Firearms – Implements
Reexamination Certificate
2000-01-29
2003-10-21
Poon, Peter M. (Department: 3643)
Firearms
Implements
C042S106000, C224S196000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06634131
ABSTRACT:
FIELD OF INVENTION
The present invention relates to an attachment for ammunition magazines and more particularly to a magazine grip attachment with a pull-tab handle that may be positioned on the butt end of ammunition magazines in order to aid in both extraction from ammunition pouches and insertion into a weapon.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The use of detachable loops to aid in the removal of ammunition magazines from a storage compartment is known in the prior art. Likewise, the use of handle attachments or tabs or other extensions to carry ammunition magazines and other objects is also known. These attachments and modifications, while suitable for their individual purposes, are not as suitable for the purpose of this invention, namely extraction of ammunition magazines from ammunition pouches worn on the user. For example, the current practice of forming duct tape loops and tab on ammunition magazines, U.S. Pat. No. 4,796,937 to Andrea; U.S. Pat. No. 4,442,962 to Musgrave; U.S. Pat. No. 3,000,527 to Jennings, et al.; U.S. Pat. No. 2,825,991 to Stadelmann; U.S. Pat. No. 2,205,967 to Wise; U.S. Pat. No. 1,797,951 to Gaidos; U.S. Pat. No. 1,596,076 to Clancy; U.S. Pat. No. 1,245,499 to Orme; and U.S. Pat. No. D-33,384 to Thorn are all illustrative of the prior art.
CURRENT PRACTICE
FORMING DUCT TAPE TABS AND LOOPS
NO PATENT NUMBER
Currently, in the field, soldiers use either loops of parachute cord attached to ammunition magazines by duct tape or they form tabs by folding duct tape over the butt end of their ammunition magazines. With either modification, the loops or tabs aid soldiers in the extraction of said magazines from ammunition pouches carried on the user. However, the duct tape tends to wear and often needs replaced. The duct tape also leaves a sticky residue when it is removed and provides no benefit other than the increased friction or fastening a pull tab or loop to the ammunition magazine.
ANDREA, DOUGLAS J.
INSULATING SHELL AND POURING AID FOR CONTAINER AND METHOD FOR MAKING THE SAME
U.S. Pat. No. 4,796,937
An insulating shell and carrier for a bottle in which the shell is formed of an insulating material. The shell has a main body section, with an opening into which the bottle fits, and an integral handle. The handle is a loop that the user may grasp to hold the bottle while pouring the contents or may otherwise use to carry the bottle. The shell is preferably made out of a flat sheet of material, cut to the desired shape and size and joined at the edges to form a configuration matching the bottle.
MUSGRAVE, DANIEL D.
MAGAZINE HANGER
U.S. Pat. No. 4,442,962
A cartridge magazine hanger adapted for quick removal of a magazine therefrom using only one hand. The magazine is supported by engagement of at least one of its feed lips with a support on the hanger. The hanger is equipped with loops that may be used to attach the hanger to any structure, vehicle, a person's clothing or even a weapon. The hanger also covers the feed mouth of the magazine to protect the ammunition from damage and prevent the entry of extraneous matter into the magazine.
JENNINGS, W.C, ET AL.
HANDLE FOR CONTAINERS
U.S. Pat. No. 3,000,527
This invention is a handle for containers, particularly glass milk containers. The handle is made of an elastomeric material comprising a band and finger grip potions. When warmed, the band portion slips over the rim of a glass milk container. When cooled, the band portion of the handle is not elastic enough to allow the container rim to slip out, thus allowing the user to carry the container using the finger grip portion of the handle.
STADELMANN, RUDOLF
MAGAZINE ARRANGEMENT FOR MEDIUM CALIBRE GUNS
U.S. Pat. No. 2,825,991
This arrangement is for medium caliber guns (20-40 mm caliber). The arrangement is essentially a box with one side open to allow for loading ammunition into the magazine. The top of this arrangement features a detachable metal loop to allow the user to extract the magazines from an ammunition chest.
WISE, CHARLES REX
RIFLE MAGAZINE
U.S. Pat. No. 2,205,967
Magazine designed to increase capacity of a rifle and relating the ammunition in a manner that automatically feeds ammunition through the rifle. A loop is provided on the butt and of the magazine so that it may be attached to the user's clothing or other device.
GAIDOS, ALONZO F.
FIREARMS MAGAZINE
U.S. Pat. No. 1,797,951
Magazine designed to expedite reloading when the magazine is empty. To this end, the magazine uses a retractable sliding plate to allow access to the interior of the magazine and to depress the follower plate, allowing ammunition to be loaded into the magazine. Attached to the sliding plate is a metal finger loop, allowing the user to pull the sliding and follower plates down.
CLANCY, KENNETH A.
BOTTLE CARRIER
U.S. Pat. No. 1,596,076
This bottle carrier is a single elongated strip of flexible material designed to accommodate assorted sizes of bottles. The strip accomplishes its purpose by means of two longitudinally extending slits cut in the strip. Using these slits, the strip may be looped around the neck of the bottle, under the rim. The free ends are then threaded through the slits and brought together to form a carrying loop.
ORME, GARDNER P.
FIREARM MAGAZINE
U.S. Pat. No. 1,245,499
This magazine is designed to aid in the compression of the follower spring and thus, aid in reloading the magazine. The invention is a magazine with its side designed to accommodate the insertion of a pin, which may be used to compress the follower spring by simply squeezing the user's fingers, which are placed over the pin, towards the user's thumb, placed on the underside of the magazine. A loop, which is not integral to the invention, is nonetheless displayed in the drawings of this invention on the butt end of the magazine. Due to its size relative to the magazine, it can be presumed to be used for standard attachment purposes.
THORN, OLIVER
GUN-CARRYING ATTACHMENT FOR CYCLES
U.S. Pat. No. D-33,384
This simple design comprises of two bands of material. One forms an ellipse and the other forms a carrying loop with its ends attached to the elongated sides of the ellipse. The gun is presumably held in place by a small curved member placed on the ellipse.
While the aforementioned inventions accomplish their individual objectives, they do not describe an attachment that is used primarily for the extraction of ammunition magazines from ammunition pouches, as evidenced by the duct tape modifications used in the field. Handle and loop attachments used in the prior art are mainly used for affixing an ammunition magazine to other objects, such as clothing or vehicles, or to carry bottles. In the case where handle attachments are used for extraction, the handle is a simple metal wire forming a loop and is not adapted for use in the various positions a user may wear an ammunition pouch. There are also disadvantages with the duct tape modifications, particularly regarding removal and in the amount of slack in a loop of parachute cord. In this respect, the magazine extraction grip according to the present invention departs substantially from the usual designs in the prior art. In doing so, this invention provides an attachment that is primarily designed for the purpose of aiding the extraction of ammunition magazines from pouches worn on the user.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
In view of the foregoing disadvantages inherent in the known types of handle attachments, this invention provides an improved attachment, a magazine extraction grip. As such, the present invention's general purpose is to provide a new and improved attachment that will aid in the extraction of ammunition magazines from pouches worn on the user.
To attain this, the attachment essentially comprises a sleeve of resilient material, typically molded to fit over the butt end of an ammunition magazine, but alternatives, such as an elastic, knitted fabric, would also work. Extending from the center of the elongated sides of the sleeve is a handle. Ideally, this handle portion is molded of the same material as the
Dobbin Geoffrey E.
Nguyen Son T.
Poon Peter M.
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