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Paintball feedgate

US9651334B2 · kind B2 · utility

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19Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateOct 20, 2015
Grant dateMay 16, 2017
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Expiry dateOct 20, 2035

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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