IP Library Granted Patent US 11,162,756
Granted Patent B2
US 11,162,756 · App. 16/036,100 · Granted Nov 2, 2021

Compressed gas gun

Inventors: Jerrold M. Dobbins (Kuna, ID); Gerald Dobbins (Nampa, ID)
Assignee: KORE OUTDOOR (US), INC.
F41B11/70F41A19/12F41B11/62F41B11/721
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Patent No.
US 11,162,756
App. No.
16/036,100
Granted
Nov 2, 2021
Kind
B2
Abstract

A compressed gas gun having a bolt and piston movable by the application of compressed gas, and a removable inline cylinder, are provided.

Claims (22)

1. A compressed gas gun comprising:

a gun body;

a first valve housing positioned within the gun body comprising at least one opening;

a bolt having at least one passage therethrough, the bolt moveable within a passage within the gun body, the bolt comprising a first diameter portion, the bolt comprising a valve pin having a valve pin diameter that is smaller than the first diameter portion extending along a longitudinal axis of the gun body, the bolt configured to be moved by compressed gas, at least a portion of the valve pin receivable within the opening of the first valve housing,

the bolt having a second diameter portion greater than the first diameter portion and the valve pin diameter, and

the bolt having a third diameter portion positioned adjacent a forward end of the bolt and configured to contact a projectile, a forward opening having a diameter less than the first diameter portion and the second diameter portion and greater than the valve pin diameter;

wherein the bolt is moveable between a first bolt position with at least a first portion of the valve pin received within the opening of the first valve housing, and a second bolt position with the first portion of the valve pin forward the opening of the first valve housing, the movement of the valve pin relative to the first valve housing configured to open a flow path allowing for the passage of compressed from a source of compressed gas at a first pressure to a forward portion of the gun;

a second valve housing positioned within the gun body and comprising an opening;

a gas governor pin extending along a longitudinal axis of the gun body and having at least a first portion receivable within the opening of the second valve housing, wherein movement of the gas governor pin relative to the opening of the second valve housing from a first gas governor position to a second gas governor position is configured to cut off a flow of compressed gas from rearward the opening of the second valve housing;

wherein compressed gas at a second pressure is configured to move the bolt to the first bolt position and the gas governor pin to the first gas governor position, and

wherein the second pressure is different than the first pressure; and

a non-threaded handle connected to a pin configured for allowing selective removal and reinsertion of the bolt and first valve housing through a rear portion of the compressed gas gun without the need for an external tool, the handle and pin movable substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the gun body.

2. The compressed gas gun of claim 1 , wherein the bolt is held at least partially within an inline cylinder received within the gun body, and wherein the inline cylinder is removable through an opening in the gun body.

3. The compressed gas gun of claim 2 , wherein the cylinder is mechanically held in place.

4. The compressed gas gun of claim 1 , further comprising a trigger actuated valve configured to control a flow of compressed gas.

5. The compressed gas gun of claim 4 , wherein actuation of the trigger allows for compressed gas to move the bolt to a forward position.

6. The compressed gas gun of claim 4 , wherein the valve is configured to allow for compressed gas to be vented allowing the bolt to move.

7. The compressed gas gun of claim 1 , wherein movement of the gas governor pin relative to the opening of the second valve housing is configured to control the flow of a quantity of compressed gas providing a force to fire a projectile from the gun.

8. The compressed gas gun of claim 1 , further comprising an adjustable regulator positioned within a passage in the gun body.

9. The compressed gas gun of claim 1 , further comprising an electronic control circuit configured to control an operation of the gun.

10. The compressed gas gun of claim 9 , wherein the electronic control circuit further comprises a power source and an on/off switch.

11. The compressed gas gun of claim 10 , further comprising an anti-chop eye sensor.

Assignments (8)
SECURITY INTEREST Recorded Aug 9, 2022
From: KORE OUTDOOR (US) INC.
To: CANADIAN IMPERIAL BANK OF COMMERCE, AS AGENT
Reel/Frame 061131/0903 →
RELEASE OF SECURITY INTEREST Recorded Jul 27, 2022
From: HSBC BANK CANADA
To: G.I. SPORTZ INC.; GI SPORTZ DIRECT LLC; TIPPMANN US HOLDCO, INC.; TIPPMANN FINANCE LLC; TIPPMANN SPORTS, LLC; TIPPMANN SPORTS EUR PE, SPRL
Reel/Frame 060989/0170 →
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Oct 4, 2021
From: NATIONAL PAINTBALL SUPPLY, INC.
To: AJ ACQUISITION I LLC
Reel/Frame 057692/0068 →
CHANGE OF NAME Recorded Oct 4, 2021
From: KEE ACTION SPORTS LLC
To: GI SPORTZ DIRECT LLC
Reel/Frame 057692/0121 →
CHANGE OF NAME Recorded Oct 4, 2021
From: AJ ACQUISITION I LLC
To: KEE ACTION SPORTS I LLC
Reel/Frame 057784/0859 →
MERGER Recorded Oct 4, 2021
From: KEE ACTION SPORTS I LLC
To: KEE ACTION SPORTS LLC
Reel/Frame 057692/0115 →
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Oct 4, 2021
From: DOBBINS, JERROLD M.; DOBBINS, GERALD
To: NATIONAL PAINTBALL SUPPLY, INC.
Reel/Frame 057692/0021 →
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Dec 24, 2020
From: KSV RESTRUCTURING INC., AS THE COURT APPOINTED RECEIVER OF GI SPORTZ DIRECT LLC
To: KORE OUTDOOR (US), INC.
Reel/Frame 055362/0601 →
Continuity (11)
Continuation 15688286 · Aug 28, 2017
Continuation 13964645 · Aug 12, 2013
Continuation 13370674 · Feb 10, 2012
Continuation 12271402 · Nov 14, 2008
Continuation 11352639 · Feb 13, 2006
Continuation In Part 11183548 · Jul 18, 2005
Provisional Application 60654262 · Feb 18, 2005
Provisional Application 60654120 · Feb 18, 2005
Provisional Application 60652157 · Feb 11, 2005
Provisional Application 60588912 · Jul 16, 2004
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