Abstract: A toy water ball includes at least two shells that are enclosable to form a water storage cavity, each of the shells including: a mounting frame, a magnetic member and a water pocket mounted on the mounting frame. The mounting frame includes a first surface and a second surface oppositely arranged in a thickness direction thereof. When the shells are enclosed to form the water storage cavity, magnetic members of adjacent shells attract each other, and second surfaces of adjacent shells abut each other. The mounting frame is provided with an accommodation groove, a notch of the accommodation groove is located on the first surface, the magnetic member is installed in the accommodation groove, and the water pocket is connected to the first surface, and covers the notch of the accommodation groove on the first surface to seal the magnetic member in the mounting frame.

Abstract: A system and method for a modular, low lethal projectile is provided. The modular, low lethal projectile system comprises an exterior shell, propellant cartridge, and a projectile assembly. A propellant mounting area is arranged at a rear end of the exterior shell and is offset from a center of the exterior shell. A propellant cartridge is secured within the propellant mounting area. A firing pin of a firearm is configured to strike an edge of a cartridge primer of the propellant cartridge, which ignites a primer material and propellant within the propellant cartridge. The resulting hot, expanding gasses propel the projectile assembly form the firearm, and upon contact with a desired target, the capsule tube of the projectile assembly breaks, distributing an effective compound into the air around the desired target.

Abstract: A solid core less-lethal projectile is a frangible projectile which generally includes a hollow body, a solid core, a support structure, and a payload material. The hollow body can be formed by two hollow hemispherical bodies that are joined. The hollow body defines a closed interior cavity in which the core is contained. The support structure is disposed inside the cavity. The support structure can be a plurality of ribs configured to confine the core at a center of the cavity and space the core from the sidewalls of the hollow body. The ribs can protrude from an interior surface the hollow body to the core. The ribs can extend centripetally from the interior surface to the core. The payload material substantially fills the cavity around the core and the ribs. The core is configured to stabilize the projectile during flight toward a target. The core can be a spherical metallic ball.

Abstract: A toy water ball includes at least two shells that are enclosable to form a water storage cavity, each of the shells including: a mounting frame, a magnetic member and a water pocket mounted on the mounting frame. The mounting frame includes a first surface and a second surface oppositely arranged in a thickness direction thereof. When the shells are enclosed to form the water storage cavity, magnetic members of adjacent shells attract each other, and second surfaces of adjacent shells abut each other. The mounting frame is provided with an accommodation groove, a notch of the accommodation groove is located on the first surface, the magnetic member is installed in the accommodation groove, and the water pocket is connected to the first surface, and covers the notch of the accommodation groove on the first surface to seal the magnetic member in the mounting frame.

Abstract: An underwater retrieval game system employs a submersible target having a combination of features that make it difficult to locate underwater. The body portion of the submersible target is translucent and has a density greater than water. The target may be tossed in a swimming pool and sink to the bottom. A game player may jump into the water and try to locate the target. A combination of additional features such as size, shape, and surface texture may make it more difficult to spot the target underwater. A submersible target may comprise a detection device, such as a small light, that is activated after a certain period of time or is activated remotely by a wireless signal. A game player may be challenged to find the targets before the detection device is activated, for example.

Abstract: A hand grenade for launching BB bullets includes two half shells each including a spiral bullet storage and one half shell further including a discharge opening; a hollow, cylindrical base including a bottom recess, an air passage communicating with one bullet storage, and a valve at an end of the air passage; a steel ball on the recess to block the valve; a pressing assembly including a disc urging against the steel ball, a hollow cylinder extending upward from the disc, a magnet in the hollow cylinder, and a rod partially in the hollow cylinder to engage with the magnet; a hollow, cylindrical member threadedly secured to the cylindrical base; a cup-shaped cap threadedly secured to the cylindrical member and including two opposite projections on an inner surface and a bottom through hole with the rod passing through; and a switch including two opposite protrusions under the projections respectively.

Abstract: A multi-piece projectile for a small arm training ammunition round maintains stable flight until reaching transonic speeds. During transonic and subsonic flight, aerodynamic features located on the projectile generate a pressure differential to increase limit cycle motion of the projectile. The aerodynamic features are located on a portion of the projectile which does not interface with rifling elements of the gun barrel and may include protrusions in or extrusions from the projectile.

Abstract: A toy with an exterior structure. Constructed to transform from a rollable first shape to a second shape. An interior structure inside the exterior structure is endowed with a magnetic body that moves by way of a magnetic force that acts from the exterior of the toy, an interior locking portion that moves simultaneously with the movement of this magnetic body, and a biasing member that effects a force which moves or turns this interior locking portion in a particular direction. If the magnetic force does not act from the exterior of the toy, the first shape of the exterior structure maintained. In the event that a magnetic force has acted from the exterior of the said toy, the exterior structure transforms from the first shape to the second shape.

Abstract: One or more void spaces is provided toward the leading tip of an arrow for hunting, and void spaces are provided toward the trailing tip. The void spaces toward the leading tip can be supplied at the broadhead, behind the broadhead, at a shaft insert, or at the arrow shaft itself. The void space or spaces toward the trailing tip can be supplied at the nock, in front of the nock, at a shaft insert placed between the nock and the arrow shaft, or at the arrow shaft itself. The passageway is provided from at or near leading tip of the arrow, through the arrow shaft, to at or near the trailing tip of the arrow. Blood can be expelled from any of the void spaces, and the void spaces can also allow air to enter the passageway and into the cavity of the game.

Abstract: A training ammunition cartridge comprises a projectile and a cartridge case with a pyrotechnic propellant. The projectile has a projectile body with at least one compartment therein forming a void and containing a material that transitions from a solid to a liquid after set-back and after exiting from a barrel of a gun. The void is of such configuration as to cause the liquid material therein to induce forces and moments that, after a period of stable ballistic flight, destabilize the projectile and shorten its flight. Alternatively, the projectile void contains a solid mass that is released to shift its position after set-back and after the projectile exits from the barrel of the gun, wherein the void is of such configuration as to cause the mass, upon shifting, to induce forces and moments that, after a period of stable ballistic flight, destabilize the projectile and shorten its flight.

Abstract: A variable weighted arrow tip includes a field point and a weighted insert. The field point preferably includes a field point tip, an insert bore, a threaded tap, a first shaft diameter and a second shaft diameter. The field point tip is formed on one end of the field point and the insert bore with the threaded tap are formed in an opposing end thereof. The first and second shaft diameters are formed on a middle and substantially an end opposite the field point. The first and second shaft diameters are sized to receive first and second inner diameters of a double walled arrow shaft. The weighted insert includes a bore diameter and a threaded projection. The threaded projection is threadably received by the threaded tap. At least one o-ring groove is retained on the bore diameter. A drive cavity is formed in an end opposite the threaded projection.

Abstract: An aerodynamic safety arrow for a modified golf game to be played with a bow upon a conventional golf course includes a shaft, wherein a spine associated with the shaft is appropriate for a pull weight associated with the bow, and a safety arrowhead disposed upon the shaft, wherein the safety arrowhead comprises a blunt front-end region and a concave rear-end region, wherein the blunt front-end region comprises a radius of curvature less than about 20 mm, and wherein the concave rear-end region is coupled to the shaft, wherein the shaft and safety arrow head weigh less than about 45 g.

Abstract: A rupturable bag assembly including a balloon, an outer wall, an inlet port, and a heat resistant shield. The balloon is fabricated from an elastic material. The outer wall is disposed around the balloon, the outer wall having a perimeter seam which parts abruptly at a predetermined tension. The inlet port passes through the outer wall into the balloon for inflating the balloon to produce the predetermined tension. The heat resistant shield is disposed within the balloon opposite the inlet port. The outer wall is constructed of a relatively inelastic material in comparison to the material used to construct the balloon.

Abstract: Described is a scent-emitting arrowhead comprising a hollow container having a first end, a second end, and an interior cavity. The interior cavity is adapted to receive and store a scent-emitting material. The container further comprises a plurality of vents that allow the scent-emitting material to be dispersed into the surroundings during the arrow's flight. The first end of the container is adapted to attach to the shaft of an arrow, and the second end of the container comprises a removable lid adapted to removably attach to the second end of the container. The lid is substantially conical in shape such that the lid defines the tip of the arrowhead. The vents may be covered by one or more removable adhesive strips that prevent the scent-emitting material from escaping through the vents until the time when the arrowhead is desired to be used.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a scent carrying projectile comprising a scented portion made of a scent-carrying substance and a unscented portion, adjacent to said scented portion, said unscented portion made of an unscented substance. The scent carrying projectile can include a front conically shaped portion, a middle cylindrically shaped portion, adjacent to the front conically shaped portion, and an end cylindrical portion, adjacent to the middle cylindrical portion, wherein said front and middle portions are made of a scent-carrying substance, and further wherein said end cylindrical portion is made of an unscented substance. Further disclosed herein is a collapsible scent distributing airgun, a method of manufacturing a scented projectile, and a method of operating an collapsible scent distributing airgun with a scented projectile.

Abstract: A projectile such as a paintball including a ball-shaped capsule and a round-shaped disc capable of facilitating accuracy of projectile travel direction is disclosed. The ball-shaped or substantial ball-shaped capsule, in one embodiment, having a head and a tail is able to store and deliver colored markers upon an impact between the projectile and an object. The round-shaped disc is positioned at a place so that allowing a portion of the round-shaped disc to extend above outer surface of the capsule. The disc is able to catch at least airflow when the projectile is launched. The round-shaped disc, in one example, uses the direction of the airflow to facilitate travel direction of the projectile.

Abstract: A fill material is for use within a closed interior chamber of a gelatin paintball capsule. The fill material includes a polyethylene glycol and an oil. Each one of the polyethylene glycol and the oil is present in a respective amount that is substantially less than about 90% by weight of the fill material. The fill material additionally includes at least a first additive that is selected from the group consisting of an emulsifier, a dye, a density agent, a thickener, and a surfactant. Preferably, a starch may be used as the density agent, as the emulsifier, and/or as the thickener. Suitable starches may include corn starch, rice starch, potato starch, modified starch, and combinations thereof, among others.

Abstract: The amusement ball for a user having an inner surface membrane filled with air, a thin puncturable unit covering the inner surface membrane and an outer membrane unit covering the thin puncturable unit. The thin puncturable unit includes one or more first chambers and a thin puncturable membrane attached to the one or more first chambers. The outer membrane unit includes one or more second chambers and a non-permeable outer membrane attached to the one or more second chambers. A user applies a pressure on a specific location of the inner surface membrane through the outer membrane unit resulting in the bursting of the thin puncturable membrane and release of the liquid from one or more first chambers to one or more second chambers. The liquid then appears on the inner surface of outer permeable membrane.

Abstract: A man-powered system for pneumatically launching a pellet cluster includes a cartridge for holding the pellet cluster. A hollow propulsion shaft receives the cartridge for substantially free travel back and forth in the shaft to establish a variable-volume compression chamber in the shaft, between the cartridge and a closed end of the shaft. When a driving force acts to launch the combination of cartridge and shaft, the cartridge moves to compress gas in the compression chamber for a subsequent expansion that will propel the cartridge forward through the shaft. After launch, the compressed gas acts to separate the pellet cluster from the cartridge and to provide a pneumatic assist that increases the velocity of pellets after separation.

Abstract: A system and method for propelling pellets from a launch tube includes a retainer plug for holding the pellets inside the launch tube between the retainer plug and a compressed spring. A latch is established on the launch tube to restrain forward movement of the retainer ring in response to the bias force imposed by the compressed spring. In operation, the launch tube is propelled in a forward direction by a man-powered weapon to further compress the spring and release the latch from the retainer plug. After the initial acceleration has subsided, force from the compressed spring provides a forward propulsion of the retainer plug and the plurality of pellets from the launch tube for travel of the pellets toward an intended target. As an added feature, the launch tube can be extended to delay separation of the pellets from the tube for a so-called “choke” effect.

Abstract: A transforming dart mechanism is described. The transforming dart mechanism includes an inner collar and an outer collar. A dart body is positioned through the inner collar, while fins are pivotally attached with the outer collar. A deployable canopy is affixed with the fins. Thus, in operation, a user can position the fins and deployable canopy against the dart body in a collapsed state. When in the collapsed state, a user can shoot the toy dart horn a to dart gun and upon contacting a target, the fins and deployable canopy expand into an expanded state.

Abstract: A projectile such as a paintball including a ball-shaped capsule and a round-shaped disc capable of facilitating accuracy of projectile travel direction is disclosed. The ball-shaped or substantial ball-shaped capsule, in one embodiment, having a head and a tail is able to store and deliver colored markers upon an impact between the projectile and an object. The round-shaped disc is positioned at a place so that allowing a portion of the round-shaped disc to extend above outer surface of the capsule. The disc is able to catch at least airflow when the projectile is launched. The round-shaped disc, in one example, uses the direction of the airflow to facilitate travel direction of the projectile.

Abstract: A paintball or other gelatin capsule has a printed image applied to its shell before encapsulation using a gelatin ribbon printing machine. The printing machine includes a motor driven cylindrical casting drum, a cylindrical print roll having a pattern formed on and around its outer periphery, said print roll being positioned relative to said casting drum so that said gelatin ribbon is sandwiched in between and in contact with both said casting drum and said print roll and so that the print roll is rotary driven by said casting drum solely through frictional contact with the gelatin ribbon. A rotary ink roller is in contact with the print roll to drives the ink roller solely through frictional contact between said print roll the inking roller. A doctor blade is configured to scrape excess ink from said inking roller. A method of printing on a gelatin capsule is also provided.

Abstract: A device and method introduces the use of conventional ammunitions to the archery/bow hunting industry. The device achieves stealthy delivery of firearm munitions and increases the firepower of standard arrows resulting in deeper penetration into a target. The device consists generally of a containment housing threaded internally on one end for attachment to a firing pin. A cartridge is loaded into the containment housing until the flange on the cartridge casing abuts an interior shoulder. In an alternate embodiment, the interior of the containment housing further includes an annular retaining tab integrally formed in the interior of the housing containment. The retainer tab separates the cartridge from the firing pin to prevent inadvertent discharge. A safety cap may be included on the containment housing to further protect the device from accidental discharge of the cartridge.

Abstract: A reusable, pneumatic paint grenade that includes a dashpot timing mechanism for sudden release of compressed air that ruptures a frangible housing to disperse a dyed liquid or airsoft pellets after the paint grenade is thrown. The dashpot further comprises a plunger located in a cylindrical body. A lever in contact with the plunger of the dashpot forces the plunger downward to puncture a cartridge of compressed air with a sharp structure disposed between the plunger and the cartridge. The compressed air is prevented from escaping while the sharp structure remains in the cartridge. Once the lever is released, the plunger is forced into substantially its original position by a biasing mechanism and the force exerted by the air pressure within the cartridge. The cylindrical body can be filled with a viscous liquid to further slow movement of the plunger.

Abstract: A game ball is provided with the shape of a football with tubular symmetrically placed holes along the length of the ball. The ball is made of foam and when submerged in water the holes will fill with water. As the ball is thrown in a spiraling rotation, the centrifugal force will cause the water to be expelled through the holes producing multiple spiraling streams of water to spray away from the ball as the ball travels in the air.

Abstract: The toy assembly is a ball or similar object that can be temporarily compressed into a disc-shaped object. A short time after compression, the toy pops back into its original ball-like shape. The toy assembly has a body that can be selectively configured between an expanded shape and a compressed shape. The body is naturally biased into its expanded shape. A binding hole is defined on a first side of the body. A nub extends inwardly from the body opposite the binding hole. The nub passes into the binding hole with a friction fit when the body is in its compressed shape. The friction fit creates a friction force that temporarily counteracts the natural bias of the body. After a predetermined period of time, the friction fit fails and the body of the toy pops back into its original shape.

Abstract: A projectile having a launching assembly attached thereto is provided for marking a remote location with a marking media. The marking media is preferably in the form of a paint ball or a scent ball. The launching assembly includes a media reservoir defining a cavity and a plurality of supports extending outward from the media reservoir along a longitudinal axis. The supports secure the marking media within the cavity in a press-fit connection. In one embodiment, a cap and a resilient nose cone are attached to the media reservoir, surrounding the marking media, to prevent damage to a target upon impacting the target.

Abstract: A sport novelty ball has an outer shell and a stabilizing shock absorbing core in which various interior components are embedded. A non-toxic smoke solution is introduced into the ball and stored. Centrally located within the ball is a smoke chamber containing a heating element, A switch/pump assembly is provided for completing an electrical circuit and moving the smoke solution through the ball. Upon actuation of the switch/pump assembly, simultaneously the heating element is actuated and the solution is pressured through fluid lines in the ball to an atomizer for spraying the solution onto the heating element, whereupon smoke is generated in the smoke chamber. Exhaust/intake channels extend from the smoke chamber to the ball periphery. When the ball is thrown, ambient air passing through the exhaust/intake channels causes a stream of air to be emitted from the channels, giving the appearance that the ball is smoking.

Abstract: A new type of animal control system and a new method of use of the animal control system is presented for controlling small, wild animals and rodents without killing or maiming. The control system is in the form of a portable kit that includes a launching device, a plurality of thermoplastic hollow projectiles, a supply of a natural animal control agent for loading into the projectiles, and a means for transferring and storing the control agent. The method of use of the control system involves filling the projectiles with the control agent and then sealing the projectiles prior to loading the projectiles into the launching device. The launching device is then aimed at an area that is being controlled by the animal and then the projectiles are discharged from the gun so as to disperse the control agent about the area being controlled. The control agent causes a biological reaction in the animals and rodents when they detect the scent of the control agent.

Abstract: A marking projectile is disclosed that comprises an elongated projectile body and a porous powder-releasing head fixed to a forward end of the projectile body with an attachment means. A powder reservoir is defined between the projectile body and the powder-releasing head for holding a marking powder, such as chalk. In one embodiment of the invention, a projectile head is fixed to the forward end of the projectile body, the powder reservoir being defined therebetween. The marking powder preferably has a particle size spread substantially uniformly between 170 and 900 microns. As such, upon impact of the marking projectile with an object, an adequate portion of the powder traverses the porous powder-releasing head to become fixed to the object, thereby visibly marking the object. The marking projectile may be shot with a projectile gun or thrown manually, for example, at the targeted object.

Abstract: A throwing and catching ball and several games using the same are disclosed. The ball has a perforated outer shell surrounding a hollow interior chamber containing a water-filled balloon. Activation of an actuator adjacent the outer shell, such as when catching the ball, causes a prick to extend into the chamber to burst the balloon and the liquid splashes from the chamber onto the catching victim. A removable fitting allows the balloon to be easily replaced after bursting. A filling system allows the balloon to be filled from outside of the ball after its insertion into the chamber.

Abstract: A marking projectile is disclosed that comprises an elongated projectile body and a porous powder-releasing head fixed to a forward end of the projectile body with an attachment means. A powder reservoir is defined between the projectile body and the powder-releasing head for holding a marking powder, such as chalk. In one embodiment of the invention, a projectile head is fixed to the forward end of the projectile body, the powder reservoir being defined therebetween. The marking powder preferably has a particle size spread substantially uniformly between 170 and 900 microns. As such, upon impact of the marking projectile with an object, an adequate portion of the powder traverses the porous powder-releasing head to become fixed to the object, thereby visibly marking the object. The marking projectile may be shot with a projectile gun or thrown manually, for example, at the targeted object.

Abstract: The present invention provides a game ball with a transient marking feature that may be used on any court surface. No preparation of the court surface is required. The game ball is coated with a temporary marking agent that is encapsulated or otherwise sealed against exposure to the air. When the ball contacts a surface with sufficient velocity, a small quantity of the marking agent is liberated to provide a visible mark on the surface at the point of contact. Similar to a “disappearing ink”, the marking agent dissipates after being released from the microcapsules.

Abstract: Projectile systems are provided herein employing an inhibiting and/or marking substance for impairing/marking a living target, such as a human or animal target. In preferred embodiments, the projectile system includes a generally frangible projectile that is optimally filled to at least about 50%, with the substance to be delivered to the target, such that the substance is radially dispersed into a cloud upon impact. In one implementation, the substance delivered comprises a powdered inhibiting substance, such as a powdered pepper. In one implementation, the powdered inhibiting substance comprises a substance having one or more capsaicinoids.

Abstract: This invention is utilizing the principle of repulsion between oil and water, the differences of surface tension of oil and water, and the character of melting of gelatin materials in high temperature and solidification in cold temperature to produce a biodegradable seamless BB paintball for BB guns. It contains a colored edible oil solution and is safe when it hits the target to produce an obvious mark that is edible. The seamless paintballs so produced are consistent in size and weight. It reduces the possibility of jamming during shooting and loading of BB guns which are common complaints of the conventional BB paintballs. A specially designed double nozzled machine can produce oil-in-water perfectly round and seamless droplets. The oil solution contains the dyes and the water solution contains a specially formulated gelatin. The droplets are then solidified by a chilled cooling oil flow. The oil solution comprises of 1%–5% (W/W) edible dye in edible oil.

Abstract: A reusable paint dispersing grenade of the type employed in paint ball games is constructed in such a manner as to avoid the use of any combustible materials, and also to avoid the requirement for access to a source of compressed air for operation. The paint grenade of the invention has a hollow, fluid-tight casing defining an enclosed cavity that is divided internally into a marking paint chamber, a first propellant component chamber, and a second propellant component chamber. The propellant component chambers are each filled separately with propellant components, but remain isolated from each other until the paint dispersing grenade is used. At that time the propellant components chemically react with each other in a noncombustible manner to produce a quantity of gas under pressure.

Abstract: A non-lethal hand held liquid spray paint grenade utilizing a single, curved, and uninterrupted reservoir design, expandable and permanently sealed on one end with a crimping device of sufficient strength to close the single tube channel and maintain a liquid tight seal. The device consists of a spherical neck plug, and neck plug safety retainer, which allows filling to be completed through a fully assembled unit thus eliminating the difficult task of trying to seal and cap a pressurized grenade. The present invention utilizes a single curved tube with a single discharge opening to create a circular self-propelling motion. This forces the discharging grenade to make multiple rotations in its impact area, thus decreasing the targets ability to remain unmarked. To operate, remove safety plug retainer ring by pulling attached removing device and throw at target.

Abstract: An encapsulated marking agent is used to provide a temporary mark at a point of contact between two objects. In a specific example, a game ball is coated with a temporary marking agent that is encapsulated or otherwise sealed against exposure to the air. When the ball contacts a surface with sufficient velocity, a small quantity of the marking agent is liberated to provide a visible mark on the surface at the point of contact. Similar to a “disappearing ink”, the marking agent dissipates upon exposure to air.

Abstract: Projectile systems are provided herein employing an inhibiting and/or marking substance for impairing/marking a living target, such as a human or animal target. The projectile systems provide effectiveness by impacting the target with sufficient force to cause the target to move into a simultaneously radially dispersing inhibiting/marking substance contained within a capsule of the projectile system. In preferred embodiments, the projectile system includes a generally spherical frangible projectile that is optimally filled to greater than about 50%, more preferably about 75% to 99% of its total volume, most preferably to about 90% of capacity, with the substance to be delivered to the target. One or more frangible projectiles are configured to fit with a shell casing configured to fit within a delivery device.

Abstract: Projectile systems are provided herein employing an inhibiting and/or marking substance for impairing/marking a living target, such as a human or animal target, which projectile systems are optimized to provide maximum effectiveness by impacting the target with sufficient force to cause the target to move into a simultaneously radially dispersing inhibiting/marking substance contained within a capsule of the projectile system. In preferred embodiments, the projectile system includes a generally spherical capsule that is optimally filled to greater than about 50%, more preferably about 75% to 99% of its total volume, most preferably to about 90% of capacity, with the substance to be delivered to the target. The capsule is preferably formed as two about equal halves.

Abstract: A toy conker which has a main body portion attachable to a line member, the body portion having at least one insert which can be struck off.

Abstract: A projectile can be used to administer pesticides such as one or more from the group consisting of 4-allylanisole, anisole, allylbenzene, 4-isopropylanisole, p-anisaldehyde, ethylbenzene, cumene, 4-methoxyacetophenone, 4-methylstyrene, 2-propylphenol, phenetole, and toluene, for scolytid infestation. Conifers, which are a target for scolytids, are protected by the application of the pesticides by use of a projectile containing the compound which explodes upon contact with the conifer thereby emitting the compound.

Abstract: An arrow having an elongated shaft with opposed ends. A slotted nock and fletching are affixed to one end of the shaft. A marking head having a paint ball is attached to the other end of the shaft.

Abstract: A reusable gas-powered hand grenade is provided. A hand-held housing defi one or more launch tubes. A projectile is loaded in each launch tube with an obturator being positioned therein between the projectile and the launch tube's muzzle end. A sealed reservoir is maintained in the housing for storing a gas under pressure. A rupturing device is mounted in the housing for breaking the reservoir's seal upon impact therewith. A triggering mechanism coupled to the rupturing device maintains separation between the rupturing device and the seal until the triggering mechanism is activated. Once activated, the triggering mechanism moves the rupturing device to impact the seal so that gas pressure propels the projectile and obturator from the launch tube.

Abstract: A power device includes at least two power conversion circuits respectively having at least one of switching elements, at least one of which switching elements in these conversion circuits being used in common as an element constituting the at least two different power conversion circuits, a control device providing at least a period in which at least one of currents flowing from at least one of the different power conversion circuits to the commonly used switching element has a polarity inverse to at least the other one of the currents flowing from at least the other one of the power conversion circuits, so as to cancel each other, and a unit for detecting the state of the respective conversion circuits. The operation of the switching elements is thereby made modifiable in accordance with a lowering in the resistance of a load of the device, and the withstand voltage of the elements can be prevented effectively from rising even upon any fluctuation in the load.

Abstract: An improved, precision shooting, safety oriented, high speed projectile (10) comprising a non-toxic, soft, hollow, capsule (12) formed of a plurality of portions joined together at at least one seam line (14), said seam line (14) being the weakest point of the capsule (12), with the greatest length of the capsule (12) alignable along the length of a gun barrel, whereby said capsule (12) will generally consistently impact on an essentially predetermined portion of the capsule (12) relative to the centerline of the initial direction of flight of the capsule and a colored, non-toxic, fill material disposed in said capsule (12) for ejection therefrom, the angle of at least one seam line (14) being generally consistent relative to the centerline of the initial direction of flight, upon rupture of said capsule (12) at at least one seam line (14) upon impact of said projectile (10) on a soft solid target. The capsule (12) is preferably elastic gelatin.

Abstract: A toy dart includes a cylindrical wall having an inner surface, an outer surface, a first open end at one end of the cylindrical wall, and second open end at the other end of the cylindrical wall. At least two fins are attached to the outer surface of the cylindrical wall. In addition, a resilient, bulbous head portion is mounted on the cylindrical wall at the second open end thereof, the head portion defining a chamber adapted to contain fluid and having an opening formed therein so that the chamber communicates with an interior of the cylindrical wall. The toy dart is constructed and arranged for aerodynamic flight when thrown, and upon the bulbous head impacting a hard surface, the bulbous head portion deforms moving fluid contained therein into the interior of the cylindrical wall forcing an object out the cylinder. Other embodiments of the toy dart are further contemplated.

Abstract: A paint ball including a paint ball shell and an axis extending through the shell to define first and second poles. The paint ball shell fractures in a predetermined pattern upon the receipt of a fracturing force to form fracture lines from the point of impact circumferentially toward the first pole and from the point of impact circumferentially toward the second pole.

Abstract: Reusable, mechanically powered Paint Ball Grenade utilizing 0.68 or smaller diameter paint balls. Accepting and storing said paint balls between its upper and lower sections and behind a fingerguard. The device is designed to be grasped in such a way as to engage one or more safety interlocks during the removal of the safety pin. Once thrown downrange the actuator will function upon impact allowing the grenade halves to collapse with the force of the primary spring, crushing the paint balls against cutters and causing the paint to be hydromechanically dispersed about the exterior of the device. The device may be reloaded by expanding the two halves, thus compressing the primary spring, reinserting the safety pin, and reloading new paint balls.