Patent ID: 7975681
Filing Date: 2011-07-12
Classification: F41A,F41B

Abstract:
1. A quick change loader for dispensing spherical projectiles into a projectile propulsion device with a feed tube, the loader comprising; a base unit attached to said projectile propulsion device and in communication with said feed tube of said projectile device; a tubular cartridge circular in cross section with both ends closed, for holding said projectiles, said cartridge removably attachable to said base unit by a latch on said base unit, with said cartridge comprising at least one projectile opening on a side of said cartridge for gravity delivery of said projectiles to said base unit, with said at least one projectile opening covered by a sliding gate; wherein said sliding gate is configured to fully circumvolve said tubular cartridge and to open by moving toward the posterior of said cartridge to expose said at least one projectile opening when said cartridge is attached to said base unit, to allow gravity delivery of said projectiles when said cartridge is attached to said base unit.