US4817322A
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Barrel protector for a weapon
Assignee: PADRONE Inc 7705 COMMERCE WAY EDEN PRAIRIE MN 55344
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Filing: 1987-09-09
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Granted: 1989-04-04
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Expires: 2007-09-09
Abstract
Abstract A barrel protector which is positioned on the end of a weapon for maintaining the barrel free of water and dust. The barrel protector can fit over the end of a muzzle loader, shot gun, rifle, hand gun, or a military weapon. The barrel protector is plastic, or like material, which includes substantially continuous side rims for surrounding the end of a barrel, a covering member over the rim, a central portion of the covering member being thin. The thin central portion breaks away when the weapon is fired.
Inventors
- 👤 Raymond Dietz
- 👤 Mark E. Morris
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 15:05
CPC Classifications
F; F41; F41A; F41A35/00; F41A35/02; F41A35/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
122 words
A barrel protector having a bore for at least one barrel of a firearm comprising: a. side rim means for surrounding an end of a barrel of said firearm b. said side rim means including an inwardly extending thick continuous covering member of a flat surface in a center of said rim means for encompassing and abutting up against an end portion of said barrel; and, c. a substantially thin central member portion of said continuous covering member of a thickness of a range of 0.006-0.008 inches, said thin central member portion, said thick continuous covering, and said barrel protection all of the same polymer material whereby said thin central member portion breaks away when a projectile of said firearm is fired.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
122 words
A barrel protector having a bore for at least one barrel of a firearm comprising: a. side rim means for surrounding an end of a barrel of said firearm b. said side rim means including an inwardly extending thick continuous covering member of a flat surface in a center of said rim means for encompassing and abutting up against an end portion of said barrel; and, c. a substantially thin central member portion of said continuous covering member of a thickness of a range of 0.006-0.008 inches, said thin central member portion, said thick continuous covering, and said barrel protection all of the same polymer material whereby said thin central member portion breaks away when a projectile of said firearm is fired.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
11 words
Barrel protector of claim 1 wherein said firearm is a rifle.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
11 words
Barrel protector of claim 1 wherein said firearm is a shotgun.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
11 words
Barrel protector of claim wherein said firearm is a hand gun.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
10 words
Barrel protector of claim wherein said firearm is a musket.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
12 words
Barrel protector of claim 1 wherein said firearm is a military firearm.
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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) | 1992-04-03 | 1992-10-03 | 1993-04-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1996-04-03 | 1996-10-03 | 1997-04-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2000-04-03 | 2000-10-03 | 2001-04-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |