Paintball feedgate
US9163899B2 · kind B2 · utility
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14Claims
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 21, 2012 |
| Grant date | Oct 20, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 5, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF41B11/52
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Among other things, there is shown embodiments of a feedgate for a paintball loader having vanes or paddles that permit supplying paintballs into the loader but limit or inhibit escape of paintballs from the loader through the supply hole. Embodiments can include a frame, which may be a single piece or multiple-piece structure, and an insert with flexible vanes or paddles. Embodiments can include a pivotable cap, and/or the insert can snap into the frame.
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