to permit pellets retained and stored in the storage tube to enter the housing. Structure is provided within the housing for receiving one of the plurality of pellets from the storage tube through the pellet receiving aperture in the housing. This structure also transports within the housing a received pellet from the pellet receiving aperture to the pellet dispensing aperture for loading a single pellet in a predetermined orientation into the receiver of the air gun.

Abstract: A rapid-fire B.B. pellet-type machine gun operated from a source of gas propellant preferably a canister of liquefield gas, has a trigger-operated valve releasing propellant gas from the source to a pellet containing magazine for projecting the pellets in rapid succession through a barrel passageway to be ejected from the gun at high speed at a target to which the gun is pointed. The pellets underlie and surround a sleeve in the magazine acting as a cofferdam to maintain a local level of the pellets below the gas inlet and the gas outlet so that the gas will impinge against and actuate the pellets causing them to be successively swept into the gas outlet for discharge through the barrel.

Abstract: A clip for use with a gas-operated gun to package and supply to the gun hygienic projectiles for inoculating animals with a particular biologically active material. The clip contains a molded structure having a plurality of axially aligned adjacent cylindrical chambers receiving the implant projectile and each chamber is sealed by a rupturable sealing film at each end thereof. Indexing recesses are provided on said structure and associated with each of the chambers for indexing the clip in the gun to dispose seriatim the chambers in alignment with the bore of the gun.

Abstract: A gun for rapidly firing projectiles from a package inserted into a magazine as a cartridge and which are automatically fed into a propelling chamber and barrel connected thereto by a continuous stream of high pressure gas, a portion or all of which flows through the magazine. The flow of propellant gas is started and stopped by a manually or automatically controlled gate and the rate of firing and muzzle velocity of the projectiles are controlled by varying the pressure of the propellant gas, the geometry of the propelling chamber, or both. The magazine is so shaped as to deliver projectiles into the propelling chamber successively and the propelling chamber is so shaped as to direct the projectiles forwardly therein and form alternating slugs of gas and projectiles. The outlet from the propelling chamber may be connected through a flexible tube or directly to a curved or a conventional barrel.

Abstract: Tennis balls are introduced via a removable ball pick-up magazine through a ball port in a wall of a pipe into a stream of air flowing through the pipe towards a barrel. Air flows freely through the barrel and through the ball port past a normally open flexible flap valve which permits a ball to pass, but which momentarily seals against the curved wall of the pipe in response to back pressure after a ball passes through the port and chokes the free flow of air through the barrel.