U.S. patent application number 13/200883 was filed with the patent office on 2012-04-19 for portable gun cleaning tool kit with releasable bandoleer subcompartments.
This patent application is currently assigned to DAC Technologies Group International, Inc.. Invention is credited to James H. Buie, II.
Application Number | 20120090215 13/200883 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 45932844 |
Filed Date | 2012-04-19 |
United States Patent
Application |
20120090215 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
Buie, II; James H. |
April 19, 2012 |
Portable gun cleaning tool kit with releasable bandoleer
subcompartments
Abstract
Portable cases for storing and transporting firearm-cleaning
parts and tools are divided and organized interiorly with multiple,
independently removable modules. Each case has a pair of foldable
halves with Velcro.RTM.-lined interiors. The interiors releasably
retain various Velcro.RTM. equipped bandoleers, pouches and packets
that carry various cleaning tools and parts. The bandoleers each
include a longitudinal strap with multiple holding loops for
retaining capped bandoleer tubes containing cleaning tools,
brushes, mops and the like. A first half of the case stores the
bandoleers, and the opposite half stores the pouches to keep them
in contact with the bandoleers to insure stability hen the case is
closed.
Inventors: |
Buie, II; James H.; (Little
Rock, AR) |
Assignee: |
DAC Technologies Group
International, Inc.
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Family ID: |
45932844 |
Appl. No.: |
13/200883 |
Filed: |
October 4, 2011 |
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Application
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Filing Date |
Patent Number |
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61455133 |
Oct 15, 2010 |
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Current U.S.
Class: |
42/95 ;
206/373 |
Current CPC
Class: |
A45C 2003/002 20130101;
B25H 3/023 20130101; A45C 2013/026 20130101; A45C 1/024 20130101;
A45C 5/03 20130101; A45C 13/02 20130101; F41A 29/00 20130101; F41A
35/00 20130101 |
Class at
Publication: |
42/95 ;
206/373 |
International
Class: |
F41A 29/02 20060101
F41A029/02; B65D 85/00 20060101 B65D085/00 |
Claims
1. A tool kit for containing a plurality of parts and tools, the
kit comprising: a soft-shelled carrying case comprising a pair of
foldable halves; each case half comprising complementary handle
portions adapted to mated with one another to form a carrying
handle; each case half comprising inner surfaces that are each
lined with Velcro.RTM. compatible or Velcro.RTM. material so that
the case contents can be releasably secured to said halves; at
least one accessory pouch adapted to be secured to the interior
surface of a first one of the case halves; at least one modular
bandoleer that holds a plurality of capped tubes for holding
diverse cleaning tools, the bandoleer comprising an underside
equipped with Velcro.RTM. for mating with a second one of the case
halves; wherein, when the case is closed the at least one pouch
contacts the at least one bandoleer to stabilize the kit
contents.
2. The tool kit as defined in claim 1 wherein each bandoleer
comprises a base and an elastic strap that extends longitudinally
and is secured at spaced-apart intervals to the base to form a
plurality of elastic holding loops, and said of tubes comprise
plastic tubular bodies selectively enclosed by removable caps;
3. The tool kit as defined in claim 2 further comprising at least
one brush packet adapted to be secured with Velcro.RTM. to one of
said inner surfaces for releasably containing cleaning brushes.
4. The tool kit as defined in claim 3 further comprising a
removable rod packet containing at least one elongated brass rod
that can be axially fitted together to penetrate firearm barrels
while fitted to selected cleaning tools.
5. The tool kit as defined in claim 1 wherein said tubes contain
items selected from the group consisting of utility parts brushes,
nylon utility parts brushes, stainless steel brushes, slot tips,
polishing clothes, cleaning patches, cleaning mops and bronze
brushes.
6. The tool kit as defined in claim 5 wherein said at least one
accessory pouch contains items selected from the group consisting
of cleaning jags and polishing clothes.
7. The tool kit as defined in claim 6 wherein each bandoleer
comprises a base and an elastic strap that extends longitudinally
and is secured at spaced-apart intervals to the base to form a
plurality of elastic holding loops, and said of tubes comprise
plastic tubular bodies selectively enclosed by removable caps;
8. The tool kit as defined in claim 7 further comprising at least
one brush packet adapted to be secured with Velcro.RTM. to one of
said inner surfaces for releasably containing cleaning brushes.
9. The tool kit as defined in claim 8 further comprising a
removable rod packet containing at least one elongated brass rod
that can be axially fitted together to penetrate firearm barrels
while fitted to selected cleaning tools.
Description
CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION
[0001] This application is based upon and claims priority from a
currently pending United States Provisional Application, entitled
Portable Gun Cleaning Tool Kits with Releasable Bandoleer Sub
Compartments by inventor James H. Buie, Ser. No. 61/455,133, Filed
Oct. 15, 2010.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0002] I. Field of the Invention
[0003] The present invention relates generally to portable packs or
enclosures for protectively housing and transporting diverse items
including gun-cleaning tools. More particularly, this invention
relates to a compact and portable hand-held enclosures for storing
and transporting multiple gun cleaning tools in separate
subcompartments that are releasably secured internally of the
enclosure.
[0004] II. Description of the Prior Art
[0005] Periodic cleaning activities are vital to proper firearm
maintenance. As firearms are used, various substances such as
gunpowder residue, copper, and lead accumulate within the gun,
particularly on the barrel interior. Shooting accuracy is
encouraged by regular, proper cleaning of the gun barrel. Periodic
cleaning not only insures reliable action, but also preserves the
aesthetic appearance of the firearm by discouraging oxidation,
surface marring and rusting. Frequent cleaning is thus recognized
as a desirable attribute.
[0006] A typical gun cleaning kit includes one or more elongate
rods connecting at one end with a handle, and at an opposite end
with a brush-like cleaning element. A typical cleaning rod may
comprise multiple, sections which are axially connected in use, but
which can be disassembled for storage. The handle may be attached
semipermanently to a top section of the rod. A typical firearm
cleaning kit usually includes one or more cleaning brushes that are
rammed through the barrel, one or more pre-cut patches, various jag
attachments that drag the patches through the barrel. Optionally, a
supply of a cleaning solvent that is spread over metal surfaces by
the cloth patches may be included. Gun cleaning solvents loosen
residue, help remove deposits, and speed up cleaning. Treated
patches and brushes can be drawn through the bore to vigorously
spread the solvent upon the exposed, internal rifling. The various
cleaning parts in the kit must properly fit the size of the barrel
to be cleaned
[0007] Gun barrels are provided in numerous different sizes.
Typical firearm sizes include .17 caliber, .22 caliber, .30 caliber
and others. Shotguns include eight, ten, twelve, and sixteen and
twenty gauge and .410 gauge varieties. Separate gun cleaning tools
are needed to properly fit the numerous, differently sized barrels
encountered. In other words, since there are so many different
calibers of firearms, a relatively large number of cleaning parts
must be inventoried to be able to clean many different types of
guns.
[0008] As a result of the foregoing, a typical gun owner may
acquire a relatively large number of differently sized cleaning
tools, garnered from one or more or several older cleaning kits
that he or she may have accumulated and used over the years. Except
for my recent gun cleaning kit, there have been few if any truly
"universal" cleaning kits that can handle rifles, muzzle-loaders,
pistols or shotguns, especially where calibers such as .17 and .20
are concerned.
[0009] A universal firearm cleaning kit is the subject of U. S.
Pat. No. 7,020,994, issued Apr. 4, 2006, and entitled "Gun Cleaning
Kit," which is owned by the same assignee as in this case. That kit
includes a universal handle including a female threaded opening of
a first select size. A plurality of elongate rods with different
outer diameters have opposite near and distal ends. The distal ends
are adapted for selectively receiving a gun barrel cleaning
element. A plurality of shafts are each rotatably connected to an
associated rods. The shafts include a male threaded end of the
first select size or a second select size. An adaptor has a female
threaded end of the second select size and a male threaded end of
the first select size. The shafts of the first select size can be
directly threaded into the universal handle and the shafts of the
second select size can be threaded into the universal handle using
the adaptor so that, in use, a select one of the rods is rotatable
relative to the universal handle.
[0010] It is important that an appropriate protective case be used
to store firearm tools and cleaning equipment. Portable enclosures
that can easily be transported are desirable. However, organization
of the multiple tools and pieces of equipment disposed within the
enclosure is needed. Given the numerous calibers and sizes of guns
to be cleaned and the resultant large number of parts needed to
handle the job, the proper storage of the components within an
organized enclosure is desired. Moreover it is desirable to provide
a modularized storage system wherein similar parts can be stored
together in an organized fashion within releasable submodules that
can be quickly released from the case interior, and then quickly
reinserted when the job is done.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
[0011] This invention provides portable cases for storing and
transporting firearm-cleaning parts and tools that is organized
into multiple, independently removable modules. Each case has a
pair of foldable halves with Velcro.RTM.-lined interiors. The
interiors releasably retain various Velcro.RTM. equipped
bandoleers, pouches and packets that carry various cleaning tools
and parts. Preferably the bandoleers each include a longitudinal
strap with multiple holding loops for retaining capped tubes
containing cleaning tools, brushes, mops and the like.
[0012] Thus a basic object is to provide a portable container for
storing firearm cleaning tools and cleaning accessories in an
efficient and organized manner.
[0013] A related object is to provide a plurality of storage
modules for stowage within a portable container, each of which
includes multiple tools of similar character of varying sizes.
[0014] Another important object is to provide a portable firearm
cleaning kit that is universal.
[0015] Another basic object is to simplify the process of firearm
cleaning by organizing the storage and arrangement of cleaning
tools and parts.
[0016] A still further object is to provide a storage receptacle
for gun cleaning parts.
[0017] These and other objects and advantages of the present
invention, along with features of novelty appurtenant thereto, will
appear or become apparent in the course of the following
descriptive sections.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0018] In the following drawings, which form a part of the
specification and which are to be construed in conjunction
therewith, and in which like reference numerals have been employed
throughout wherever possible to indicate like parts in the various
views:
[0019] FIG. 1 is a isometric frontal isometric view of the
preferred gun cleaning tool kit, illustrating it closed;
[0020] FIG. 2 is a top plan view of the preferred gun cleaning tool
kit, illustrating the case open;
[0021] FIG. 3 is a top plan view of the preferred gun cleaning tool
kit, illustrating the case open, but with miscellaneous item bags
removed and placed adjacent the case;
[0022] FIG. 4 is a plan view of a pair of item-containing pouches,
with one upside down to show the Velcro.RTM. fastening strip;
[0023] FIG. 5 is a bottom plan view of a small bandoleer strip,
showing the bottom fastening strip;
[0024] FIG. 6 is a top plan view of a small bandoleer strip;
[0025] FIG. 7 is a top plan view of a large bandoleer strip;
[0026] FIG. 8 is a top plan view of a removed, small bandoleer
strip, showing a tube removed, and showing the rod holder with a
rod removed and coupled to a handle;
[0027] FIG. 9 is top plan view of the open case, showing the empty
interior coated with Velcro fastener;
[0028] FIG. 10 is a top plan view of a brush holder, showing
selected brushes removed;
[0029] FIG. 11 is a top plan view of a small bandoleer strip with a
pair of tubes removed, with one tube opened and the tool withdrawn
therefrom;
[0030] FIG. 12 is a top plan view of the large bandoleer strip with
a pair of tubes removed, with a both tubes opened with their tools
withdrawn therefrom;
[0031] FIG. 13 is a top plan view of a removed item bag opened,
with a package of tools and cleaning fabric removed;
[0032] FIG. 14 is a top plan view of the other item bag opened and
removed, with a package of tools and cleaning fabric removed;
[0033] FIG. 15 is a top plan view of the smaller pistol cleaning
tool kit, illustrating the case closed;
[0034] FIG. 16 is a top plan view of the pistol cleaning tool kit,
illustrating the case open;
[0035] FIG. 17 is a top plan view of the pistol cleaning tool kit,
illustrating the case open, nut with the contents removed;
[0036] FIG. 18 is a top plan view showing the bandoleer case, the
rod holder and an item bag removed from the pistol cleaning kit;
and,
[0037] FIG. 19 is a bottom plan view showing the bandoleer case,
the rod holder and the item bag of FIG. 18.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0038] With initial reference directed now to FIGS. 1-9 of the
drawings, my new deluxe gun cleaning tool kit has been generally
designated by the reference numeral 20. Kit 20 comprises a
soft-shelled carrying case 22 constructed of Ethyl Vinyl Acetate
(EVA) with foldable halves 24, 26 that are coupled together when
the case is closed, as in FIG. 1, and which can be opened to expose
the case contents as in FIG. 2. Each case half has an outer,
preferably plastic or fabric protective surface 29 (FIG. 1).
Preferably each case half 24, 26 comprises complementary handle
portions 27, 28 respectively that are adapted to be mated together
and wrapped around one another to form a carrying handle. When so
connected, the handle midportions 30, 31 (FIG. 1) are wrapped
around one another and secured by Velcro.RTM. strips 33. When the
case 22 is opened, and both halves 24, 26 are disposed upon a flat
surface, the contents of the case will be totally exposed as in
FIG. 2. When the contents of the cleaning kit are all removed, the
appearance of the inner case surfaces will be visible, as in FIG.
9. Specifically, it is preferred that the inner planar surfaces 34,
35 (FIG. 9) of the case halves 24, 26 are each lined with
Velcro.RTM. or Velcro.RTM. compatible material so that the case
contents seen in FIG. 2, and discussed hereinafter, can be quickly
and releasably secured to surfaces 34, 35 when stowed.
[0039] Referencing FIG. 2, it is seen that case half 26 normally
stores and transports a generally rectangular brush packet 40,
disposed next to a pair of accessory pouches 41, 42. As seen in
FIG. 4, the accessory pouch 41 is generally rectangular, comprising
a see-through netted side 46 having a pair of top edges 48 between
which a zipper 49 is longitudinally secured. The underside 50 of
the brush packet 40 comprises an elongated Velcro.RTM. strip 51
that mates with and attaches to the interior Velcro.RTM. surface of
the open case. In other words, when packet 40 is placed into case
half 26 (FIG. 3) the strip 51 will instantly mate with the
Velcro.RTM.-covered surface 34 therewithin to secure the packet 40.
These pouches are stored in a case half opposite the bandoleer
holders discussed later.
[0040] Referencing FIG. 13, pouch 41 has been opened with zipper
49, such that its contents can be removed. Normally it holds a
plastic container 54 with a core 55 that includes a plurality of
snap-slots for receiving and holding solid brass, spear pointed
cleaning jags 56. The jags are snap fitted to container 54 and when
extracted, can be used with brass rails to clean bores as is known
in the art. Pouch 41 also contains a polishing cloth 60 disposed
within a protective cellophane wrapper 62 (FIG. 13).
[0041] Referencing FIGS. 3 and 10, the brush packet 40 comprises a
generally rectangular body with a plurality of spaced apart, and
parallel tubes 62 formed from fabric for receiving and storing
elongated objects, such as the various brushes stored within packet
40. Preferably there is a phosphor utility parts brush 64, a nylon
utility parts brush 66, and a stainless steel brush 68. Each of
these brushes has an elongated handle, such as handle 70 that can
slide into a tube 62. A double ended metal cleaning pick 72 is
stored aside the various brushes. A double ended utility breech
brush 74 is packaged aside a double ended utility breech brush 76.
Brush 74, for example, has bristles 75A and 75B disposed on
opposite ends. A quarter inch choke/breech brush 78 is normally
packaged adjacent a three-quarter inch choke/breech brush 79.
[0042] Referencing FIGS. 2 and 14, pouch 42 is opened with zipper
43, such that its contents can be removed similarly to pouch 41.
Pouch 42 also comprises a see-through netted side 45. Normally
pouch 42 holds a package 70 comprising four slot tips 72,
preferably .22 and .30 caliber slot tips and 12-gauge and .410
gauge shotgun slot tips. These are disposed within a cellophane
wrapper 81. There is also a generous supply of polishing cloth 83
disposed within a cellophane wrapper 85, and several cleaning
patches 87 disposed within a cellophane wrapper 89.
[0043] The case half 24 (FIG. 2, 3) includes a trio of modular
bandoleers that hold a plurality of capped tubes for holding
diverse parts. The largest bandoleer 84 comprises a flat base 86
having an underside equipped with Velcro.RTM. for mating with the
inner surface 35 of case half 24. The top side (FIG. 7) of
bandoleer 84 comprises an elastic strap that extends longitudinally
across the length of base 86, and is secured to base 86 at
spaced-apart intervals to form a plurality of elastic holding loops
90 that flexibly hold tubes 92. As best seen in FIG. 12, each tube
92 comprises a generally opaque, plastic tubular body 96 that is
enclosed by a removable plastic cap 97. Tubes 92 store a variety of
gun cleaning tools or accessories, such as cleaning mops 100 and
phosphor bronze brushes 102 (FIG. 12).
[0044] The case half 24 (FIG. 2, 3) also holds a pair of smaller
modular bandoleers 110, 112 that are similar to bandoleer 84
described above. Each bandoleer 110, 112 holds a plurality of
smaller diameter capped tubes 113 for holding smaller parts.
Bandoleers 110, 112 comprise a flat base 116 having an underside
equipped with a central Velcro.RTM. strip 118 (FIG. 5) for mating
with the inner surface 35 of case half 24. Also there is an
optional peripheral Velcro.RTM. strip 119. The top side (FIG. 6) of
each bandoleer 110,112 comprises an elastic strap 120 that extends
longitudinally across the length of base 116. As with the larger
bandoleer, strap 120 is secured to the base at spaced-apart
intervals to form a plurality of elastic holding loops 122 that
flexibly hold tubes 114. As best seen in FIG. 11, each tube 114
comprises a generally opaque, plastic tubular body enclosed by a
removable plastic cap as before. Tubes 114 store a variety of gun
cleaning tools or accessories, such as cleaning mops 118.
[0045] Pouches 41, 42 are stored in a case half opposite the
bandoleer holders 84, 110, 112 to contact them when the case is
closed to urge them into a stationary position and keep the
contents of the case stable.
[0046] The case half 24 (FIG. 2, 3) preferably also holds a
removable rod packet 130 (FIGS. 2, 8) that holds several elongated
brass rods, with threaded ends, that can be axially fitted together
to penetrate firearm barrels while carrying appropriate tools, such
as selected brushes or mops discussed earlier. As seen in FIG. 2,
the rod packet 130 is preferably disposed between the larger
bandoleer 84 and the axially aligned smaller bandoleers 110, 112. A
knurled, machined aluminum handle 132 is disposed atop packet 130
for interconnection with cleaning rods. FIG. 8 shows packet 130
adjacent the removed handle 132, that has been threadably connected
with a brass rod 136 that is coupled to rod 138 that in turn
threadably receives cleaning brush 140.
[0047] A smaller pistol cleaning kit 160 (FIGS. 15-18) comprises a
soft-shelled case 162 that has a pair of halves 164, 166 (FIG. 16).
When opened, and with the contents removed, the interior surfaces
169, 170 (FIG. 17) of each half 164, 166 are both Velcro.RTM.-lined
to quickly capture the mating parts stored within. As seen in FIG.
18, there is an 11-tube bandoleer 170, a rod packet 172, and at
least one item pouch 174 normally carried within kit 160. The
bandoleer can house tubs with brushes or cleaning mops of the type
previously described. Packet 172 carries various brushes 177 like
those described earlier, along with a pick 173 (FIG. 16) and
miscellaneous rods 175. The zippered pouch 174 can carry a variety
of items like polishing cloth 179 (FIG. 18). As best seen in FIG.
19, the underside of bandoleer 170 includes a Velcro.RTM. strip 182
for mating with the Velcro.RTM.-lined case interior. Similarly,
packet 172 has a pair of Velcro.RTM. strips 184, and pouch 174 has
at least one Velcro.RTM. strip 186.
[0048] From the foregoing, it will be seen that this invention is
one well adapted to obtain all the ends and objects herein set
forth, together with other advantages which are inherent to the
structure.
[0049] It will be understood that certain features and
subcombinations are of utility and may be employed without
reference to other features and subcombinations.
[0050] As many possible embodiments may be made of the invention
without departing from the scope thereof, it is to be understood
that all matter herein set forth or shown in the accompanying
drawings is to be interpreted as illustrative and not in a limiting
sense.
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