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Patent Number: |
7900622 |
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Case ID: |
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Patent Title:
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Paintball marker with user selectable firing modes
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Status: |
ACTIVE |
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Status Date: |
8/2/2011 3:04:46 PM |
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Issue Date:
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3/8/2011 |
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Filed Date:
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6/5/2008 |
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Serial #:
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2/133,661 |
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Assignee Name:
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Tippmann Sports LLC
(Fort Wayne,
IN)
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Inventor(s):
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Douglas, Jeffrey P. , Tippmann, Jr., Dennis J. |
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Lab Name: |
U.S. Army Armament Research, Development and Engineering Center |
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Location: |
RDAR-EIB
Picatinny Arsenal, NJ 07806-5000 |
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Contact: |
Contact Lab About This Patent |
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TECHNICAL FIELD
The present invention relates generally to paintball markers, and like devices for firing frangible projectiles.
BACKGROUND
Paintball is a popular sport in which opposing sides attempt to seek out and "shoot" one another with paintballs. Players use paintball markers (also known as paintball guns) to propel the paintballs with compressed gas or combustible fuel.
The paintballs are designed to break upon impact and leave a visible mark.
Since paintball games often simulate combat, paintball markers that resemble military equipment are desirable to increase the realism of the experience. For example, paintball markers have been modified to resemble assault rifles, sniper
rifles, etc. In some cases, however, such modifications can be difficult to install and remove. Moreover, the modifications may detract from the marker''s functionality and reliability.
SUMMARY
According to one aspect, the invention provides a paintb . . . . More |
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A paintball marker with a barrel that is coupled to a receiver. The
marker may include a grip assembly in which an electronic circuit is
disposed. The electronic circuit is configured to actuate launching of a
projectile responsive to the trigger moving to the firing position.
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What is claimed is:
1. An electronic grip assembly for a paintball marker, the electronic grip assembly comprising: a grip defining an interior cavity; trigger movable between a neutral
position and a firing position; a magnet associated with and movable with the trigger, wherein the magnet has a first pole and a second pole; a first magnetic sensor configured to detect the magnet, wherein the first magnetic sensor is spaced apart
from the magnet such that the first magnetic sensor detects the magnet when the trigger is in the firing position, but does not detect the magnet when the trigger is in the neutral position; a second magnetic sensor configured to detect the magnet,
wherein the second magnetic sensor is spaced apart from the magnet such that the second magnetic sensor detects the magnet when the trigger is in the firing position, but does not detect the magnet when the trigger is in the neutral position; a
controller disposed within the interior cavity of the gri . . . . More |
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