US3757449A
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Device for loading shells
Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc
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Filing: 1972-02-22
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Granted: 1973-09-11
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Expires: 1992-02-22
Abstract
Abstract A loading device having a series of elongated tubes each of which is adapted to hold a number of shells or cartridges. The tubes are disposed in a circular arrangement and a rotatable end cap having a hole therein is rotated to align the hole with each separate tube wherein the shells can be loaded into the tube or discharged into the firearm by means of gravity.
Inventors
- 👤 W Schindler
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 23:14
CPC Classifications
F; F41; F41A; F41A9/00; F41A9/82; F41A9/83
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
61 words
An ammunition package comprising a plurality of tubes closed at one end, having an end cap with a single hole thprein adapted to be rotated to align tHe hole with each separate tube, a notched disc adapted to fit around the tubes, a hole in the edge of said end cap, means protruding through said hole to engage the notched disc.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
61 words
An ammunition package comprising a plurality of tubes closed at one end, having an end cap with a single hole thprein adapted to be rotated to align tHe hole with each separate tube, a notched disc adapted to fit around the tubes, a hole in the edge of said end cap, means protruding through said hole to engage the notched disc.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
54 words
An ammunition package comprising a plurality of tubes closed at one end, having an end cap with a single hole therein adapted to be rotated to align the hole with each separate tube, shoulders on the lower surface of the end cap adapted to secure the end cap in a series of adjacent positions.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
54 words
An ammunition package comprising a plurality of tubes closed at one end, having an end cap with a single hole therein adapted to be rotated to align the hole with each separate tube, shoulders on the lower surface of the end cap adapted to secure the end cap in a series of adjacent positions.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
18 words
The device of claim 2 comprising means to bias the end cap in a direction toward said tubes.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1976-09-10 | 1977-03-12 | 1977-09-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-09-10 | 1981-03-12 | 1981-09-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-09-10 | 1985-03-12 | 1985-09-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |