Pressurized gas launcher
US11946717B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 21, 2022 |
| Grant date | Apr 2, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 21, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF41F3/08
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Methods and systems are provided for a pressurized gas launcher. The pressurized gas launcher includes a pressure source providing a quantity of high-pressure gas, a launcher barrel having a first end and a second end having an opening, and a bladder. The bladder is housed within the launcher barrel and selectively fluidically coupled to the pressure source. When filled with pressurized gas, the bladder plastically deforms. The gas launcher further includes a projectile housed within the launcher barrel with the bladder positioned between the first end of the launcher barrel and the projectile. The projectile is dischargeable from the launcher barrel when the bladder ruptures when gas in the bladder exceeds a pressure threshold.
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