Firearm loader

Patent metadata

Field	Value
Publication number	US-12140395-B2
Application number	US-202318139452-A
Country	US
Kind code	B2
Filing date	Apr 26, 2023
Priority date	Dec 16, 2016
Publication date	Nov 12, 2024
Grant date	Nov 12, 2024

Abstract

A firearm loader may be used to transfer at least one cartridge to a firearm. The loader includes a main body comprising a proximal end and a distal end and a follower disposed inside the main body. The loader may include an engaged configuration wherein the loader is at least partially inserted into a firearm. The proximal end may include an opening. In the engaged configuration, the opening approximately faces a magazine of the firearm.

First claim

That which is claimed is:

1. A firearm loader for transferring at least one cartridge to a firearm comprising:
a main body comprising a proximal end, a distal end, at least one wide side extending between the proximal end and the distal end, and at least one narrow side extending between the proximal end and the distal end; and
a follower disposed inside the main body, wherein:
the follower pushes a rearmost cartridge, which pushes remaining cartridges;
the proximal end comprises an opening; and
the opening extends through the at least one wide side.

2. The firearm loader of claim 1 , wherein the follower comprises at least one movable portion that is configured to move relative to the follower.

3. The firearm loader of claim 2 , wherein the at least one movable portion is configured to pivot relative to the follower.

4. The firearm loader of claim 1 , wherein the firearm loader is configured to function with at least one caliber selected from the group of 5.56×45 mm NATO, .223 Remington, 7.62×51 mm NATO, and .308 Winchester.

5. The firearm loader of claim 1 , wherein, in an engaged configuration, the opening approximately faces a magazine of the firearm.

6. The firearm loader of claim 1 , wherein, in an engaged configuration, the firearm loader is at least partially inserted into an ejection port of the firearm.

7. The firearm loader of claim 1 , further comprising at least one spring disposed adjacent to the opening, wherein the at least one spring restricts movement of the at least one cartridge through the opening.

8. The firearm loader of claim 1 , wherein:
the main body comprises a channel that extends along at least part of the length of the main body; and
the follower can be manipulated through the channel.

9. The firearm loader of claim 8 , further comprising at least one indexing portion connected to the follower, wherein at least one edge of the channel comprises a series of protrusions and recesses, such that the at least one indexing portion engages the recesses to hold the follower in a given position.

10. The firearm loader of claim 8 , wherein the channel comprises an opening through at least a portion of a wide side of the main body.

11. The firearm loader of claim 1 , further comprising at least one flexible member disposed adjacent to an end of the opening.

12. The firearm loader of claim 11 , wherein the at least one flexible member contacts a rear end of the at least one cartridge when the at least one cartridge exits the firearm loader.

13. A firearm loader for transferring at least one cartridge to a firearm comprising:
a main body for storing the at least one cartridge, the main body comprising at least one wide side and at least one narrow side;
a follower that engages the at least one cartridge such that the follower is disposed inside and travels through the main body; and
a removable floor plate disposed at a first end of the main body, wherein:
a second end of the main body comprises an opening; and
the opening extends through the at least one wide side.

14. The firearm loader of claim 13 , wherein the follower comprises at least one movable portion that is configured to move relative to the follower.

15. The firearm loader of claim 14 , wherein the at least one movable portion is configured to pivot relative to the follower.

16. The firearm loader of claim 13 , wherein the firearm loader is configured to function with at least one caliber selected from the group of 5.56×45 mm NATO, .223 Remington, 7.62×51 mm NATO, and .308 Winchester.

17. The firearm loader of claim 13 , wherein, in an engaged configuration, the opening approximately faces a magazine of the firearm.

18. The firearm loader of claim 13 , wherein, in an engaged configuration, the firearm loader is at least partially inserted into an ejection port of the firearm.

19. The firearm loader of claim 13 , further comprising at least one spring disposed adjacent to the opening, wherein the at least one spring restricts movement of the at least one cartridge through the opening.

20. The firearm loader of claim 13 , further comprising at least one flexible member disposed adjacent to an end of the opening.

Assignees

• Underwood James Matthew
• Underwood Larry Cullen

Inventors

• Underwood James Matthew
• Underwood Larry Cullen

Classifications

• F41A17/38

  {Magazine mountings, e.g. for} locking the magazine in the gun · CPC title

• F41A9/83

  Apparatus or tools for reloading magazines with unbelted ammunition, e.g. cartridge clips · CPC title

• F41A9/67

  having means for depressing the cartridge follower, or for locking it in a depressed position · CPC title

• F41A9/70 Primary

  Arrangements thereon for discharging, e.g. cartridge followers or discharge throats · CPC title