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Device for aiding in loading of muzzle loading firearms of the flintlock type

Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1985-07-29
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Granted: 1986-05-20
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Expires: 2005-07-29
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Abstract

Abstract This invention is a pocket sized, block shaped device for storing the powder, projectiles and trouble shooting tools necessary for the rapid loading of the flintlock type, muzzle loading firearms, when used in the field. The device permits the user to premeasure a plurality of gunpowder charges into cavities bored into the body of the device, for later successive release by means of a novel sliding release mechanism. A dispenser for priming powder is frictionally housed within the body of the device for easy access and use. In addition, the user can insert a plurality of patched projectiles into sleeves bored into the device for successive release, later, when needed in the field. The device also houses an array of tools needed for maintenance of the gun and trouble shooting under field conditions.

Inventors

  • 👤 James W. Lofland

Bibliographic Details

Application Number —
Jurisdiction US
Data Source google_patents
Last Synchronized 2026-11-05 18:31
CPC Classifications
F; F41; F41C; F41C9/00; F41C9/08; F41C9/085

Claims Analysis

Total Claims: 14
Claim 1
Independent Claim 215 words
A self contained loading device and implement housing device, for use with flintlock type muzzle loading firearms comprising: an elongated block, made of solid material, having a top face, a bottom face and a verticle dimension; a plurality of sleeves bored through said block, each of said sleeves having a diameter consistent with that of the caliber of a gun muzzle so as to be loaded and able to house a patched projectile sized for said caliber; a plurality of cavities bored into one side of each block, each of such cavities of sufficient size to hold one premeasured charge of gun powder; a means for covering said side cavities and for successively transferring said measured charges of gun powder, without ingredient loss, into a muzzle of a firearm; a container, frictionally engaged in the body of the device, for holding and dispensing priming powder; a plurality of holes drilled into the block, at various locations, for containing such devices or implements, but not limited to, a bullet puller, flash hole cleaner pick, patch puller, a ram rod jag, and a Vlier Ball Plunger; retention means for keeping said bullet puller, flash hole cleaner pick, patch puller, and ram rod jag or other like implements, from falling out from the block when not in use.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim 215 words
A self contained loading device and implement housing device, for use with flintlock type muzzle loading firearms comprising: an elongated block, made of solid material, having a top face, a bottom face and a verticle dimension; a plurality of sleeves bored through said block, each of said sleeves having a diameter consistent with that of the caliber of a gun muzzle so as to be loaded and able to house a patched projectile sized for said caliber; a plurality of cavities bored into one side of each block, each of such cavities of sufficient size to hold one premeasured charge of gun powder; a means for covering said side cavities and for successively transferring said measured charges of gun powder, without ingredient loss, into a muzzle of a firearm; a container, frictionally engaged in the body of the device, for holding and dispensing priming powder; a plurality of holes drilled into the block, at various locations, for containing such devices or implements, but not limited to, a bullet puller, flash hole cleaner pick, patch puller, a ram rod jag, and a Vlier Ball Plunger; retention means for keeping said bullet puller, flash hole cleaner pick, patch puller, and ram rod jag or other like implements, from falling out from the block when not in use.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim 56 words
A self contained loading device and implement housing device, for use with flintlock type muzzle loading firearms, as described in claim 1, wherein said means for covering said side cavities containing gun powder is an oblong sliding means, connected to said side surface, so that movement of the sliding means successively exposes cavities containing gun powder.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim 55 words
A self contained loading device, and implement housing device, for use with flintlock type muzzle loading firearms, as described in claim 2, wherein the oblong sliding means is situated in a recessed area adapted to fit the dimension of the sliding means, so that the sliding means remains flush with the surface of the block.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim 51 words
A self contained loading device and implement housing device for use with flintlock type muzzle loading firearms, as described in claim 3, wherein said oblong sliding means has a funnel means molded on one end for insertion into a gun's muzzle to transfer a charge of gun powder into the muzzle.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim 56 words
A self contained loading device and implement housing device, for use with flintlock type muzzle loading firearms, as described in claim 4, wherein said sliding means has, on its underside, a series of depressions separated by non depressed area, for hooking onto a stopping means for centering said funnel means over the successively exposed powder cavities.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim 48 words
A self contained loading device and implement housing device, for use with flintlock type muzzle loading firearms, as described in claim 5, wherein said stopping means is a Vlier Ball Plunger that protrudes from a hole drilled into the same side upon which the sliding means is located.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim 38 words
A self contained loading device and implement housing device for use with flintlock type muzzle loading firearms, as described in claim 4, wherein the sliding means has a finger groove on the opposite end from the funnel means.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim 57 words
A self contained loading device and implement housing device, for use with flintlock type muzzle loading firearms, as described in claim 1, wherein said retention means for preventing the various tools from falling out from the block is a knurled knob attached to a suitable implement and adapted to be screwed into a cavity in the block.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim 31 words
A self contained loading device and implement housing device, for use with flintlock type muzzle loading firearms, as described in claim 1, wherein said solid material for the block is plastic.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim 31 words
A self contained loading device and implement housing device, for use with flintlock type muzzle loading firearms, as described in claim 1, wherein said solid material for the block is wood.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim 31 words
A self contained loading dvice and implement housing device, for use with flintlock type muzzle loading firearms, as described in claim 1, wherein said solid material for the block is metal.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim 43 words
A self contained loading device and implement housing device, for use with flintlock type muzzle loading firearms, as described in claim 1, wherein said container means for retaining and dispensing priming powder. frictionally engaged in the body of the device, is a bottle.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim 35 words
A self contained loading device and implement housing device, for use with flintlock type muzzle loading firearms, as described in claim 12, wherein said bottle for retaining and dispensing priming powder is made of plastic.

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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows

Annuity Stage Window Opens Payment Deadline Surcharge Period Until Estimated Fee Status
3.5 Years (Year 4) 1989-05-19 1989-11-18 1990-05-20 $2000.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
7.5 Years (Year 8) 1993-05-19 1993-11-18 1994-05-20 $3760.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
11.5 Years (Year 12) 1997-05-19 1997-11-18 1998-05-20 $7700.00 Window Closed / Lapsed

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