Firearms – Implements
Reexamination Certificate
1999-04-12
2001-05-15
Jordan, Charles T. (Department: 3644)
Firearms
Implements
Reexamination Certificate
active
06230430
ABSTRACT:
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates in general to a tool for use with a firearm, and particularly to a tool held in the handle of a pistol.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
It is often necessary to disassemble and clean firearms and, in particular, pistols. Pistols, because of their relatively small size, are often carried on a person. When being carried on a person or in the field, it is often necessary to also carry different accessories or tools for the pistol. Most pistols are designed to be partially disassembled in the field should they malfunctions or requires cleaning. To more completely disassemble most firearms, and in particular pistols, a punch is often required to be used. However, a punch is relatively difficult or inconvenient to carry and may be lost, misplaced, or forgotten. Accordingly, it is often difficult to fully disassemble a firearm as might be required in the field for cleaning or repair. It may be desirable to disassemble, repair, or clean a pistol in the field, and depending upon the circumstances, it may be necessary to disassemble, repair, or clean a pistol quickly without the ability to seek additional tools or assistance. Therefore, there is a need for a simple and easy to use tool that is always accessible and easily stored, and particularly when the pistol or firearm is in the field.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
The present invention is a tool for use in disassembling a firearm, and in particular a pistol, that may be stored in a recess in the handle of a firearm. A planar tool has a cylindrical punch on one end and expandable or adjustable sides for securely retaining the tool within the handle of the firearm or pistol. A rectangular aperture in the tool is used in combination with the barrel of a pistol to provide additional leverage in using the tool. A screwdriver tab is placed on one end of the tool. An elongated opening is also placed in one end of the tool to assist removal of the tool from the handle of a pistol. The tool is easily manufactured out of sheet material and securely retained within the handle of a firearm or pistol, ready for use in the field.
Accordingly, it is an object of the present invention to provide a tool for use with a firearm and in particular a pistol that is readily accessible and stored within the firearm.
It is another object of the present invention to provide a tool for easily removing pins or for use as a prying tool.
It is an advantage of the present invention that it fits within the handle of a firearm or a pistol.
It is an additional advantage of the present invention that it can be easily attached to the barrel of a pistol to provide additional leverage in removing pins or other parts.
It is a feature of the present invention that an aperture is formed within the tool that mates with a portion of the barrel of a firearm or a pistol.
It is another feature of the present invention that the sides of the tool are adjustable in width so that the tool will securely fit within the handle of a gun without unintentionally moving or rattling.
These and other objects, advantages, and features will be readily apparent in view of the following detailed description.
REFERENCES:
patent: 4949496 (1990-08-01), Stephan
patent: 5233124 (1993-08-01), Peterson
patent: 5416940 (1995-05-01), Bandera
patent: 5417003 (1995-05-01), Claveau
patent: 5782031 (1998-07-01), Bourgeois
Fattibene Arthur T.
Fattibene Paul A.
Fattibene & Fattibene
Jordan Charles T.
Shaw Elizabeth
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