Patent ID: 8087405
Filing Date: 2012-01-03
Classification: F41B

Abstract:
1. A projectile launcher allowing a user to launch a soft projectile having an external diameter, comprising: a. a radius bend having an entrance, an exit, and an enclosed interior passing there between, said radius bend having an approximately 90 degree bend; b. a projectile receiving orifice proximate said entrance; c. a projectile discharging orifice located proximate said exit of said radius bend, wherein said projectile discharging orifice includes a taper and a smallest portion, with said smallest portion being smaller than said external diameter of said soft projectile, so that said soft projectile must compress in order to pass through said projectile discharging orifice; d. at least one vent passing through said radius bend; and e. a pump assembly fluidly connected to said at least one vent, said pump assembly including a piston having a pump grip configured to allow said user to grip and move said piston, said pump assembly being configured to blow compressed air through said at least one vent.