Package and article carriers – Carried by animate bearer – Convertible or combined
Reexamination Certificate
1999-02-18
2001-01-23
Cronin, Stephen K. (Department: 3727)
Package and article carriers
Carried by animate bearer
Convertible or combined
C224S223000, C224S250000, C224S931000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06176407
ABSTRACT:
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
1. Field of Invention
The present invention relates to the art of Ammunition Pouches. More particularly, this invention is related to an ammunition pouch that permits ammunition to be transported and carried either on a user's belt, carried freely, or attached to a firearm. The ammunition pouch is lightweight, flexible, and protects the ammunition and other paraphernalia from the elements.
2. Description of Prior Art
U.S. Pat. No. Des. 3,293,27, issued to Holtzclaw. Jr., shows a softsided carrying case having an upper flap and inner divider. This case does not show specific dividers for individual shells nor is it attachable to a belt or firearm.
U.S. Pat. No. 2,566,569, issued to Jensen, discloses a cartridge case that has individual dividers for holding numerous shells individually, an upper flap, and is capable of being attached to a user's belt. However, this case does not have pockets for holding items other than the ammunition and it cannot be attached to a firearm.
U.S. Pat. No. 5,127,565, issued to Grant, shows an ammunition dispensing garment having pockets for holding ammunition. This garment is a vest and cannot be attached to a belt or a firearm but instead must be worn separately on the user's body.
U.S. Pat. No. 5,797,140, issued to Davis et al., discloses a pack that is mounted on a belt and has an attachable ammunition pouch. This particular garment is designed to be worn for police protection and includes a ballistic resistant panel. The ammunition pouch is mounted to a panel of the garment but is limited in the quantity of ammunition that is capable of being stored and is not capable of being mounted on a firearm.
While the above stated devices are a fair representation of existing devices, there remains room for improvement as defined by the currently claimed invention.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
It is thus an objective of the present invention to provide a means for carrying and storing ammunition.
It is a further objective of the invention to provide means for carrying ammunition that is adaptable to be worn on a belt or strap.
It is yet another objective of the invention to provide an ammunition pouch which is easily transpotable.
It is an additional objective of the invention to provide an ammunition pouch that can be attached to a firearm.
Another objective of the present invention is to provide an ammunition pouch that may be used to protect ammunition during storage and transport.
A further objective of the present invention is to have an ammunition pouch that is lightweight, waterproof, and folds to a reduced size for storage when not in use.
Yet another objective of the present invention is to provide a protective cover for carrying and transporting other items along with ammunition.
An objective of this ammunition pouch is also to allow for the pouch to be removably attached to a firearm without permanently defacing or damaging the firearm.
And another objective of this invention is to allow for a protective covering for ammunition that may be attached to a firearm while the firearm is in use.
The aforementioned objectives will be accomplished as well as other features and advantages of the present invention will become more apparent from the following detailed description of an ammunition pouch having a tubular shaped, resilient, elastic body that is adaptable to be worn either slipped over a belt or the end of a firearm. The body has a flap for closing off access to the ammunition; a number of retaining slots for retaining individual pieces of ammunition such as shells; a rear pocket for storing other paraphernalia such as a lighter, keys, or sunglasses; a mating closure means such as VELCRO® for closing and protecting the pouch; and the pouch is constructed of a lightweight, waterproof, and preferably camouflage material. The description of the present invention discloses, in conjunction with the drawings which illustrate by way of example, the principles and objectives of the invention.
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Cabela's Master Catalog—Fall 1999-2nd edition—p. 457 Cartridge Carriers illustrative of items in use at least as early as Oct. 1, 1998.
Durham Phillip
Jones Brent
Brevard Maerena W.
Cronin Stephen K.
Dority & Manning P.A.
Innovative Sports, Inc.
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