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Valve assembly for a compressed gas gun

US7913679B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 10, 2005
Grant dateMar 29, 2011
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Expiry dateJan 21, 2028

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF41B11/723
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A valve assembly according to the present invention includes a valve housing having a first end and a second end. A selectively closeable flow path runs through the valve housing. A valve body is disposed in the valve housing. The valve body is moveable from a first position closing the flow path to a second position opening the flow path. The valve body has a channel therethrough. A secondary chamber is provided adjacent the valve body in communication with the channel. An exhaust port is provided in communication with the secondary chamber. A solenoid is provided adjacent the secondary exhaust port, the solenoid adapted to selectively open the secondary exhaust port. A compressed gas gun employing the valve assembly is also provided.

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