A projectile launch apparatus for discharging a NERF™ brand dart, or toy launchers each having a rotatable dart carrier in either a gun-like or rifle-like configuration. Each of the apparatus includes an energy creation system embodying a cylinder housing a piston and a launch spring, a handle for priming the apparatus, and components for causing the dart carrier to rotate about an axis perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the launch apparatus.

A projectile cartridge that can be removably attached to a flying vehicle is disclosed. A system can include a first flying vehicle, a projectile attachment mechanism configured with the first flying vehicle, a projectile cartridge that contains a projectile, the projectile cartridge being removably attachable to the projectile attachment mechanism, a weight attached to the projectile, the weight being configured in a releasable configuration in the projectile cartridge and a drawstring configured with the projectile. After firing the projectile, when tension is applied to the drawstring as the projectile approaches or envelops a second flying vehicle, the tension can cause the drawstring to close the projectile down to secure the second flying vehicle.

A projectile cartridge that can be removably attached to a flying vehicle is disclosed. A system can include a first flying vehicle, a projectile attachment mechanism configured with the first flying vehicle, a projectile cartridge that contains a projectile, the projectile cartridge being removably attachable to the projectile attachment mechanism, a weight attached to the projectile, the weight being configured in a releasable configuration in the projectile cartridge and a drawstring configured with the projectile. After firing the projectile, when tension is applied to the drawstring as the projectile approaches or envelops a second flying vehicle, the tension can cause the drawstring to close the projectile down to secure the second flying vehicle.

A gas valve that can be opened using a trigger mechanism. When triggered, the valve is preferably configured to deliver a rapid release of air and then reset itself in the closed state. Once in the closed state, pressure may again be built on the upstream side of the valve until another release is desired.

A gas valve that can be opened using a trigger mechanism. When triggered, the valve is preferably configured to deliver a rapid release of air and then reset itself in the closed state. Once in the closed state, pressure may again be built on the upstream side of the valve until another release is desired.

A puncture mechanism that is configured to puncture a seal provided over a mouth of a canister of compressed gas received within a less-lethal device to propel a projectile from the less-lethal device when a trigger mechanism of the less-lethal device is actuated by a user. The puncture mechanism includes a displaceable body that has a piercing mechanism which is configured to pierce the seal provided over a mouth of the canister. The puncture mechanism further includes an actuation arrangement, which comprises a trigger mechanism, for displacing the displaceable body towards the canister whereby the piercing mechanism pierces a seal of the canister and compressed gas flows into a barrel of the less-lethal device to propel the projectile from the less-lethal device.

A puncture mechanism that is configured to puncture a seal provided over a mouth of a canister of compressed gas received within a less-lethal device to propel a projectile from the less-lethal device when a trigger mechanism of the less-lethal device is actuated by a user. The puncture mechanism includes a displaceable body that has a piercing mechanism which is configured to pierce the seal provided over a mouth of the canister. The puncture mechanism further includes an actuation arrangement, which comprises a trigger mechanism, for displacing the displaceable body towards the canister whereby the piercing mechanism pierces a seal of the canister and compressed gas flows into a barrel of the less-lethal device to propel the projectile from the less-lethal device.

A projectile entangling device, cartridge and method for entangling an object. The projectile entangling device comprises a bolt slidably engaging within a receiver. A barrel is coupled to the receiver and is adjacent to a chamber. A gas conduit couples a compressed gas container to the bolt. A valve is positioned within the gas conduit. A trigger activates the valve and dispensing a compressed gas from the compressed gas container, through the gas conduit and exits the bolt. A first projectile and a second projectile are positioned within the cartridge. A tether is coupled to the first projectile and the second projectile. The first projectile, the second projectile and the tether are propelled from the cartridge and expelled from the barrel upon the compressed gas exiting the bolt. The tether elongates for distancing the first projectile from the second projectile for defining an expanding projectile and entangling with the object.

A projectile entangling device, cartridge and method for entangling an object. The projectile entangling device comprises a bolt slidably engaging within a receiver. A barrel is coupled to the receiver and is adjacent to a chamber. A gas conduit couples a compressed gas container to the bolt. A valve is positioned within the gas conduit. A trigger activates the valve and dispensing a compressed gas from the compressed gas container, through the gas conduit and exits the bolt. A first projectile and a second projectile are positioned within the cartridge. A tether is coupled to the first projectile and the second projectile. The first projectile, the second projectile and the tether are propelled from the cartridge and expelled from the barrel upon the compressed gas exiting the bolt. The tether elongates for distancing the first projectile from the second projectile for defining an expanding projectile and entangling with the object.

A soft impact projectile launcher including a launching mechanism that creates a burst of air or air pressure in order to launch a projectile. The launching mechanism includes an outer cylinder and a spring-loaded piston configured to generate the burst of air. The projectile launcher may also include a projectile reservoir and a loading member that positions projectiles for launching. The projectile launcher can launch projectiles that are made from a superabsorbent polymer and consist of mostly water.