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US4010565A
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Gun cleaning and safety device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1976-06-17
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Granted: 1977-03-08
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Expires: 1996-06-17
Abstract
Abstract A gun cleaning kit made up of a tube of relatively flexible thermoplastic material having a cleaning patch tip with a slot in the first end, the second end being received in a cylindrical member having a reduced size cylindrical end for fitting into a cylindrical cup containing cleaning materials.
Inventors
- 👤 Peter DiProspero
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 18:19
CPC Classifications
F; F41; F41A; F41A29/00; F41A29/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
162 words
A cleaning kit and rod comprising a tube made of a thermoplastic material having a first end and a second end, a tip on said first end having a reduced size end received in the first end of said tube and a flattened end on the second end of said tip with a slot for receiving a cleaning patch, said reduced size end being received in said first end of said tube, a cylinder member having a reduced size cylindrical end and a tapered end, said tapered end being of a suitable size to fit into the muzzle of a gun of a size for which said kit is adapted, a hole through said cylinder member, said second end of said tube extending through said hole and means holding said second end of said tube in said hole, a hollow, cylindrical cup closed at one end and adapted to fit over said cylindrical end of said cylindrical member for containing cleaning material.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
162 words
A cleaning kit and rod comprising a tube made of a thermoplastic material having a first end and a second end, a tip on said first end having a reduced size end received in the first end of said tube and a flattened end on the second end of said tip with a slot for receiving a cleaning patch, said reduced size end being received in said first end of said tube, a cylinder member having a reduced size cylindrical end and a tapered end, said tapered end being of a suitable size to fit into the muzzle of a gun of a size for which said kit is adapted, a hole through said cylinder member, said second end of said tube extending through said hole and means holding said second end of said tube in said hole, a hollow, cylindrical cup closed at one end and adapted to fit over said cylindrical end of said cylindrical member for containing cleaning material.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
27 words
The cleaning kit recited in claim 1 wherein said means holding said tube in said cylinder comprises a pin extending through said cylinder and through said tube.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
31 words
The cleaning kit recited in claim 1 wherein said means holding said cylinder to said gun barrel comprises a tapered, frictional fit between said reduced size member and said gun barrel.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
25 words
The cleaing kit recited in claim 1 wherein said means holding said kit to said gun barrel compriese a permanent magnet disposed in said cylinder.
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) | 1980-03-07 | 1980-09-06 | 1981-03-08 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-03-07 | 1984-09-06 | 1985-03-08 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-03-07 | 1988-09-06 | 1989-03-08 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |