Provided By Surge Of Pressure Into Evacuated Projector Barrel Patents (Class 124/60)
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Patent number: 9273943Abstract: A projectile comprises a payload and an aerodynamic outer housing. The outer housing is arranged, in launch and flight configurations, to surround the payload. The outer housing is further arranged, in the launch configuration, to be launched from a barrel of a launching gun or cannon. The outer housing is further arranged, in the flight configuration, to have a bi-tapered shape that is elongated along a fore-and-aft direction and has a longitudinal profile that tapers in both fore and aft directions. The outer housing is arranged to assume an exoatmospheric configuration upon reaching a target distance-from-launch, a target time-from-launch, a target altitude, or a target velocity. In the exoatmospheric configuration, either (i) the outer housing is arranged to release the payload or (ii) the outer housing and payload are arranged in a propulsion configuration. The projectile can include various additional components or adaptations to enable or achieve specific launch objectives.Type: GrantFiled: February 26, 2014Date of Patent: March 1, 2016Inventor: Peter D. Poulsen
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Patent number: 8905012Abstract: This invention relates to “high-power pneumatic weapon system”. It is the weapon shooting by means of compressed air, having double pistons engaged each other, fore-sight with multiple adjustments and rotatable around its own axis, and mechanism for releasing excessive air, of which the trigger tightens up after shooting.Type: GrantFiled: June 16, 2009Date of Patent: December 9, 2014Assignee: Atak Silah Sanayi ve Ticaret Limited SirkettiInventor: Yigit Zafer
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Patent number: 8813736Abstract: A sport blow gun is a blow gun which is a tube with a bore, a loading end and a muzzle end. A projectile is inserted into the loading end and blown out the muzzle end by the user's breath. The main tube features a safety device which prevents a projectile from falling out of the tube or being inhaled. One type of projectile fired from the blow gun is a dart which is usually comprised of foam or soft material, and may also be made out of a material which causes relatively little resistance as it passes through the bore, yielding higher velocity. The projectile may also be coated with a coating which reduces resistance with the bore. Projectiles may also be modified in form for aerodynamic efficiency.Type: GrantFiled: January 4, 2013Date of Patent: August 26, 2014Inventor: Gary C. Gilbertson
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Patent number: 8567379Abstract: A firing linkage mechanism for submachine gun includes a link biasable forwardly following a forward displacement of a firing pin and an air plug upon striking of a hammer against the firing pin and forcible to return the firing pin and the air plug after the striking action of the hammer, and a stop rod for engaging the link to hold the link, the firing pin and the air plug in position and to stop the link from returning the firing pin and the air plug after the striking action of the hammer and movable by a counterweight set to release the link for stopping a compressed gas from flowing out of a magazine into a bolt when the counterweight set is moved along oblique sliding rail portions of sliding rails in the submachine gun.Type: GrantFiled: November 21, 2011Date of Patent: October 29, 2013Inventor: Shih-Che Hu
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Publication number: 20130087130Abstract: A firing linkage mechanism for submachine gun includes a link biasable forwardly following a forward displacement of a firing pin and an air plug upon striking of a hammer against the firing pin and forcible to return the firing pin and the air plug after the striking action of the hammer, and a stop rod for engaging the link to hold the link, the firing pin and the air plug in position and to stop the link from returning the firing pin and the air plug after the striking action of the hammer and movable by a counterweight set to release the link for stopping a compressed gas from flowing out of a magazine into a bolt when the counterweight set is moved along oblique sliding rail portions of sliding rails in the submachine gun.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 21, 2011Publication date: April 11, 2013Inventor: Shih-Che Hu
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Patent number: 7950379Abstract: An apparatus for moving a mass, the apparatus having an arcuate track, a clamping member attached to a section of the arcuate track, an arm assembly pivotably connected to the clamping member, and a counterweight connected to the arm assembly. A projectile for use in a mass accelerator having an arcuate track, the projectile having a core and at least one of a low-friction layer, a propellant layer, and a polycarbonate layer.Type: GrantFiled: July 16, 2008Date of Patent: May 31, 2011Assignee: Advanced Launch CorporationInventor: Derek A. Tidman
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Publication number: 20100212481Abstract: An improved two-stage light gas gun for launching projectiles at high speeds. The gun consists of three tubes: the expansion, pump, and launch tubes. The expansion tube contains a close-fitting expansion piston that is propelled by an explosive charge. The expansion piston in turn drives the pump piston housed within the pump tube by means of a rod connecting the two pistons. The action of the pump piston adiabatically compresses and heats a light gas of hydrogen or helium, bursting a diaphragm at a predetermined pressure and expelling the projectile from the launch tube at a very high speed.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 18, 2007Publication date: August 26, 2010Inventor: Philip Edward Koth
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Patent number: 7775148Abstract: Launching payloads at high velocity uses high-pressure gas or combustion products for propulsion, with injection of high pressure gas at intervals along the path behind the payload projectile as it accelerates along the barrel of the launcher. An inner barrel has an interior diameter equal to the projectile diameter or sabot containing the projectile. An outer casing surrounds the inner barrel. Structures at intervals attach the outer casing and the inner barrel. An axial gas containment chamber (AGC) stores high pressure gas between the inner barrel wall, the outer casing wall, and enclosure bulkheads. Pressure-activated valves along the barrel sequentially release the high pressure gas contained in the AGC in to the barrel to create a continuously refreshed high energy pressure heads behind the projectile as it moves down the barrel. A frangible cover at the exit end of the barrel allows the barrel to be evacuated prior to launch. The launcher is rapidly recyclable.Type: GrantFiled: January 9, 2006Date of Patent: August 17, 2010Inventor: Patrick P. McDermott
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Patent number: 7735479Abstract: A paintball marker for launching a paintball using a bolt with an internal impact ring for contacting a power tube sized to fit within the bolt. The power tube has an internal gas passage for supplying launching gas to the paintball and an external striking surface that is contacted by the bolt's impact ring. A main seal is positioned selectively seal the internal passage of the power tube from a gas supply. Movement of the bolt causes the impact ring to contact the striking surface to unseat the power tube from the main seal to release gas from the main gas chamber through the internal passage into the breach to launch the paintball.Type: GrantFiled: May 27, 2008Date of Patent: June 15, 2010Inventors: Michael Vincent Quinn, Kerry Johnson
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Patent number: 7712244Abstract: An apparatus for releasable attachment to a fishing rod, said apparatus including: a barrel having a first end and a releasably sealed first region; wherein the first region of the barrel includes a space within the barrel substantially bounded by a second end of the barrel and a protrusion disposed inside the barrel; and a means of selectably adjusting the volume of the first region including adjusting the position of the protrusion along a length of the barrel; and wherein when the protrusion is disposed inside the barrel, it extends radially-inwardly of the barrel in a substantially transverse orientation to an elongate axis of the barrel; and a means of controllably feeding a propellant into the releasably sealed first region; and a means of expanding the propellant whereby the said expansion of the propellant causes a projectile disposed within the barrel to be propelled outwardly of the barrel via the first end.Type: GrantFiled: November 9, 2006Date of Patent: May 11, 2010Inventor: Tautofi Taurik'i Mamae
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Patent number: 7337774Abstract: Rifle (1) comprises barrel (2) and loading means (15) for introducing a projectile from magazine (7) into breech (4). The projectile is propelled by a compressed gas propellant initially stored as a liquid in canister (10). The liquid is heated to a super critical state in chamber (8) by heating element (12) to induce a phase change such that the liquid becomes a highly dense gas. The phase change from liquid to gas provides the energy required to expel the projectile at high velocity from rifle (1), regardless of the ambient temperature. The propellant is preferably CO2 which is heated to 31.06° C. Rifle (1) produces minimal noise and no heat signature, making it suitable for military and stealth purposes. A pistol and launchers for grenades or mortar bombs are also disclosed. Another version can launch low earth orbit satellites or payloads.Type: GrantFiled: November 1, 2002Date of Patent: March 4, 2008Assignee: Poly Systems Pty Ltd.Inventor: Roger Clyde Webb
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Patent number: 7216642Abstract: A glider toy has pivoting wings that may be locked in a retracted position prior to launch. Upon launching of the glider, the wings may be unlocked. During flight, the wings extend forward for an entertaining glide at the urging of one or more elastic members. A launcher includes an orientation-sensitive safety feature that limits the angles at which projectiles may be launched therefrom. The safety feature permits projectiles to be launched from the launcher only within approximately a generally upward, non-vertical angular range.Type: GrantFiled: March 29, 2006Date of Patent: May 15, 2007Assignee: Uncle Milton Industries, Inc.Inventors: Eric S. Poesch, Michael J. O'Connor, Joel A. Shrock, Russell G. Rasmussen
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Patent number: 7063623Abstract: A ball launching device which eliminates the need for golf clubs so that disabled individuals can play golf without having to swing a golf club. The ball launching device is configured in the form of the rifle so that it can be carried by a player while the player is walking or riding a golf cart. Alternatively, the golf ball launcher can take any suitable shape in addition to that of a rifle. A preferred version of the golf ball launcher uses a piston assembly that impacts a golf ball and shoots it toward a golf green. The golf ball can be caught on the golf green by a container, or by a receptacle or net which is integrated with the flag pole on the golf green. Alternatively, the player in use the golf ball launcher until the ball reaches the green, and at that point the player can use a conventional putter while on the golf green.Type: GrantFiled: June 14, 2004Date of Patent: June 20, 2006Inventor: Wilson S. Wengert
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Publication number: 20040224793Abstract: A ball launching device which eliminates the need for golf clubs so that disabled individuals can play golf without having to swing a golf club. The ball launching device is configured in the form of the rifle so that it can be carried by a player while the player is walking or riding a golf cart. Alternatively, the golf ball launcher can take any suitable shape in addition to that of a rifle. A preferred version of the golf ball launcher uses a piston assembly that impacts a golf ball and shoots it toward a golf green. The golf ball can be caught on the golf green by a container, or by a receptacle or net which is integrated with the flag pole on the golf green. Alternatively, the player in use the golf ball launcher until the ball reaches the green, and at that point the player can use a conventional putter while on the golf green.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 14, 2004Publication date: November 11, 2004Inventor: Wilson S. Wengert
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Patent number: 6749528Abstract: A ball launching device which eliminates the need for golf clubs so that disabled individuals can play golf without having to swing a golf club. The ball launching device is configured in the form of the rifle so that it can be carried by a player while the player is walking or riding a golf cart. Alternatively, the golf ball launcher can take any suitable shape in addition to that of a rifle. A preferred version of the golf ball launcher uses a piston assembly that impacts a golf ball and shoots it toward a golf green. The golf ball can be caught on the golf green by a container, or by a receptacle or net which is integrated with the flag pole on the golf green. Alternatively, the player in use the golf ball launcher until the ball reaches the green, and at that point the player can use a conventional putter while on the golf green.Type: GrantFiled: October 9, 2001Date of Patent: June 15, 2004Inventor: Wilson S. Wengert
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Patent number: 6503411Abstract: In a composition which has an amorphous, undercooled, glassy phase containing a water-soluble or water-swellable substance in an amorphous form, a sugar, which is capable of existing as a crystalline hydrate, is used as an agent to dehydrate the amorphous phase by crystallisation therefrom, and thereby enhance the glass transition temperature of the residual amorphous phase.Type: GrantFiled: May 22, 2000Date of Patent: January 7, 2003Assignee: Inhale Therapeutic Systems, Inc.Inventors: Felix Franks, Barry John Aldous, Anthony Auffret
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Patent number: 6371099Abstract: A paint ball gun includes a gun barrel mounted on a gun handle. The gun barrel is formed with parallel propelling and recuperator chambers for respectively receiving a propelling member and a recuperating unit. A connecting rod interconnects the propelling member and a recuperator member such that the propelling member is movable together with the recuperator member. A manually operable pull unit is mounted in the propelling chamber posteriorly of the propelling member, and includes a pull rod with a front rod portion formed with an elongated slot and a rear rod portion which extends out of the propelling chamber. The connecting rod extends through and is slidable along the elongated slot. The pull unit further has a biasing spring for biasing the pull rod forward.Type: GrantFiled: January 10, 2001Date of Patent: April 16, 2002Inventor: Yi-Hsin Lee
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Patent number: 6343598Abstract: The present invention is an improved air gun. A novel lever system is employed whereby great pressure is obtained with a single pump. The length of the gun is minimized by an improved breach design. A simple breach lever with a seal is used to open the breach for insertion of a pellet and then closed (sealed) and security. A faster firing mechanism is employed utilizing the air pressure to open the valve and when the chamber becomes depressurized, the mechanism automatically returns to its initial position, ready to accept another pump.Type: GrantFiled: November 30, 1999Date of Patent: February 5, 2002Inventor: Valery Pshenychny
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Patent number: 6244261Abstract: A hand-held apparatus for projecting a line across an intermediate span includes a launching tube having one end connected to a source of propellant gas energy for launching a projectile, the other end forming an open muzzle adapted to receive and fire a line deploying projectile. The projectile is releasably attached to one end of the line attached to a source of line connected to the launch tube and containing a supply of line to be payed out during the flight of the projectile. An axially-mounted laser sighting device connected to the launch tube for sighting the tube in on a remote target for the projectile is also provided.Type: GrantFiled: May 21, 1999Date of Patent: June 12, 2001Inventor: David A. West, Jr.
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Patent number: 6220237Abstract: An air compressed gun (10) is provided having a stock (11), a launch tube (12), a magazine (18) and a manual air pump (14). A loading tube (29) extends from the magazine to an opening (50) in the launch tube. A pressure chamber (15) is mounted within the launch tube in a stationary position relative to the stock. The pressure chamber has a release valve (16) therein and an annular seal (48) sized for sealing engagement with the launch tube. The launch tube is reciprocally moved between a loading position with the launch tube opening (50) positioned on one side of the pressure chamber seal (48) and a firing position with the launch tube opening (50) positioned on an opposite side of the pressure chamber seal (48).Type: GrantFiled: July 30, 1999Date of Patent: April 24, 2001Assignee: Johnson Research & Development Company, Inc.Inventors: Lonnie G. Johnson, John T. Applewhite, Jeffrey Shane Matthews
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Patent number: 6112734Abstract: A model gun with automatic bullet supplying mechanism comprises a pressure accumulating chamber from which a gas leading passage extends, a slider movable along a barrel structure, a pressure receiving portion fixed in the slider at the back of the barrel structure, a movable member provided with first and second inner spaces and arranged at the back of a bullet holding chamber, and a movable valve provided in the first inner space formed in the movable member.Type: GrantFiled: January 7, 1999Date of Patent: September 5, 2000Assignee: Western ArmsInventor: Keiichi Kunimoto
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Patent number: 6071428Abstract: In a composition which has an amorphous, undercooled, glassy phase containing a water-soluble or water-swellable substance in an amorphous form, a sugar, which is capable of existing as a crystalline hydrate, is used as an agent to dehydrate the amorphous phase by crystallization therefrom, and thereby enhance the glass transition temperature of the residual amorphous phase.Type: GrantFiled: April 26, 1996Date of Patent: June 6, 2000Assignee: Inhale Therapeutic SystemsInventors: Felix Franks, Barry Aldous, Anthony Auffret
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Patent number: 5529527Abstract: Cannons for launching confetti into the air are disclosed in which readily removable connectors secure the elongated hollow tubes filled with confetti to a source of compressed gas. The elongated hollow tubes may be composed of plastic or cardboard, and the readily removable connectors include threaded joints, bayonet joints and quick-disconnect couplings.Type: GrantFiled: August 25, 1993Date of Patent: June 25, 1996Inventor: James O. Watkins
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Patent number: 5460155Abstract: An apparatus for deterring an undesired behavior of at least one person. The apparatus comprises a projectile having an exterior that will not cause serious injury to a person. An actuatable launcher supports the projectile and propels the projectile in response to being actuated. A spool is mounted on the projectile or launcher. Line is wound on the spool. The line has an end portion operably connected with the launcher and another end portion operably connected with the projectile. The spool is positioned so the line is pulled from the spool after the projectile is propelled.A method of crowd management comprises the steps of providing a plurality of projectiles. Each of the projectiles has an exterior that will not cause serious injury to a member of the crowd. A plurality of actuatable launchers is provided. Each of the launchers is capable of supporting at least one projectile and upon actuation propels the projectile along a desired path. A spool is attached with each of the projectiles or a launcher.Type: GrantFiled: December 7, 1993Date of Patent: October 24, 1995Inventor: James C. Hobbs, II
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Patent number: 5429108Abstract: An air-operated toy gun including a gun body, a triggering device, an air pump device, and a projectile. The air pump device is arranged inside the gun body and has an air cylinder. A blow tube that is connected to the air cylinder has an end extending out of the gun body. A piston is driven by the triggering device within the air cylinder to produce compressed air. The tubular projectile, made of a medium hard foam material and closed at one end, is mounted on the front end of the blow tube. When compressed air, produced by the movement of the piston in the air cylinder by movement of the triggering device, exhausts from the blow tube; the projectile is ejected forward, resulting in an amusement effect.Type: GrantFiled: October 19, 1993Date of Patent: July 4, 1995Inventor: Yin-Wang Hsieh
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Patent number: 5365913Abstract: This invention relates to pneumatic guns that use a source of compressed gas to launch a projectile toward a target. A variety of trigger mechanisms have been used to apply the compressed gas to the base of the projectile in such a gun. In the present invention, replaceable discs of known rupture pressure threshold are mounted in the gas launcher between a compressed gas chamber and the launch tube. The gas launcher launches its projectile by the operator causing the pressure in the launcher to build up to the rupture threshold of the replaceable disc, at which point the disc ruptures and the compressed gas escapes from the compressed gas chamber past the rupture disc to push the projectile out of the launch tube. The rupture disc is a metal disc of known burst pressure.Type: GrantFiled: July 20, 1993Date of Patent: November 22, 1994Inventor: Garry L. Walton
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Patent number: 4886269Abstract: A table tennis training device comprises a frame (10) extending the width of the table and having a pliant screen (28) associated therewith to provide a back stop for table tennis balls. A wall (18) of L-shape cross-section is attached to and extends between frame (10), and has a series of alternate rises and falls in its base portion. A table tennis ball projecting device attached to frame (10) comprises a source of compressed air having first and second outlets. The first outlet is in operative communication with a first type ejector tube (42) having foot-operated means for regulating the entry of balls therein. The second outlet is in operative communication with a plurality of second type ejector tubes (66) extending through wall (18) and located to correspond to the gully formed between adjacent falls of the base portion.Type: GrantFiled: April 4, 1988Date of Patent: December 12, 1989Inventor: Claude C. A. Marocco
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Patent number: 4049367Abstract: An apparatus for generating shock waves by means of a supersonic projectile to effect, for example, phase transformation of a substance. A hammer in a cylinder is accelerated by introduction of compressed air into the cylinder, whereby a plunger formed integrally with the hammer at one end thereof is thrust into a hydraulic pressure chamber filled with a liquid and disposed coaxially with the cylinder. Thereupon, a high hydraulic pressure is generated in a hydraulic pressure chamber, and this hydraulic pressure accelerates a piston in a piston chamber connected with the hydraulic pressure chamber. The piston in turn compresses a light gas adiabatically to a high pressure, and a projectile fitted at one end of a barrel is thrust forward under the force of this high-pressure gas.Type: GrantFiled: October 5, 1973Date of Patent: September 20, 1977Assignee: Tokyu Sharyo Seizo Kabushiki KaishaInventors: Hiroshi Tominaga, Kazuo Yasunami, Shinroku Saito, Masanobu Takamatsu, Akira Sawaoka