公开(公告)号：USRE43756E1

公开(公告)日：2012-10-23

申请号：US11031952

申请日：2005-01-07

Applicant: James T. Christopher ,  Albert Schilling ,  Chris Goddard

Inventor： James T. Christopher ,  Albert Schilling ,  Chris Goddard

IPC: F41B11/02

CPC classification number: F41B11/57 ,  F41B11/53

Abstract: A rapid feed paintball loader for use upon a conventional paintball gun. The rapid feed paintball loader includes a container for holding a plurality of paintballs. At a bottom portion of the container is a rotatable drive cone having a plurality of vertical fins. Each fin forms a gap with an adjacent fin large enough to accommodate a paintball. At the bottom of the container is an exit tube which exits from the bottom portion of the container and leads to an inlet tube of the paintball gun. A tube extension is mounted on an interior surface of the container adjacent to the sloped exit portion of the exit tube. The tube extension is mounted at a height which is above the top feed surface of the fins, and which is approximately equal to the radius of a paintball. A pivotable deflector is also mounted on an interior surface of the container adjacent the tube extension to prevent paintball jams from occurring within the interior of the container. The deflector is positioned above the top feed surface of the fins and below the height of the tube extension. The paintball loader also includes a microprocessor to variably control the rotational speed of the drive cone.REEXAMINATION RESULTSThe questions raised in reexamination proceeding No. 90/009,715, filed Jun. 3, 2010, have been considered, and the results thereof are reflected in this reissue patent which constitutes the reexamination certificate required by 35 U.S.C. 307 as provided in 37 CFR 1.570(e) for ex parte reexaminations, or the reexamination certificate required by 35 U.S.C. 316 as provided in 37 CFR 1.997(e) for inter partes reexaminations.

Abstract translation: 用于常规彩弹枪的快速进料彩弹装载机。 快速进料彩弹装载机包括用于保持多个彩弹的容器。 在容器的底部是具有多个垂直翅片的可旋转驱动锥体。 每个翅片与相邻翅片形成足够大的间隙以容纳彩弹。 在容器的底部是出口管，其从容器的底部离开并且通向彩弹枪的入口管。 管延伸部安装在与出口管的倾斜出口部分相邻的容器的内表面上。 管延伸部安装在翅片的顶部进料表面上方的高度处，并且大致等于喷丸的半径。 枢轴转向器也安装在与管延伸部相邻的容器的内表面上，以防止在容器内部发生彩弹堵塞。 偏转器位于翅片的顶部进料表面上方并在管延伸部的高度之下。 彩弹装载机还包括可变地控制驱动锥的转速的微处理器。 重审结果2010年6月3日提交的第90 / 009,715号复审程序提出的问题已经被考虑，其结果反映在该重新颁发专利中，构成35U.S.C要求的复审证书。 根据第37 CFR 1.570（e）的规定，单方面复审，或35 U.S.C.所要求的复审证书。 按照第37 CFR 1.997（e）条的规定进行跨部门重新审查。

公开(公告)号：US08251050B2

公开(公告)日：2012-08-28

申请号：US12171956

申请日：2008-07-11

Applicant: James T. Christopher ,  Simon Benjamin Stevens ,  Chris Goddard

Inventor： James T. Christopher ,  Simon Benjamin Stevens ,  Chris Goddard

IPC: F41B11/02

CPC classification number: F41B11/57 ,  F41B11/53

Abstract: A drive system for a regulating the rotation of a drive system or agitator in a paintball loader is disclosed. It is designed to regulate the rotation of a feeder, especially during a jam or when projectiles in a hopper become misaligned. This allows a user to quickly and effectively clear a jam and resume or continue rapid fire without damaging projectiles, the loader or the paintball marker.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于调节驱动系统或搅拌器在彩弹装载机中的旋转的驱动系统。 其设计用于调节进料器的旋转，特别是在卡纸期间或当料斗中的弹丸变得不对准时。 这允许用户快速有效地清除卡纸并恢复或继续快速起火，而不会损坏弹丸，装载机或彩弹标记。

公开(公告)号：US08061342B2

公开(公告)日：2011-11-22

申请号：US12040119

申请日：2008-02-29

Applicant: James T. Christopher ,  Chris T. Goddard

Inventor： James T. Christopher ,  Chris T. Goddard

IPC: F41B11/02 ,  F41A9/61

CPC classification number: F41B11/53 ,  F41B11/57

Abstract: A rapid feed paintball loader for use on a paintball gun for force feeding paintballs is provided. The paintball loader includes a container for holding a plurality of paintballs, a paintball agitator rotating about an axis and rotatably mounted in the container, the paintball agitator including at least two fins extending substantially perpendicular to the axis of rotation, the fins spaced apart from each other forming a gap therebetween large enough to accommodate more than one paintball. At least two paintballs are positioned in the gap between the fins. A motor is configured to rotate the paintball agitator. The container includes an exit tube exiting from the bottom portion of the container and leading to an inlet tube of the paintball gun. A microprocessor and sensor may also be provided. The agitator may include a central dome-shaped area.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于强力供料彩弹的彩弹枪的快速进料彩弹装载机。 彩弹装载机包括用于保持多个彩弹的容器，围绕轴线旋转并可旋转地安装在容器中的彩弹搅拌器，所述彩弹搅拌器包括至少两个基本上垂直于旋转轴线延伸的翅片，所述散热片与每个 另一个在其间形成足够大的间隙以容纳多于一个彩弹。 至少两个彩弹球位于翅片之间的间隙中。 电动机被配置为旋转彩弹搅拌器。 容器包括从容器的底部排出并通向彩弹枪的入口管的出口管。 还可以提供微处理器和传感器。 搅拌器可以包括中心圆顶形区域。

公开(公告)号：US06792933B2

公开(公告)日：2004-09-21

申请号：US09949440

申请日：2001-09-07

Applicant: James T. Christopher ,  Chris T. Goddard

Inventor： James T. Christopher ,  Chris T. Goddard

IPC: F41B1102

CPC classification number: F41B11/57 ,  F41B11/53 ,  G09B23/28

Abstract: A drive cone for use on a paintball loader loading paintballs into a conventional paintball gun. The drive cone is located at a bottom portion of the container and is rotated by a motor. The drive cone includes at least one fin which forms a gap for which a plurality of paintballs may fit. The drive cone feeds the paintballs into an exit tube located at the bottom of the container which feeds into the paintball gun.

Abstract translation: 一个驱动锥用于彩弹装载机将彩弹装载到常规彩弹枪中。 驱动锥体位于容器的底部并由马达旋转。 驱动锥体包括至少一个翅片，其形成多个彩弹球可以适合的间隙。 驱动锥将喷射器送入位于容器底部的出料管中，该出口管进入彩弹枪。

公开(公告)号：US06502567B1

公开(公告)日：2003-01-07

申请号：US09689573

申请日：2000-10-12

Applicant: James T. Christopher ,  Albert G. Schilling

Inventor： James T. Christopher ,  Albert G. Schilling

IPC: F41B1102

CPC classification number: F41B11/53 ,  F41B11/57

Abstract: A rapid feed paintball loader for use upon a conventional paintball gun. The rapid feed paintball loader includes a container for holding a plurality of paintballs. At a bottom portion of the container is a rotatable drive cone having a plurality of vertical fins. Each fin forms a gap with an adjacent fin large enough to accommodate a paintball. At the bottom of the container is an exit tube which exits from the bottom portion of the container and leads to an inlet tube of the paintball gun. A tube extension is mounted on an interior surface of the container adjacent to the sloped exit portion of the exit tube. The tube extension is mounted at a height which is above the top feed surface of the fins, and which is approximately equal to the radius of a paintball. A pivotable deflector is also mounted on an interior surface of the container adjacent the tube extension to prevent paintball jams from occurring within the interior of the container. The deflector is positioned above the top feed surface of the fins and below the height of the tube extension. The paintball loader also includes a microprocessor to variably control the rotational speed of the drive cone.

Abstract translation: 用于常规彩弹枪的快速进料彩弹装载机。 快速进料彩弹装载机包括用于保持多个彩弹的容器。 在容器的底部是具有多个垂直翅片的可旋转驱动锥体。 每个翅片与相邻翅片形成足够大的间隙以容纳彩弹。 在容器的底部是出口管，其从容器的底部离开并且通向彩弹枪的入口管。 管延伸部安装在与出口管的倾斜出口部分相邻的容器的内表面上。 管延伸部安装在翅片的顶部进料表面上方的高度处，并且大致等于喷丸的半径。 枢轴转向器也安装在与管延伸部相邻的容器的内表面上，以防止在容器内部发生彩弹堵塞。 偏转器位于翅片的顶部进料表面上方并在管延伸部的高度之下。 彩弹装载机还包括可变地控制驱动锥的转速的微处理器。

公开(公告)号：US20120042862A1

公开(公告)日：2012-02-23

申请号：US13285244

申请日：2011-10-31

Applicant: James T. Christopher ,  Albert G. Schilling ,  Chris T. Goddard

Inventor： James T. Christopher ,  Albert G. Schilling ,  Chris T. Goddard

IPC: F41B11/02

CPC classification number: F41B11/53

Abstract: An paintball loader for supplying paintballs to a paintball marker is provided. The loader includes a container for storing a plurality of paintballs. An outfeed tube on the container is connected to an inlet tube on the marker. The loader further includes a drive shaft, and a feeder rotatably disposed in the container for feeding paintballs into the outfeed tube. The loader further includes a mechanical drive handle accessible externally of the loader and connected to the drive shaft to manually wind the drive spring.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于向彩弹球标记提供彩弹的彩弹装载机。 装载机包括用于存储多个彩弹的容器。 容器上的出料管连接到标记上的入口管。 装载机还包括驱动轴和可旋转地设置在容器中的进料器，用于将彩弹投射到出料管中。 装载机还包括机械驱动手柄，其可从装载机外部接近并连接到驱动轴以手动地卷绕驱动弹簧。

公开(公告)号：US07832389B2

公开(公告)日：2010-11-16

申请号：US11548588

申请日：2006-10-11

Applicant: James T. Christopher

Inventor： James T. Christopher

IPC: F41B11/02

CPC classification number: F41B11/57 ,  F41B11/53

Abstract: A drive system for a regulating the rotation of a drive system or agitator in a paintball loader is disclosed. It is designed to regulate the rotation of a feeder, especially during a jam or when projectiles in a hopper become misaligned. This allows a user to quickly and effectively clear a jam and resume or continue rapid fire without damaging projectiles, the loader or the paintball marker.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于调节驱动系统或搅拌器在彩弹装载机中的旋转的驱动系统。 其设计用于调节进料器的旋转，特别是在卡纸期间或当料斗中的弹丸变得不对准时。 这允许用户快速有效地清除卡纸并恢复或继续快速起火，而不会损坏弹丸，装载机或彩弹标记。

公开(公告)号：US20090056691A1

公开(公告)日：2009-03-05

申请号：US12264012

申请日：2008-11-03

Applicant: James T. Christopher ,  Chris T. Goddard ,  David Michael Banks

Inventor： James T. Christopher ,  Chris T. Goddard ,  David Michael Banks

IPC: F41B11/02

CPC classification number: F41B11/57 ,  F41B11/53

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a ball feed mechanism and associated method for use in a paintball loader. The ball feed mechanism includes a feeder which conveys or impels balls toward a feed neck, and a drive member which is concentric with the feeder. The feeder is coupled to the drive member. An electric motor is used to rotate the drive member which in turn causes the feeder to rotate. The feed mechanism includes sensors which detect the motion of the feeder and the drive member. A controller determines the position of the feeder relative to the drive member and actuates a motor when necessary.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及一种用于彩弹装载机的球进给机构和相关方法。 球进给机构包括向进给颈部传送或推动球的进给器和与进给器同心的驱动构件。 进料器联接到驱动部件。 使用电动机来旋转驱动构件，这又导致给料器旋转。 进给机构包括检测进给器和驱动件运动的传感器。 控制器确定馈送器相对于驱动构件的位置，并在需要时致动电动机。

公开(公告)号：US07445002B2

公开(公告)日：2008-11-04

申请号：US11116774

申请日：2005-04-28

Applicant: James T. Christopher ,  Chris T. Goddard ,  David Michael Banks

Inventor： James T. Christopher ,  Chris T. Goddard ,  David Michael Banks

IPC: F41B11/02

CPC classification number: F41B11/57 ,  F41B11/53

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a ball feed mechanism for use in a paintball loader. The ball feed mechanism includes a feeder which conveys or impels balls toward a feed neck, and a drive member which is concentric with the feeder. The feeder is coupled to the drive member through a spring. The spring is configured to store potential energy which is used to rotate the feeder and, thus, drive the balls toward the feed neck. An electric motor is used to rotate the drive member to wind the spring. The feed mechanism includes sensors which detect the motion of the feeder and the drive member. A controller determines the spring tension based on the relative motion of the feeder and drive member, and actuates a motor when necessary.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及一种用于彩弹装载机的球进给机构。 球进给机构包括向进给颈部传送或推动球的进给器和与进给器同心的驱动构件。 进料器通过弹簧联接到驱动部件。 弹簧构造成存储用于旋转进给器的潜在能量，并且因此驱动球朝向进给颈部。 使用电动机来旋转驱动构件以卷起弹簧。 进给机构包括检测进给器和驱动件运动的传感器。 控制器基于进给器和驱动构件的相对运动来确定弹簧张力，并且在必要时致动马达。

公开(公告)号：US06701907B2

公开(公告)日：2004-03-09

申请号：US10092220

申请日：2002-03-06

Applicant: James T. Christopher ,  Chris T. Goddard

Inventor： James T. Christopher ,  Chris T. Goddard

IPC: F41A961

CPC classification number: G09B23/28 ,  F41B11/53 ,  F41B11/57

Abstract: A spring-loaded feed mechanism for a paintball loader. The feed mechanism includes an inner spool and an outer spool. A torsion spring is positioned between the inner and outer spools. The outer spool includes a pressure wall, from which the torsion spring is located on one end of the spring. A retaining wall is attached to the inner spool and is located at the opposite end of the torsion spring. When an operator of a paintball gun using the spring-loaded feed mechanism discontinues firing paintballs, the feed mechanism is stopped. Simultaneously, during the deceleration of the feed mechanism, the torsion spring is compressed, which allows the mechanical energy of the rotating feed mechanism to be stored within the compressed spring. When the operator desires to fire the paintball gun, the feed mechanism is accelerated to the requisite rotational speed. The compressed spring is release, thereby allowing the spring to assist in accelerating the feed mechanism to the necessary rotational speed.

Abstract translation: 用于彩弹装载机的弹簧加载进给机构。 进给机构包括内卷轴和外卷轴。 扭转弹簧定位在内部和外部线轴之间。 外部卷轴包括压力壁，扭力弹簧从该压力壁位于弹簧的一端。 挡土墙安装在内卷轴上，位于扭簧的相对端。 当使用弹簧加载进给机构的彩弹枪的操作者中断喷射彩弹时，进给机构停止。 同时，在进给机构减速期间，扭簧被压缩，这允许旋转进给机构的机械能储存在压缩弹簧内。 当操作员想要喷射彩弹枪时，进给机构被加速到必要的转速。 压缩弹簧被释放，从而允许弹簧有助于将进给机构加速到必要的转速。