Patent ID: 6082349
Filing Date: 2000-07-04
Classification: F41A,F41B,F41C,F42B

Abstract:
A kit comprising:a phosphorescent ball adapted for use as projectile ammunition for an air-powered gun, said phosphorescent ball comprising:an impact energy dispersing pellet formed of one or more non-phosphorescent, light transmissive pellet materials, said pellet having a substantially spherical exterior periphery; andphosphorescent material supported by said pellet by intimate incorporation of said phosphorescent material into at least one of said non-phosphorescent, light transmissive pellet materials of said pellet; andan exciter energized by a power source for exciting said phosphorescent balls to emit light, said exciter including:a tube;a coupling for coupling said tube to the muzzle of a paintball gun so as to substantially coalign with the muzzle of the paintball gun; anda light source supported adjacent said tube, said light source being arranged to emit light into said tube.