Cleaning device for paintball equipment
US9921024B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 27, 2015 |
| Grant date | Mar 20, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 11, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB08B9/021
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
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 includes structure such as barbs and/or openings, a snap-fit sleeve element, and/or one or more spacers to limit or prevent such failure. Structure for cleaning, including squeegee elements movable between an insertion configuration and a cleaning configuration, and other materials and configurations, are also disclosed.
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