US3769732A
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Revolver reloading device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1972-07-28
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Granted: 1973-11-06
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Expires: 1992-07-28
Abstract
Abstract A two-piece device that is preferably molded from a polymerized resin for use in rapidly reloading a revolver with cartridges, and which is so low in cost that it may be discarded after the reloading operation is completed. The device includes a body in which a number of parallel, circumferentially spaced bores are formed in which cartridges are stored, with the bullets projecting outwardly from the body. A number of circumferentially spaced slots are formed in the body that extend inwardly from the exterior surface of the body to communicate with the bores. A ring is slidably mounted on the body from which a number of fingers project inwardly through the slots and bores to positions rearwardly of the cartridges. When the bullets are disposed in the rear portions of cavities in a revolver cylinder, and the ring is moved from a first to a second position, the fingers eject the cartridges from the body into the cavities to reload the revolver.
Inventors
- 👤 W Griffis
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 12:45
CPC Classifications
F; F41; F41A; F41A9/00; F41A9/82; F41A9/83; F41A9/84; F41A9/85
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
349 words
A device for so removably storing a plurality of cartridges that they may be concurrently ejected therefrom into a cylinder of a revolver to rapidly reload the same when the cylinder is swung out laterally relative to said revolver, said cylinder having first and second ends between which a plurality of circumferentially spaced cartridge-receiving cavities extend, with each of said cartridges being of the type that includes a cylindrical casing having first and second ends, a circular rim extending outwardly from said second end of said casing, detonating means on said second end of said casing, and a bullet having an inwardly and forwardly tapered configuration projecting from said first end of said casing, which device comprises: a. a body having an external surface and first and second ends between which a plurality of bores extend that are so circumferentially and radially spaced as to be axially alignable with said cavities in said cylinder, said bores being of slightly greater diameter than the diameter of said rims, a plurality of circumferentially spaced, parallel, longitudinally extending slots in said body that extend from said second end towards said first end, and said slots also extending inwardly from said external surface to communicate with said bores; b. a charging ring slidably mounted for longitudinal movement on said external surface of said body, said ring having a first end surface and an exterioR surface; c. a plurality of circumferentially spaced fingers that project inwardly from said ring and slidably engage said slots and bores, said fingers having first end surfaces that are so related to said first end surface of said body that when said first end surface of said body is in contact with said first end surface of said cylinder and said bullets extend into said cavities, said cartridges are completely displaced from said body into said cavities when said ring is longitudinally moved on said body to a predetermined position thereon adjacent said first end surface thereof; and d. first means on said body for removably engaging said cartridges to prevent the latter being inadvertently displaced from said body.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
349 words
A device for so removably storing a plurality of cartridges that they may be concurrently ejected therefrom into a cylinder of a revolver to rapidly reload the same when the cylinder is swung out laterally relative to said revolver, said cylinder having first and second ends between which a plurality of circumferentially spaced cartridge-receiving cavities extend, with each of said cartridges being of the type that includes a cylindrical casing having first and second ends, a circular rim extending outwardly from said second end of said casing, detonating means on said second end of said casing, and a bullet having an inwardly and forwardly tapered configuration projecting from said first end of said casing, which device comprises: a. a body having an external surface and first and second ends between which a plurality of bores extend that are so circumferentially and radially spaced as to be axially alignable with said cavities in said cylinder, said bores being of slightly greater diameter than the diameter of said rims, a plurality of circumferentially spaced, parallel, longitudinally extending slots in said body that extend from said second end towards said first end, and said slots also extending inwardly from said external surface to communicate with said bores; b. a charging ring slidably mounted for longitudinal movement on said external surface of said body, said ring having a first end surface and an exterioR surface; c. a plurality of circumferentially spaced fingers that project inwardly from said ring and slidably engage said slots and bores, said fingers having first end surfaces that are so related to said first end surface of said body that when said first end surface of said body is in contact with said first end surface of said cylinder and said bullets extend into said cavities, said cartridges are completely displaced from said body into said cavities when said ring is longitudinally moved on said body to a predetermined position thereon adjacent said first end surface thereof; and d. first means on said body for removably engaging said cartridges to prevent the latter being inadvertently displaced from said body.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
33 words
A device as defined in claim 1 which further includes: e. second means on said body and ring for preventing said ring from being inadvertently slid from said first end of said body.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
33 words
A device as defined in claim 1 which further includes: e. second means on said body and ring for preventing said ring from being inadvertently slid from said second end of said body.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
21 words
A device as defined in claim 1 wherein said body, ring and fingers are molded from a dimensionally stable polymerized resin.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
37 words
A device as defined in claim 4 which further includes: e. second means molded as integral parts of said body and ring for preventing said ring from being inadvertently slid from said first end of said body.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
37 words
A device as defined in claim 4 which further includes: e. second means molded as integral parts of said body and ring for preventing said ring from being inadvertently slid from said second end of said body.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
33 words
A device as defined in claim 4 which further includes: e. second means molded as integral parts of said body and ring for preventing said ring from being inadvertently slid from said body.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
56 words
A device as defined in claim 1 wherein said body is formed from a polmerized resin, said cartridges being of the type that have grooves extending circumferentially around the casing adjacent said second ends thereof, and said first means comprise tabs integrally formed with said body that extend into said bores to removably engage said grooves.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
72 words
A device as defined in claim 6 wherein said ring is formed from a polymerized resin and said second means includes: f. a circumferentially extending recess on an interior surface of said ring that defines a body shoulder; and g. a projecting portion on said body disposed in said recess, with said projecting portion contacting said body shoulder to prevent inadvertent sliding of said ring from said second end of said body.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
152 words
A device as defined in claim 1 wherein said body and ring are formed from a polymerized resilient resin and said device further including second means for removably holding said ring at a predetermined position on said body where said fingers are not in pressure contact with said second ends of said casings, which second means includes: e. a recess formed on the interior surface of said ring that defines a body shoulder; f. a first projecting portion on said body disposed in said recess and in contact with said body shoulder, said first portion having a tapered surface; and g. a second projecting portion on said interior surface of said ring that contacts said tapered surface of said ring that contacts said tapered surface of said first portion, with said recess, body shoulder, first and second projecting portions and said tapered surface cooperatively removably maintaining said ring at said predetermined position.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1976-11-05 | 1977-05-07 | 1977-11-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-11-05 | 1981-05-07 | 1981-11-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-11-05 | 1985-05-07 | 1985-11-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |