Paintball loader drive system
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United States of America Patent
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Oct 11, 2016
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Jun 9, 2014
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Apr 12, 2002
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Abstract
The present invention is directed to a ball feed mechanism and associated method for use in a paintball loader. The ball feed mechanism includes a feeder which conveys or impels balls toward a feed neck, and a drive member which is concentric with the feeder. The feeder is coupled to the drive member. An electric motor is used to rotate the drive member which in turn causes the feeder to rotate. The feed mechanism includes sensors which detect the motion of the feeder and the drive member. A controller determines the position of the feeder relative to the drive member and actuates a motor when necessary.
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| Country | kind | publication No. | Filing Date |
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| CN | A | CN1653312 | Apr 14, 2003 |
| JP | B2 | JP4018641 | Apr 14, 2003 |
| WO | A1 | WO2003087698 | Apr 14, 2003 |
| US | B2 | US6889680 | Apr 14, 2003 |
| EP | A1 | EP1495279 | Apr 14, 2003 |
| AU | A1 | AU2003230931 | Apr 14, 2003 |
| US | B2 | US7445002 | Apr 28, 2005 |
| US | B2 | US8104462 | Nov 03, 2008 |
| US | B2 | US8746225 | Jan 30, 2012 |
| US | B2 | US10024624 | Oct 11, 2016 |
| US | B2 | US10502521 | Jul 16, 2018 |
International Classification(s)
- 2014 Application Filing Year
- F41B Class
- 206 Applications Filed
- 193 Patents Issued To-Date
- 93.69 % Issued To-Date
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- 3 Citation Count
- F41B Class
- 7.74 % this patent is cited more than
- 9 Age
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| 11.5 Year Payment | $7400.00 | $3700.00 | $1850.00 | Apr 11, 2028 |
