US4207698A
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Device for loading muzzle loading rifles and method of preparing the device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1978-02-13
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Granted: 1980-06-17
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Expires: 1998-02-13
Abstract
Abstract The invention relates to a capsule having a complete load for a muzzle loading rifle. The capsule comprises of a first tube containing the preweighed powder and a second tube containing the presized and patched ball or any desired projectile and the primer. The second tube is detachably connected to the first tube. The invention also discloses the method of making the said capsule.
Inventors
- 👤 James Burson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 02:51
CPC Classifications
F; F41; F41C; F41C9/00; F41C9/08; F41C9/085
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
47 words
An apparatus for loading muzzle loading weapons comprizing; a primer holding disc; a first powder carrying tube closed at one end; a second open ended projectile carrying tube detachably connected to the first tube and the said open end is optionally closable with the primer holding disc.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
47 words
An apparatus for loading muzzle loading weapons comprizing; a primer holding disc; a first powder carrying tube closed at one end; a second open ended projectile carrying tube detachably connected to the first tube and the said open end is optionally closable with the primer holding disc.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
35 words
An apparatus as described in claim 1, where the first tube at its open end has a narrowed neck and shoulder, fitting the inside circumference of the second tube and adapted for connecting the tubes.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
31 words
An apparatus as described in claim 1 where the projectile is a ball presized to a diameter less than the bore diameter of the weapon operatively associated with a lubricated patch.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
13 words
An apparatus as described in claim 1 where the projectile comprises three flares.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
18 words
An apparatus described in claim 1 where the primer holding disc is adapted for closing the second tube.
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) | 1983-06-17 | 1983-12-17 | 1984-06-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1987-06-17 | 1987-12-17 | 1988-06-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1991-06-17 | 1991-12-17 | 1992-06-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |