US4466209A
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Loader for muzzle-loading firearms
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1983-03-11
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Granted: 1984-08-21
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Expires: 2003-03-11
Abstract
Abstract A muzzle-loading device for quickly reloading a gun. The device includes a relatively short ramrod-like shaft having an axial cap closed powder containing sleeve at one end provided with a catch retaining the device within a pocket. An open end sleeve is telescopically frictionally supported by the other end of the shaft with one end of the sleeve normally gripped by a nut slidably surrounding the shaft. A projectile cap closes the other sleeve end to form a projectile chamber in which the projectile protrudes axially beyond the end of the sleeve opposite the shaft. A percussion cap clip is supported by the projectile chamber cap.
Inventors
- 👤 Leon Strickland
- 👤 Robert M. Foglesong
- 👤 Terry D. Arden
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 02:35
CPC Classifications
F; F41; F41C; F41C9/00; F41C9/08; F41C9/085
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
82 words
A muzzle-loading device for carrying materials for muzzle-loading firearms, comprising: an elongated shaft having an elongated powder sleeve axially projecting from one end for holding a gunpowder charge; a first cap closing the end of said sleeve opposite the shaft; projectile chamber means including a projectile surrounding sleeve axially projecting beyond the other end portion of said shaft for telescoping movement of said shaft through the projectile sleeve; and, a second cap closing the end of the projectile sleeve opposite said shaft.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
82 words
A muzzle-loading device for carrying materials for muzzle-loading firearms, comprising: an elongated shaft having an elongated powder sleeve axially projecting from one end for holding a gunpowder charge; a first cap closing the end of said sleeve opposite the shaft; projectile chamber means including a projectile surrounding sleeve axially projecting beyond the other end portion of said shaft for telescoping movement of said shaft through the projectile sleeve; and, a second cap closing the end of the projectile sleeve opposite said shaft.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
37 words
The muzzle-loading device according to claim 1 in which said projectile chamber means further includes: a sleeve nut longitudinally slidably surrounding said shaft other end portion and frictionally gripping the adjacent end portion of said projectile sleeve.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
23 words
The muzzle-loading device according to claim 2 and further including: means for normally preventing axial separation of said sleeve nut and said shaft.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
24 words
The muzzle-loading device according to claim 2 and further including: cap-like clip means normally supported by said second cap for supporting a percussion cap.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
34 words
The muzzle-loading device according to claim 4 in which said clip means includes: at least one axial and radially open socket on one end of said clip means for frictionally gripping a percussion cap.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
23 words
The muzzle-loading device according to claim 5 and further including: other clip means on said powder sleeve for securing it to a support.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
29 words
The muzzle-loading device according to claim 2 in which the length of said projectile sleeve is at least less than the axial length of a projectile when disposed therein.
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) | 1987-08-21 | 1988-02-20 | 1988-08-21 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1991-08-21 | 1992-02-20 | 1992-08-21 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1995-08-21 | 1996-02-20 | 1996-08-21 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |