FOAM DART GUN

Abstract

The present invention includes a foam dart gun having a cylindrically shaped, typically hollow barrel with a plurality of hooks disposed at a first end of the barrel. Inner and outer elastic bands engaged with one another to form an elastomeric band assembly, which is typically engaged to the barrel at least proximate the end of the barrel opposite a trigger.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

FIG. 1 is a side elevational view of an embodiment of the foam dart launching gun of the present invention;

FIG. 2 is an enlarged perspective view of an end of the foam dart gun that utilizes the elastomeric band assemblies of FIG. 1;

FIG. 2 a is an enlarged elevational view of section IIA of FIG. 2;

FIG. 3 is an enlarged partial side elevational view of one embodiment of a foam dart;

FIG. 4 is a top elevational view of the foam dart of FIG. 3 in a loaded position;

FIG. 5 is an enlarged perspective view of a catch that may be used in one embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 5A in an enlarged side elevational view of another embodiment of a catch;

FIG. 5B is an enlarged back elevational view of the catch of FIG. 5A;

FIG. 5C is an enlarged side elevational view of yet another embodiment of a catch;

FIG. 5D is an enlarged back elevational view of the catch of FIG. 5C;

FIG. 6 is an enlarged perspective view of a foam dart prior to engagement with a catch;

FIG. 7 is an enlarged partial cross-sectional side elevational view of a catch engaging a foam dart;

FIG. 8 is an enlarged side elevational view of another embodiment of a foam dart;

FIG. 9 is bottom elevational view of the foam dart of FIG. 8;

FIG. 10 is an enlarged partial side elevational view of the back end of the foam dart gun loaded with a foam dart;

FIG. 11 is a rear elevational view of the foam dart gun of FIG. 1;

FIG. 12 is an enlarged partial side elevational view of the back end of the foam dart gun of FIG. 1 with the trigger depressed;

FIG. 12 a is a rear elevational cross-sectional view of the foam dart gun taken at line XIIA-XIIA of FIG. 12;

FIG. 13 is a side elevational view of the foam dart gun of FIG. 1 loaded with a foam dart.

FIG. 14 is an enlarged perspective view of another embodiment of a foam dart of the present invention;

FIG. 15 is an enlarged side elevational view of the foam dart of FIG. 14;

FIG. 16 is an enlarged rear elevational view of the foam dart of FIG. 15;

FIG. 17 is a side elevational view of another embodiment of the foam dart gun of the present invention;

FIG. 18 is a partial exploded perspective view of the rear of the foam dart gun of FIG. 17;

FIG. 19 is a partial perspective view of the rear of the foam dart gun of FIG. 17;

FIG. 20 is a partial exploded perspective view of another embodiment of the rear of a foam dart gun including a quick release trigger cam system;

FIG. 21 is a side elevational view of a quick release trigger cam system;

FIG. 22 is a partial perspective view of the rear of a foam dart gun including a quick release trigger cam system;

FIG. 23 is an enlarged rear elevational view of the foam dart gun of FIG. 17 with a foam dart loaded;

FIG. 24 is an enlarged partial side elevational view of the foam dart gun of FIG. 17 with a foam dart loaded;

FIG. 25 is an enlarged rear elevational view of the foam dart gun of FIG. 17 launching a foam dart;

FIG. 26 is an enlarged side elevational view of the foam dart gun of FIG. 17 launching a foam dart;

FIG. 27 is a perspective view of the foam dart gun of FIG. 17 launching a foam dart;

FIG. 28 is a perspective view of another embodiment of a foam dart gun launching a foam dart;

FIG. 29 is an enlarged elevational cross-sectional view of the foam dart gun of FIG. 28 taken at line XXIX-XXIX;

FIG. 30 is an enlarged front elevational view of an adapter sleeve of the present invention; and

FIG. 31 is an enlarged perspective view of the adapter sleeve of FIG. 30.

Claims

1. A dart gun comprising: a cylinder having a plurality of hooks disposed at a first end of the cylinder;an inner elastic band and an outer elastic band at a second end of the cylinder;a trigger;wherein an inner elastic band end attaches to a middle portion of the cylinder and wherein an outer elastic band end attaches to a distal end of the cylinder and wherein a point on the outer elastic band is attached to the inner elastic band.

2. The dart gun of claim 1, further comprising: a catch connected to the inner and outer elastic bands proximate the point where the outer elastic band attaches to the inner elastic band.

3. The dart gun of claim 2, further comprising: a dart having a slot designed to receive the catch.

4. The dart gun of claim 3, wherein the foam dart includes a rod that projects from a rear end of the dart and includes a hook receiving aperture adapted to engage one of the plurality of hooks disposed at the first end of the cylinder.