Distribution module for a propulsion module of a projectile launcher
US-2026049789-A1 · Feb 19, 2026 · US
Pneumatic rifle for alternative ammunition
US12480736B2 · US · B2
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Publication number | US-12480736-B2 |
| Application number | US-202418590043-A |
| Country | US |
| Kind code | B2 |
| Filing date | Feb 28, 2024 |
| Priority date | Feb 28, 2024 |
| Publication date | Nov 25, 2025 |
| Grant date | Nov 25, 2025 |
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A hand-held gun for interchangeably propel a round of one of solid and liquid consistency is provided. The gun includes a gas actuator, a firing module, a magazine, a loader and a barrel. The gas actuator stores and releases compressed gas. The firing module includes a chamber for receiving the gas to push forward a bolt in response to actuation by a trigger. The module is disposed forward of the actuator. The magazine contains ammunition that constitutes the round. The loader laterally receives the round from the magazine and longitudinally receiving the bolt to eject the round. The loader is disposed forward of the module. The barrel directs the round ejected from the loader, and is disposed forward of the loader.
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What is claimed is: 1 . A hand-held long-gun for interchangeably propel a round, said gun comprising: a gas actuator for storing and releasing compressed gas; a firing module that includes a chamber for receiving said gas to push forward a bolt in response to actuation by a trigger, said module disposed forward of said actuator; a magazine for containing ammunition that constitutes the round that constitutes one of a elongated axisymmetric solid and a volumetrically constrained liquid, wherein said magazine includes a fill port for receiving a liquid supply; a loader for laterally receiving the round from said magazine and longitudinally receiving said bolt to eject the round, said loader disposed forward of said module; and a barrel for directing the round ejected from said loader, said barrel disposed forward of said loader. 2 . The gun according to claim 1 , wherein said gas actuator comprises a compressed air storage container and an air release reservoir. 3 . The gun according to claim 2 , wherein said compressed air storage container includes a manifold and an end flange. 4 . The gun according to claim 2 , wherein said air release reservoir includes a pressurized sleeve and a fore flange. 5 . The gun according to claim 1 , wherein said firing module comprises an upper portion and a lower portion. 6 . The gun according to claim 1 , wherein said magazine can one of attach and detach from said loader. 7 . The gun according to claim 1 , wherein said firing module further includes a solenoid to activate in response to said trigger to release said gas from said actuator for forcing said bolt forward. 8 . The gun according to claim 1 , further including a handle for housing said trigger and a butt stock for supporting said actuator.
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having a piston effecting a compressor stroke during the firing of each shot · CPC title
the gas being pre-compressed before firing (F41B11/62 takes precedence) · CPC title
the projectiles being stored in stacked order in a removable box magazine, rack or tubular magazine · CPC title
- F41B11/50Primary
Magazines for compressed-gas guns; Arrangements for feeding or loading projectiles from magazines · CPC title
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- What does patent US12480736B2 cover?
- A hand-held gun for interchangeably propel a round of one of solid and liquid consistency is provided. The gun includes a gas actuator, a firing module, a magazine, a loader and a barrel. The gas actuator stores and releases compressed gas. The firing module includes a chamber for receiving the gas to push forward a bolt in response to actuation by a trigger. The module is disposed forward of t…
- Who is the assignee on this patent?
- Weiland Christopher J, Us Navy
- What technology area does this patent fall under?
- Primary CPC classification F41B11/50. Mapped technology areas include Mechanical Engineering.
- When was this patent published?
- Publication date Tue Nov 25 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (B2). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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- We list 6 related publications on this page (citations in our corpus or others sharing the same primary CPC).