Patent ID: 7168424
Filing Date: 2007-01-30
Classification: F41B

Abstract:
1. A projectile launching device adapted to launch a projectile from a shooter comprising: a) a base frame having a forward region and a stock region positioned in a longitudinally rearward region, b) a propulsion area having a propulsion pocket connected to first and second elastic members, the first and second elastic members in turn being attached to a base support that is fixedly attached to the base frame, c) a surface defining a receiving location positioned in the longitudinally rearward portion of the base frame, d) a tong unit having first and second tong members pivotally attached to one another whereby a longitudinally forward region of the pivot attachment, the first and second tong members defining a cradle region, positioned rearwardly of the pivot attachment is an extension on the second tong member and an engagement and release surface positioned laterally outwardly of the first tong member, the tong unit further comprising a locking member that extends vertically downwardly, e) whereas the locking member is adapted to engage in the receiving location of the base frame whereby the cradle region is adapted to engage the outer surface of the propulsion pocket with the projectile contained therein and the shooter must engage active pressure upon the engagement and release surface of the first tong to maintain the projectile launching device in a stored energy state.