Sep 8, 2026

US12729927 - Arrow gun having a plurality of barrels for launching a corresponding plurality of arrows

An arrow gun is provided having a plurality of barrels, wherein a flow path for pressurized gas includes a unique portion to at least two of the barrels. Upon a mass of regulated pressure gas passes from an upstream firing valve in the flow path, the respective flow paths are configured such that the mass of regulated pressure gas creates a launching pressure at different times between the two barrels, thereby imparting a sequential launch of the respective arrows.

Assignee: Crosman Corporation
Inventors: Ethan Thomas Butterfield
Filing date: 2025-03-27

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The patent describes an arrow gun that utilizes compressed gas to sequentially launch multiple arrows from separate barrels, each equipped with unique flow paths for pressurized gas. This design allows for controlled timing in the release of arrows, enhancing the functionality of the device.

Claim 1

1 . An arrow gun using compressed gas to propel a first arrow having a first hollow portion and a second arrow having a second hollow portion, the arrow gun comprising: (a) a high pressure reservoir configured to retain a mass of pressurized gas; (b) an elongate first barrel extending along a first longitudinal axis to terminate a first free end, the first barrel having an outer diameter configured to be slidably received within the first hollow portion of the first arrow; (c) a first flow path fluidly connecting the high pressure reservoir and the first barrel; (d) an elongate second barrel connected to the second outlet and extending along a second longitudinal axis to terminate a second free end, the second barrel having an outer diameter sized to be slidably received within the second hollow portion of the second arrow; and (e) a second flow path fluidly connecting the high pressure reservoir and the second barrel, wherein the first flow path and the second flow path are configured to sequentially expose the first barrel and the second barrel to a minimum thrust pressure in response to a release of a portion of the mass of pressurized gas from the high pressure reservoir. (a) a high pressure reservoir configured to retain a mass of pressurized gas; (b) an elongate first barrel extending along a first longitudinal axis to terminate a first free end, the first barrel having an outer diameter configured to be slidably received within the first hollow portion of the first arrow; (c) a first flow path fluidly connecting the high pressure reservoir and the first barrel; (d) an elongate second barrel connected to the second outlet and extending along a second longitudinal axis to terminate a second free end, the second barrel having an outer diameter sized to be slidably received within the second hollow portion of the second arrow; and (e) a second flow path fluidly connecting the high pressure reservoir and the second barrel, wherein the first flow path and the second flow path are configured to sequentially expose the first barrel and the second barrel to a minimum thrust pressure in response to a release of a portion of the mass of pressurized gas from the high pressure reservoir.

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