ALEXANDRIA, Va., Sept. 30 -- United States Patent no. 12,429,302, issued on Sept. 30, was assigned to Crosman Corp. (Bloomfield, N.Y.).
"Multi-shot airgun" was invented by Jeffrey D. Hanson (Honeoye Falls, N.Y.) and Jeffrey W. Mock (Rochester, N.Y.).
According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "Break barrel airguns are provided with a loading system that uses the cocking action of the break barrel type airgun to charge an energy storing device. A rotary style magazine is provided that enables multi-shot capability for the airgun. The magazin is held by a magazine holder and engages with engagement components that reduce backlash, prevent backwards rotation of the magazine, and ensure alignment of the project...