Tripwire Launcher

Abstract

A tripwire launcher. The tripwire launcher includes a housing having a first end opposite a second end. A handle extends orthogonally from the second end. A barrel is affixed to the first end. A tripwire having weighted elements disposed on opposing ends thereof is dimensioned to removably secure within the barrel. A pressurized gas canister is removably securable to the housing, wherein the pressurized gas canister conditionally in fluid communication with the barrel. A quick-release valve is disposed between the barrel and the pressurized gas canister. A trigger is operably connected to the quick-release valve such that when actuated, the quick-release valve opens to deliver gas stored within the pressurized gas canister through the barrel and propel the tripwire from the barrel.

1 . A tripwire launcher, comprising:
 a housing having a first end opposite a second end;   a handle extending orthogonally from the second end;   a barrel affixed to the first end;   a tripwire having weighted elements disposed on opposing ends thereof;   wherein the tripwire is dimensioned to be removably secured within the barrel;   a pressurized gas canister removably securable to the handle;   wherein the pressurized gas canister is in fluid communication with the barrel;   a quick-release valve disposed between the barrel and the pressurized gas canister;   a trigger operably connected to the quick-release valve;   wherein the quick-release valve is actuated when the trigger is actuated, such that gas stored within the pressurized gas canister is expelled through the barrel.   
     
     
         2 . The tripwire launcher of  claim 1 , wherein the tripwire comprises a plurality of lines extending from a connection point, each of the plurality of lines having a weighted element on a distal end thereof. 
     
     
         3 . The tripwire launcher of  claim 2 , wherein the plurality of lines are disposed equiangularly about the connection point. 
     
     
         4 . The tripwire launcher of  claim 1 , further comprising a compartment removably securable to the second end, wherein the compartment is dimensioned to receive at least one additional tripwire therein. 
     
     
         5 . The tripwire launcher of  claim 1 , further comprising a foregrip extending orthogonally from the first end of the housing. 
     
     
         6 . The tripwire launcher of  claim 5 , wherein the foregrip and handle are coplanar. 
     
     
         7 . The tripwire launcher of  claim 1 , wherein the weighted elements are permanently affixed to a distal end of the tripwire by securement members disposed on opposite sides thereof. 
     
     
         8 . The tripwire launcher of  claim 1 , wherein the weighted elements comprise spherical members. 
     
     
         9 . The tripwire launcher of  claim 1 , further comprising a laser emitter disposed on the first end of the housing. 
     
     
         10 . A tripwire launcher, comprising:
 a housing having a first end opposite a second end;   a handle extending orthogonally from the second end;   a barrel affixed to the first end;   a tripwire having weighted elements disposed on opposing ends thereof;   wherein the tripwire is dimensioned to be removably secured within the barrel;   a reservoir disposed within the housing and in fluid communication with the barrel;   a pressurized gas canister removably securable to the handle;   wherein the pressurized gas canister is in fluid communication with the reservoir;   a quick-release valve disposed between the barrel and the reservoir;   a trigger operably connected to the quick-release valve;   wherein the quick-release valve is actuated when the trigger is actuated, such that gas stored within the reservoir is expelled through the barrel.   
     
     
         11 . The tripwire launcher of  claim 10 , wherein the tripwire comprises a plurality of lines extending from a connection point, each of the plurality of lines having a weighted element on a distal end thereof. 
     
     
         12 . The tripwire launcher of  claim 10 , wherein the plurality of lines are disposed equiangularly about the connection point. 
     
     
         13 . The tripwire launcher of  claim 10 , further comprising a compartment removably securable to the second end, wherein the compartment is dimensioned to receive at least one additional tripwire therein. 
     
     
         14 . The tripwire launcher of  claim 10 , further comprising a foregrip extending orthogonally from the first end of the housing. 
     
     
         15 . The tripwire launcher of  claim 10 , wherein the foregrip and the handle are coplanar. 
     
     
         16 . The tripwire launcher of  claim 10 , wherein the weighted elements are permanently affixed to a distal end of the tripwire by securement members disposed on opposite sides thereof. 
     
     
         17 . The tripwire launcher of  claim 10 , wherein the weighted elements comprise spherical members. 
     
     
         18 . The tripwire launcher of  claim 10 , further comprising a laser emitter disposed on the first end of the housing.