Patent ID: 8820303
Filing Date: 2014-09-02
Classification: A61B,A63B,F41B,H02G

Abstract:
1. A mass accelerator for discharging projectiles comprising: (a) a plurality of structures each having an arcuate surface for supporting projectiles movable relative thereto, said structures being positioned one above the other from a lowermost structure to an uppermost structure, with one or more intermediate structures therebetween, each said structure lying on an axis and being movable such that said arcuate surface moves along a local radius of curvature when said projectile is located thereon to impart acceleration to the projectile; (b) a means for directing each projectile to the next adjacent arcuate surface upon reaching an exit portal at the upper area of said arcuate surface for that structure, said directing means forming either (i) a delay path or (ii) a gap to be spanned in the movement of said projectiles from one arcuate surface to an adjacent arcuate surface; and (c) at least one discharge outlet on the uppermost of said arcuate surface structures.