US4094098A
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Loading block for muzzle-loading gun
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1977-04-04
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Granted: 1978-06-13
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Expires: 1997-04-04
Abstract
Abstract A block for loading the muzzle of a gun, including a plurality of longitudinally spaced shot holes, each shot hole intercepting a coaxially aligned locater recess adapted to fit over the muzzle of the gun to be loaded.
Inventors
- 👤 Charles R. Gourley
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 19:57
CPC Classifications
F; F41; F41C; F41C9/00; F41C9/08; F41C9/085
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
165 words
A muzzle-loading device for a gun having a muzzle, comprising: (a) an elongated block having a top face, a bottom face, and a vertical dimension, (b) a plurality of longitudinally spaced, cylindrical shot holes extending vertically through said block and opening through said top face, each of said shot holes having a uniform diameter substantially equal to the caliber of the muzzle of a gun to be loaded, (c) each of said shot holes having a height great enough to receive a charge for the gun muzzle, (d) a plurality of cylindrical locater recesses formed in said bottom face, equal in number to said shot holes, each locater recess having a uniform diameter substantially equal to the outer diameter of the muzzle of a gun to be loaded, so that each of said recesses is adapted to snugly and coaxially receive said gun muzzle for loading, and (e) each of said locater recesses being vertically coaxially aligned with, and opening into, a different shot hole.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
165 words
A muzzle-loading device for a gun having a muzzle, comprising: (a) an elongated block having a top face, a bottom face, and a vertical dimension, (b) a plurality of longitudinally spaced, cylindrical shot holes extending vertically through said block and opening through said top face, each of said shot holes having a uniform diameter substantially equal to the caliber of the muzzle of a gun to be loaded, (c) each of said shot holes having a height great enough to receive a charge for the gun muzzle, (d) a plurality of cylindrical locater recesses formed in said bottom face, equal in number to said shot holes, each locater recess having a uniform diameter substantially equal to the outer diameter of the muzzle of a gun to be loaded, so that each of said recesses is adapted to snugly and coaxially receive said gun muzzle for loading, and (e) each of said locater recesses being vertically coaxially aligned with, and opening into, a different shot hole.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
30 words
The invention according to claim 1 in which the vertical dimension of each of said locater recesses is substantially less than the vertical dimension of each of said shot holes.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
17 words
The invention according to claim 1 in which said block is formed of a solid metal material.
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) | 1981-06-12 | 1981-12-12 | 1982-06-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-06-12 | 1985-12-12 | 1986-06-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-06-12 | 1989-12-12 | 1990-06-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |