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Cleaning device for paintball equipment

US9050632B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 26, 2011
Grant dateJun 9, 2015
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Expiry dateJun 10, 2033

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF41A29/02
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Among other things, there is disclosed a cylindrical device which is used to remove broken paintballs and other unwanted material from the barrel of a paintball marker or from other paintball equipment. Cylindrical cleaning devices currently known in the art are prone to separation and failure after use. The present disclosure utilizes a series of barbs and/or openings such as through holes to prevent such failure. Structure for cleaning, including squeegee elements and other materials and configurations, are also disclosed.

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