U.S. patent application number 15/948182 was filed with the patent office on 2018-10-11 for internal and external locking/latching magazine device and coupling ammunition container called a lock and load.
The applicant listed for this patent is Steve Wilkinson. Invention is credited to Steve Wilkinson.
Application Number | 20180292152 15/948182 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 63711483 |
Filed Date | 2018-10-11 |
United States Patent
Application |
20180292152 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
Wilkinson; Steve |
October 11, 2018 |
Internal and External Locking/latching magazine device and coupling
ammunition container called a Lock and Load
Abstract
An internal and external locking/latching loading device and
coupling mechanism made of durable material for directly and
mechanically loading ammunition rounds into standard rifle and
pistol magazines. The device has a latch and collar to engage the
magazine and a push system to compress the magazine spring as it
mechanically feeds the round from the sleeve of the device or
straight from a disposable contoured package which the collar of
the device is press fit onto the surface of the ammunition package.
It eliminates the manual feed and quickly places the rounds into a
standard magazine ready for use.
Inventors: |
Wilkinson; Steve; (Bedford,
IN) |
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Applicant: |
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Wilkinson; Steve |
Bedford |
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US |
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Family ID: |
63711483 |
Appl. No.: |
15/948182 |
Filed: |
April 9, 2018 |
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Application
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Patent Number |
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62483288 |
Apr 7, 2017 |
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62575574 |
Oct 23, 2017 |
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Current U.S.
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1/1 |
Current CPC
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F41A 9/83 20130101; F41A
9/84 20130101 |
International
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F41A 9/84 20060101
F41A009/84 |
Claims
1. An Internal locking/latching magazine device (30) made of
durable material and coupling ammunition container (80) made of
disposable materials called a "Lock and Load" is comprised of: (a)
an exterior case (71) of a traditional magazine (70) and a spring
(72) of traditional magazine; (b) a modified follower (75A)
(without stop post (76)); (c) a trigger component (40) further
comprised of a top plate (41), a trigger post (42), a flat (44) for
latching of the trigger component (40) to a base plate feature
(63), and an aperture (46) to connect to the spring (72); (d) a
baseplate and trigger guard box (60) further comprised of a slide
configuration (61) to slidably interconnect guard box (60) with
magazine case (71), an aperture opening (62) in guard box (60) for
trigger post (42), a base plate (63) feature, and a trigger guard
box; a push rod component (50); and (e) a contoured to ammunition
package (80) further comprised of sidewalls (82), an end (83), a
means (84) to secure the sidewalls, a stop/tab with an aperture,
and a securing filament (88) attached to the aperture (86) in stop
wing/tab (85), and an opening (87) opposite the closed end (83) is
contoured for ammunition rounds (120) wherein the internal
locking/latching magazine device and coupling ammunition container
called a "Lock and Load" (30) can disengage the spring by using the
push rod to force down the ammunition rounds, engaging the trigger
to lock with the baseplate and guard and hold the spring in
compression so that the ammunition rounds can easily fall from the
contoured package and into the magazine, and after the ammunition
rounds are in the magazine case, the trigger can be released so the
spring re-extends to hold the ammunition rounds against the top
opening of the magazine.
2. The Internal locking/latching magazine device (30) according to
claim 1 wherein the durable material is selected from the group
consisting of aluminum, steel, steel alloys, brass, plastic,
reinforced plastic, and composite materials.
3. The Internal locking/latching magazine device (30) according to
claim 1 wherein the disposable material for the contour package is
selected from the group consisting of non-reinforced plastic,
compressed cardboard, compressed fiber boards, and biodegradable
composite materials.
4. A loading device that is external to an ammunition magazine (70)
which is a collar (89) made of durable materials and comprised of:
(a) a rectangular collar (155) that is configured to lightly press
fit and encircle the perimeter of a contoured ammunition package
(80) with an open end; (b) a tightening fastener (150) to square
the collar (88) with an open end of a traditional ammunition
magazine (70) which has an aperture (78) near the open end; and (c)
a latch (140) which can removably secure the collar (89) to the
aperture (78) at the open end of the ammunition magazine (70)
wherein the collar (89) is first placed onto the contoured package
(80) then latched to the open end of the magazine (70) at the
aperture (78), and then the package (80) is pushed through the
collar (89) and into the open end of the magazine (70) thus
depressing the spring (72) and releasing ammunition rounds (120)
into the magazine (70) and filling the magazine with the ammunition
rounds (120).
5. The loading device that is external to an ammunition magazine
(70) which is a collar (89) according to claim 4 wherein the
durable material is selected from the group consisting of aluminum,
steel, steel alloys, brass, plastic, reinforced plastic, and
composite materials.
6. An external locking/latching ammunition sleeve device (144) made
of durable materials and comprised of: (a) a load base (152) with
extended support legs (153) and a tab slot (81); (b) an external
latch mechanism (143) attached to the load base (152); (c) a
housing (154) connected integrally at one end to the load base
(152) and at an opposite end to a cap and plate (157) by fasteners
(159); (d) a pusher plate (156) encircling the housing (154); (e)
at least one push rod (146) attached at one end to the pusher plate
(156) with fasteners (158); (f) an optional horizontal rod (145)
attached to the pusher plate (156) configured at an angle so as to
put pressure on at least one ammunition round (120) in the magazine
(70); and (g) a quick release tab (96) wherein the device (144) is
aligned with an ammunition magazine (70) at the open end of the
magazine (70), then the latch (143) of the device (144) is engaged
with an aperture (78) of the magazine (70), then the push plate
(156) with the rods (146) is pressed toward the magazine (70) and a
spring (72) of the magazine (70) is depressed as the ammunition
rounds (120) begin to release, next the pusher plate reaches the
load base (152) and all the rounds (120) are completely released
into the magazine thus filling the magazine 70 full of ammunition
rounds (120).
7. The external locking/latching sleeve device (144) according to
claim 6 wherein the durable material is selected from the group
consisting of aluminum, steel, steel alloys, brass, plastic,
reinforced plastic, and composite materials.
Description
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS:
[0001] This application claims the benefit of United States
Provisional Patent Application with Ser. No. 62483288 filed Apr. 7,
2017, by Steve Wilkinson and entitled "Internal locking/latching
magazine device and coupling ammunition container called a "Lock
and Load" and claims the benefit of United States Provisional
Patent Application with Ser. No. 62575574 filed Oct. 23, 2017, by
Steve Wilkinson and entitled "Internal locking/latching magazine
device and coupling ammunition container called a Lock and Load
with an External Lock Option".
FIELD OF INVENTION:
[0002] This invention relates to an Internal and external
locking/latching magazine device and a coupling ammunition
container called a "Lock and Load" with an External Lock Option.
The present invention relates in general to a device or apparatus
for loading ammunition into a magazine. More particularly, the
invention is concerned with a device or apparatus which provides
for the rapid loading of ammunition into a magazine used for
holding a number of rounds of ammunition. In addition, the present
invention relates to a magazine loading system, and more
particularly to a magazine loader mechanism which can quickly and
easily load the ammunition into a magazine.
FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH
[0003] None.
SEQUENCE LISTING OR PROGRAM
[0004] None.
BACKGROUND-FIELD OF INVENTION and PRIOR ART
[0005] As far as known, there are no internal or external
locking/latching magazine device and coupling ammunition container
called a "Lock and Load" or the like at this time of applying.
There are also no known with an External Lock Option. It is
believed that this product is unique in its design and
technologies.
A. Background
[0006] Ammunition magazines are the most common means of storing
and delivering ammunition into firearms. Firearms, including short
weapons, assault rifles, and submachine guns, utilize and fire
rounds (also known as cartridges and ammunition). Each round is
substantially elongated and comprises a deep cup-like case (also
known as a shell case and sometimes also a cartridge), usually of
brass, which is filled with an explosive propellant. Traditionally,
when loading a cartridge clip or magazine for a firearm, the
cartridge (e.g. ammunition) must be manually loaded one at a time
through an opening on a top portion of the cartridge clip.
Generally, each cartridge is pressed against a previously loaded
shell and a clip spring contained in the cartridge clip is
compressed. As each shell is inserted, strain on the fingers may
increase which may cause the individual's hand to become tired and
many individuals may not have the required strength or dexterity to
manually load the cartridge clip. Other individuals may only be
able to partially load a cartridge clip due to the increased
strength and dexterity required to continue to load the clip as the
spring continues to be compressed. Alternatively, individuals who
do have the required strength or dexterity to manually load a
single cartridge into a clip may not have the strength to manually
load multiple cartridge clips. Furthermore, resistance of the clip
spring can slow the speed at which a clip is loaded.
[0007] Loading magazines with loose rounds is a relatively
time-consuming, tedious, and painful practice if done with bare
fingers. Pain accumulates and intensifies as more rounds are loaded
against the increasing spring pressure, thus slowing the loading
process. When a plurality of magazines are to be loaded, much time
is required, which in turn shortens time for reposing, training, or
combat time. In combat circumstances, slow reloading can be
life-threatening.
[0008] The rounds are held within and fed into the firearm from a
magazine. Detachable magazines have become dominant throughout the
world. The term "magazine" is broad, encompassing several geometric
variations, including curved magazines. Most detachable magazines
are similar, varying in form and structure, rather than in their
general principles of operation. Magazines usually take the form of
an elongated container having a generally rectangular
cross-section, which is attached to the underside of the firearm.
Magazines are commonly made of aluminum alloys, plastic, steel, or
a combination. They are usually closed on four or five sides and
open on a sixth, upwardly facing, top, side or end, and are
substantially hollow. The top open side has a rectangular opening
and includes two round-retaining members, known as feed lips that
project into or partly close the opening. An internal spring urges
a follower or pusher (a shaped piece of plastic or metal) toward
the open side. The follower in turn urges the rounds as a group up
against the lips. The lips act as a stop for the rounds so that
they are not expelled from the magazine. Within the magazine, the
rounds are stacked or oriented in the magazine such that the
longitudinal axes of the rounds are substantially parallel and
perpendicular to the direction of travel of the spring and
follower. Adjoining rounds are oriented side-by-side and in the
same direction, i.e., the bullets of adjacent rounds are next to
each other, as are the cases. Thus, the use of magazines is a
convenient and effective method of feeding bullets, in rapid
succession, into a weapon's firing chamber.
B. Problem Solved
[0009] On the other hand, as mentioned, the reloading of bullets
into the spent magazine is known to be problematic. Thus a need is
sought for a mechanism or device to be used and incorporated with
the magazine so that the ammunition can be quickly and easy fed in
the magazine. The loading of bullets into a magazine entails the
progressive compression of the magazine spring. Initial loading may
be accomplished without substantial manual effort while the latter
stages of loading, by reason of increased spring resistance and
internal friction, present a problem. Typically the bullet being
loaded into the magazine is held by its nose and the base of the
bullet used to depress the previously loaded bullet. Accordingly
both substantial downward and inward pressure must be exerted on
the bullet being loaded as it is slid into the clip or magazine.
Handling of the projectile portion of the cartridge can increase
misfires and jamming. In addition to the manual dexterity required,
a degree of finger strength is necessary. Still further, the
unaided loading of magazines is a tedious, time consuming task
which consumes costly time when accomplished at a busy firing
range. More particularly, the structural design of the magazine
requires each bullet to be individually loaded through the top
ejection end of the magazine past the retainers and downwardly
against the force of the magazine spring (typically a compression
spring or equal) in order to receive the bullet within the
magazine. As each bullet is loaded, in sequence, the magazine
spring in the magazine becomes progressively compressed until the
magazine is fully loaded with bullets. Naturally, the resistance of
the magazine spring (force) against the downward force of loading
the bullets into the magazine becomes greater with each successive
bullet loaded into the magazine. Thus, for many years, bullets have
been loaded into empty magazines of firearms by hand, using the
fingers to force each bullet downwardly against the force of the
compression spring and into captured arrangement within the
magazine. This process is time consuming, and quite often
frustrating, on cold days when a person's fingers are numb, or are
enclosed in a glove or mitten.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
[0010] An internal and external locking/latching loading device and
coupling mechanism for directly and mechanically loading ammunition
rounds into standard rifle and pistol magazines. The device has a
latch and collar to engage the magazine and a push system to
compress the magazine spring as it mechanically feeds the round
from the ammunition sleeve of the device or straight from a
contoured ammunition package which the collar of the device is
press fit onto the surface of the ammunition package. It eliminates
the manual feed and quickly places the rounds into a standard
magazine ready for use.
[0011] This invention is an Internal and external locking/latching
magazine device and coupling ammunition container called a "Lock
and Load" with External Lock Option.
[0012] The preferred embodiment of an Internal locking/latching
magazine device and coupling ammunition container called a "Lock
and Load" is comprised of (a) an exterior case of a traditional
magazine and a spring of traditional magazine; (b) a modified
follower (without stop post); (c) a trigger component further
comprised of a top plate, a trigger post, a flat for latching of
the trigger component to a base plate feature, and an aperture to
connect to the spring; (d) a baseplate and trigger guard box
further comprised of a slide configuration to slide ably
interconnect guard box with magazine case, an aperture opening in
guard box for trigger post, a base plate feature, and a trigger
guard box; a push rod component; and (e) a contoured to ammunition
package further comprised of sidewalls, an end, a means to secure
the sidewalls, a stop/tab with an aperture, and a securing filament
attached to the aperture in stop wing/tab, and an opening opposite
the closed end is contoured for ammunition rounds wherein the
Internal locking/latching magazine device and coupling ammunition
container called a "Lock and Load" can disengage the spring by
using the push rod to force down the ammunition rounds, engaging
the trigger to lock with the baseplate and guard and hold the
spring in compression so that the ammunition rounds can easily fall
from the contoured package and into the magazine, and after the
ammunition rounds are in the magazine case, the trigger can be
released so the spring re-extends to hold the ammunition rounds
against the top opening of the magazine.
[0013] An alternative device is a collar or full sleeve. The collar
is comprised of: (a) a rectangular collar that is configured to
lightly press fit and encircle the perimeter of a contoured
ammunition with an open end; (b) a tightening fastener to square
the collar with an open end of a traditional ammunition magazine
which has an aperture near the open end; and (c) a latch which can
removably secure the collar to the aperture at the open end of the
ammunition magazine wherein the collar is first placed onto the
contoured package then latched to the open end of the magazine at
the aperture, and then the package is pushed through the collar and
into the open end of the magazine thus depressing the spring and
releasing ammunition rounds into the magazine and filling the
magazine.
[0014] Another alternative embodiment is an external
locking/latching sleeve device comprised of: (a) a load base with
and without extended support legs and a tab slot; (b) an external
latch mechanism attached to the base; (c) a housing connected
integrally at one end to the load base and at an opposite end to a
cap and plate by fasteners; (d) a pusher plate encircling the
housing; (e) at least one push rod attached at one end to the
pusher plate with fasteners; (f) an optional horizontal rod
attached to the pusher plate; and (g) a quick release tab wherein
the device is aligned with an ammunition magazine at the open end
of the magazine, then the latch of the device is engaged with an
aperture of the magazine, then the push plate with the rods is
pressed toward the magazine and a spring of the magazine is
depressed as the ammunition rounds begin to release, next the
pusher plate reaches the load base and all the rounds are
completely released into the magazine thus filling the magazine
full of ammunition rounds.
[0015] The newly invented Internal locking/latching magazine device
and coupling ammunition container called a "Lock and Load" can be
manufactured at low volumes by very simple means and in high volume
production by more complex and controlled systems.
Objects and Advantages
[0016] There are several objects and advantages of the internal
locking/latching magazine device and coupling ammunition container
called a "Lock and Load". There are currently no known Internal
locking/latching magazine device and coupling ammunition container
called a "Lock and Load" that are effective at providing the
objects of this invention.
[0017] The Lock and Load system has various advantages and
benefits:
TABLE-US-00001 Advantages over a standard magazine: Item Advantages
1 Speed. One is able to load the ammunition many times faster.
Compared to other loaders Lock and load Mag is one step load the
Magazine. 2 Much less effort. One does not have to press harder on
each round. 3 Ergonomic. As more and more of the population ages or
have difficulty with strength in their hands like the older men or
the ladies. Now they can load a magazine without hurting their
fingers. 4 The packaging has eliminated the round tumbling issue.
So the rounds come out into the pan where they will be picked up or
the packaging will be inserted into the Magazine and simply fall
in. 5 Less cost. Other loaders are priced from $100.00 to $13.00
this loader will cost less. 6 Other loaders require one to handle
the rounds, the lock and load Magazine simply transfers the bullets
to the Magazine. With the contoured ammunition package already
coming from the company one can simply just transfer loads from
ammunition package to the magazine. There is no need to handle
rounds. The free floating follower allows one to pick up the
ammunition without touching it and it allows the trigger latch to
use the spring to latch. Again it is faster than any other loader.
7 External lock compatible with most rifle type magazines. 8
External appear lock easier for ammunition makers and packagers to
adapt to existing processes. 9 External lock requires no adaptation
with current magazines
[0018] Finally, other advantages and additional features of the
present Internal locking/latching magazine device and coupling
ammunition container called a "Lock and Load with External Lock
Option will be more apparent from the accompanying drawings and
from the full description of the device. For one skilled in the art
of firearms, magazines and loaders, it is readily understood that
the features shown in the examples with this product are readily
adapted to other types of out the magazine loaders and unloaders in
the market today.
DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS--FIGURES
[0019] The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and
constitute a part of this specification, illustrate an embodiment
of the Internal locking/latching magazine device and coupling
ammunition container called a "Lock and Load" with an External Lock
Option that is preferred. The drawings together with the summary
description given above and a detailed description given below
serve to explain the principles of the improved magazine loading
system and devices. It is understood, however, that the Lock and
Load system is not limited to only the precise arrangements and
instrumentalities shown.
[0020] FIGS. 1 A through 1 D are sketches of the general internal
locking/latching magazine device and coupling ammunition container
called a "Lock and Load".
[0021] FIGS. 2 A through 2 G are sketches of a prototype Internal
locking/latching magazine device and coupling ammunition container
called a "Lock and Load" with components and features noted.
[0022] FIGS. 3 A through 3 C are sketches of a prototype Load and
Lock with the components and features shown from front view.
[0023] FIGS. 4 A through 4 C are sketches of the base plate and
trigger protection component with features shown from several
views.
[0024] FIGS. 5 A through 5 C are sketches of the trigger component
with features indicated and a trigger prototype shown.
[0025] FIGS. 6 A through 6 E are sketches of the components and
assembly comprising the Internal locking/latching magazine device
and coupling ammunition container called a "Lock and Load".
[0026] FIGS. 7 A and 7 B are sketches and a prototype of a typical
ammunition magazine with features and components shown from a
generally front view.
[0027] FIGS. 8 A through 8 E are sketches that portray a contoured
ammunition package and the improved magazine coupled together.
[0028] FIGS. 9 A through 9 C are more sketches of the contoured
ammunition package.
[0029] FIGS. 10 A and 10 B are sketches of a single round loading
ammunition package to be coupled with the Internal locking/latching
magazine device called a "Lock and Load" with an External Lock
Option.
[0030] FIGS. 11 A and 11 B are sketches of both a single stack and
double stack ammunition package to be coupled with the Internal
locking/latching magazine device called a "Lock and Load" with an
External Lock Option.
[0031] FIGS. 12 A and 12 B are sketches of the External
locking/latching magazine device and coupling ammunition
container.
[0032] FIGS. 13 A through 13 H are prototypes and sketches of the
External locking/latching magazine device and coupling ammunition
container.
[0033] FIG. 14 is a sketch of an ammunition loading machine with
the External locking/latching magazine device and coupling
ammunition container.
[0034] FIG. 15 is a series of sketches showing the steps to load a
magazine with the external collar and ammunition sleeve.
[0035] FIG. 16 is a series of sketches showing the steps to load a
magazine with the external loading sleeve loaded with ammunition
into a banana magazine.
DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS--REFERENCE NUMERALS
[0036] The following list refers to the drawings:
TABLE-US-00002 TABLE B Reference numbers Ref # Description 30
Internal locking/latching magazine device and coupling ammunition
container called a "Lock and Load" 30 31 prototype sample 31 of
Internal locking/latching magazine device and coupling ammunition
container called a "Lock and Load" 30 32 drawings 32 of Internal
locking/latching magazine device and coupling ammunition container
called a "Lock and Load" 30 40 trigger component 40 of the Internal
locking/latching magazine device and coupling ammunition container
called a "Lock and Load" 30 41 top plate 41 of the trigger
component 40 42 trigger post 42 of the trigger component 40 43
contour 43 for finger of the trigger component 40 to release
ammunition and latch on the device 30 44 flat 44 for latching of
the trigger component 40 to the base plate 63 on the device 30 45
gussets 45 of the trigger component 40 46 aperture 46 for end of
spring 72 in the trigger component 40 50 push rod component 50 of
the improved magazine loader device 30 51 rod handle 51 52 rod post
52 53 post extender 53 at 90 degrees/perpendicular to rod post 52
54 round contour 54 to match with contour of ammunition round 120
60 baseplate and trigger guard box 60 61 slide configuration 61 to
slide ably interconnect guard box 60 with magazine case 71 62
aperture opening 62 in guard box 60 for trigger 44 63 base plate 63
baseplate and trigger guard box 60 64 parallel sides 64 of
baseplate and trigger guard box 60 65 bottom 65 of baseplate and
trigger guard box 60 66 interior space 66 of baseplate and trigger
guard box 60 67 spring ear 67 of baseplate and trigger guard box 60
70 traditional magazine 70 71 exterior case 71 of traditional
magazine 70 72 spring 72 of traditional magazine 70 73 base plate
73 of a traditional magazine 70 74 slide configuration 74 to slide
ably interconnect case 71 of traditional magazine 70 to base plate
73 75 follower 75 of traditional magazine 70 75A follower 75A
(without stop post 76) of internal device 30 76 stop post 76 of
follower 75 77 aperture 77 in follower 75 for plate end of spring
72 78 universal aperture 78 at load end/top of magazine 70 for
receiving external latch mechanisms (external latch tab 143 and
screw latch 151) 80 contoured to ammunition package 80 80T top 80T
of contoured to ammunition package 80 80B bottom 80B of contoured
to ammunition package 80 81 aperture/slot, or slit, 81 for stop
wing/tab 85 82 packaging sidewalls 82 of contoured to ammunition
package 80 82A packaging stop 82A below the collar 89 to easily get
to the rounds and force them toward the magazine 70. 82B
slice/opening perforation 82B to easily get to the rounds and force
them toward the magazine 70. 82C movable section 82C (like a
collapsible soda straw) to turn and fit a curved magazine 83
crimped or glued end 83 of contoured to ammunition package 80 84
means 84 for securing crimped end 83 and two sidewalls 82 to create
an open ended envelop or sleeve contoured to ammunition rounds 120
crimp, adhesive, sonic weld, staple or the like 85 stop wing/ta 85
86 aperture 86 in stop wing/tab 85 for securing filament/
fiber/wire/string/or equal 88 87 open contour 87 contiguous to
rounds 120 88 securing filament/fiber/wire/string/strap or equal 88
89 external latching cuff/collar 89 to accept packaging 80 and
then, in combination with packaging 80, push down and load
ammunition rounds 120 directly into magazine 70 or sleeves 90
ammunition loading package 90 for single round 120 loading into
Internal locking/latching magazine device and coupling ammunition
container called a "Lock and Load" 30 91 round holding and guiding
configuration/ledges 91 92 package surface 92 95 pocket 95 for
single rounds 120 100 ammunition loading package 100 for double
stacked rounds 120 101 collapsible flaps 101 102 closed end 102 103
closed sides 103 104 openable end 104 110 ammunition loading
package 110 for single stacked rounds 120 111 collapsible flaps 111
112 closed end 112 113 closed sides 113 114 openable end 114 120
ammunition round 120 125 typical box/container 125 for ammunition
rounds 120 126 rounds holder 126 such as Styrofoam with recessed
holes/pocket for each round 120 130 individual operator/hand 130
140 external latch 140 for cuff/collar device 89 - may be metal,
steel, spring steel, plastic, composite material easy to form with
spring properties 141 end keeper angle 141 of external latch 140
143 external latch tab 143 that engages universal aperture 78 on
magazine 70 144 external locking/latching sleeve device 144 and
coupling ammunition container called a "Lock and Load" 144 with
extended support legs 153 144A external locking/latching sleeve
device 144A and coupling ammunition container called a "Lock and
Load" 144 without extension support 145 internal cross rod 145 of
external latching sleeve devices 144, 144A to maintain pressure on
the ammunition rounds 120 at a slight angle 146 external rod 146 of
external latching sleeve devices 144, 144A (at least one or up to
three vertical rods aligning magazine 70 with sleeve 144, 144A
during push down on ammunition rounds 120) 150 outside screw 150
presses tightly against walls 82 to adjust the opening size 87
needed to hold the package 80 and the magazine 70 square to each
other and keep openings in each 70, 80 (87) in line for the
ammunition rounds 120 to pass easily 151 outside follower button
151 of collar 89, the button 151 engages the aperture 78 of the
magazine 70 during loading 152 load base 152 with external
leg/extensions 153 features of external locking/latching sleeve
device 144 152A load base 152A of external locking/latching sleeve
device 144A with no extensions 153 external leg/extensions 153
feature to hold rods 146, 145 154 housing 154 portion between load
base 152, 152A and sleeve cap and plate 157 155 essentially
rectangular structure 155 of external latch collar 89 holding
pressure button 150 and latch 151 156 push plate 156 with external
leg/extensions 153 features 156A push plate 156A with no extensions
157 sleeve cap and plate 157 158 one or more fasteners 158 for
sleeve cap 157 159 one or more fasteners 159 for rods 146, 145 160
ammunition package filling machine 160 165 powered and timed roller
conveyor 165 170 box stop 170 175 ammunition pneumatic air
pressured round loader 175 180 top 80T closer and securing to
bottom 80B mechanism at station 180 of the machine 160 185 sheet
loader station 185 190 external latch automatic unload station
190
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF PERFERRED EMBODIMENT
[0037] The present development is an Internal locking/latching
magazine device and coupling ammunition container called a "Lock
and Load" with an External Lock Option. This invention relates to
an Internal locking/latching magazine device and coupling
ammunition container called a "Lock and Load". The present
invention relates in general to a device or apparatus for loading
ammunition into a magazine. More particularly, the invention is
concerned with a device or apparatus which provides for the rapid
loading of ammunition into a magazine used for holding a number of
rounds of ammunition. In addition, the present invention relates to
a magazine loading system, and more particularly to a magazine
loader mechanism which can quickly and easily load the ammunition
into a magazine.
[0038] The advantages for the Internal locking/latching magazine
device and coupling ammunition container called a "Lock and Load"
30 and the External locking/latching magazine device 89, 144, 144A
and coupling ammunition container 80 are listed above in the
introduction. Succinctly the benefits are that the device: [0039]
Speed. One is able to load the ammunition many times faster.
Compared to other loaders Lock and load Mag is one step load the
Magazine. [0040] Much less effort. One does not have to press
harder on each round. [0041] Ergonomic. As more and more of the
population ages or have difficulty with strength in their hands
like the older men or the ladies. Now they can load a magazine
without hurting their fingers. [0042] The packaging has eliminated
the round tumbling issue. So the rounds come out into the pan where
they will be picked up or the packaging will be inserted into the
Magazine and simply fall in. [0043] Less cost. Other loaders are
priced from $100.00 to $13.00 this loader will cost less. [0044]
Other loaders require one to handle the rounds, the lock and load
Magazine simply transfers the bullets to the Magazine. With the
ammunition package already coming from the company one will simply
just transfer loads from package to the magazine. There is no need
to handle rounds. The free floating follower allows one to pick up
the ammunition without touching it and it allows the trigger latch
to use the spring to latch. Again it is faster than any other
loader. [0045] External lock compatible with most rifle type
magazines. [0046] External appear lock easier for ammunition makers
and packagers to adapt to existing processes. [0047] External lock
requires no adaptation with current magazines
[0048] The preferred embodiment of an Internal locking/latching
magazine device and coupling ammunition container called a "Lock
and Load" 30 is comprised of (a) an exterior case of a traditional
magazine and a spring of traditional magazine; (b) a modified
follower (without stop post); (c) a trigger component further
comprised of a top plate, a trigger post, a flat for latching of
the trigger component to a base plate feature, and an aperture to
connect to the spring; (d) a baseplate and trigger guard box
further comprised of a slide configuration to slide ably
interconnect guard box with magazine case, an aperture opening in
guard box for trigger post, a base plate feature, and a trigger
guard box; a push rod component; and (e) a contoured to ammunition
package further comprised of sidewalls, an end, a means to secure
the sidewalls, a stop/tab with an aperture, and a securing filament
attached to the aperture in stop wing/tab, and an opening opposite
the closed end is contoured for ammunition rounds wherein the
Internal locking/latching magazine device and coupling ammunition
container called a "Lock and Load" can disengage the spring by
using the push rod to force down the ammunition rounds, engaging
the trigger to lock with the baseplate and guard and hold the
spring in compression so that the ammunition rounds can easily fall
from the contoured package and into the magazine, and after the
ammunition rounds are in the magazine case, the trigger can be
released so the spring re-extends to hold the ammunition rounds
against the top opening of the magazine.
[0049] An alternative device is a collar or full sleeve. The collar
is comprised of: (a) a rectangular collar that is configured to
lightly press fit and encircle the perimeter of a contoured
ammunition with an open end; (b) a tightening fastener to square
the collar with an open end of a traditional ammunition magazine
which has an aperture near the open end; and (c) a latch which can
removably secure the collar to the aperture at the open end of the
ammunition magazine wherein the collar is first placed onto the
contoured ammunition package then latched to the open end of the
magazine at the aperture, and then the package is pushed through
the collar and into the open end of the magazine thus depressing
the spring and releasing ammunition rounds into the magazine and
filling the magazine.
[0050] Another alternative embodiment is an external
locking/latching sleeve device comprised of: (a) a load base with
and without extended support legs and a tab slot; (b) an external
latch mechanism attached to the base; (c) a housing connected
integrally at one end to the load base and at an opposite end to a
cap and plate by fasteners; (d) a pusher plate encircling the
housing; (e) at least one push rod attached at one end to the
pusher plate with fasteners; (f) an optional horizontal rod
attached to the pusher plate; and (g) a quick release tab wherein
the device is aligned with an ammunition magazine at the open end
of the magazine, then the latch of the device is engaged with an
aperture of the magazine, then the push plate with the rods is
pressed toward the magazine and a spring of the magazine is
depressed as the ammunition rounds begin to release, next the
pusher plate reaches the load base and all the rounds are
completely released into the magazine thus filling the magazine
full of ammunition rounds.
[0051] There is shown in FIGS. 1-16 a complete description and
operative embodiment of the Internal locking/latching magazine
device and coupling ammunition container called a "Lock and Load"
with an External Lock Option. In the drawings and illustrations,
one notes well that the FIGS. 1-16 demonstrate the general
configuration and use of this system. The various example uses are
in the operation and use section, below.
[0052] The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and
constitute a part of this specification, illustrate an embodiment
of an Internal locking/latching magazine device and coupling
ammunition container called a "Lock and Load" 30 that is preferred
and an external lock 89, 144, 144A compatible with most rifle and
pistol type magazines. The drawings together with the summary
description given above and a detailed description given below
serve to explain the principles of the Lock and Load 30, 89, 144,
144A. It is understood, however, that Lock and Load 30, 89, 144,
144A is not limited to only the precise arrangements and
instrumentalities shown. Other examples of magazines and loader
devices and uses are still understood by one skilled in the art of
ammunition magazine loaders and packaging devices to be within the
scope and spirit shown here.
[0053] FIGS. 1 A through 1 D are sketches of the general Internal
locking/latching magazine device and coupling ammunition container
called a "Lock and Load" 30. In these drawings are shown the
general system and components including: the Internal
locking/latching magazine device and coupling ammunition container
called a "Lock and Load" 30; prototype sample 31 of Internal
locking/latching magazine device and coupling ammunition container
called a "Lock and Load" 30; trigger component 40 of the Internal
locking/latching magazine device and coupling ammunition container
called a "Lock and Load" 30; a push rod component 50 of the
improved magazine loader device 30; baseplate and trigger guard box
60; follower 75A (without stop post 76) of new device 30; contoured
to ammunition package 80; ammunition round 120; and individual
operator/hand 130.
[0054] FIGS. 2 A through 2 G are sketches of a prototype Internal
locking/latching magazine device and coupling ammunition container
called a "Lock and Load" 30 with components and features noted.
Demonstrated in these views are: an Internal locking/latching
magazine device and coupling ammunition container called a "Lock
and Load" 30; drawings 32 of Internal locking/latching magazine
device and coupling ammunition container called a "Lock and Load"
30; trigger component 40 of the Internal locking/latching magazine
device and coupling ammunition container called a "Lock and Load"
30; top plate 41 of the trigger component 40; trigger post 42 of
the trigger component 40; contour 43 for finger of the trigger
component 40 to release ammunition and latch on the device 30; flat
44 for latching of the trigger component 40 to the base plate 63 on
the device 30; a push rod component 50 of the improved magazine
loader device 30; rod handle 51; rod post 52; post extender 53 at
90 degrees/perpendicular to rod post 52; round contour 54 to match
with contour of ammunition round 120; baseplate and trigger guard
box 60; slide configuration 61 to slide ably interconnect guard box
60 with magazine case 71; aperture opening 62 in guard box 60 for
trigger 44; base plate 63 baseplate and trigger guard box 60;
parallel sides 64 of baseplate and trigger guard box 60; bottom 65
of baseplate and trigger guard box 60; interior space 66 of
baseplate and trigger guard box 60; exterior case 71 of traditional
magazine 70; spring 72 of traditional magazine 70; and a follower
75A (without stop post 76) of new device 30. Note that the
free-floating follower 76A is special. The free-floating follower
76A has the middle post 76 cut out. The trigger 40 is attached to
the spring 72. Next, the base plate 63 is at the bottom of the
spring 72 which is what the trigger post 42 goes through in the
aperture 62. That base plate 63 is the top part of the base plate
and trigger guard 60. The trigger 40 latch is now attached to the
spring 72 through the aperture 46. The advantage of the free
floating follower 76A is that it can be used to pick up the
ammunition 120 without touching it and it allows the trigger 40
latch to use the spring 72 to force the trigger 40 to latch with
the flat 44 and the base plate 63 at the aperture 62.
[0055] FIGS. 3 A through 3 C are sketches of a prototype Load and
Lock 31 with the components and features shown from front view.
Viewed here one sees: Internal locking/latching magazine device and
coupling ammunition container called a "Lock and Load" 30;
prototype sample 31 of Internal locking/latching magazine device
and coupling ammunition container called a "Lock and Load" 30;
trigger component 40 of the Internal locking/latching magazine
device and coupling ammunition container called a "Lock and Load"
30; a flat 44 for latching of the trigger component 40 to the base
plate 63 on the device 30; a push rod component 50 of the improved
magazine loader device 30; a baseplate and trigger guard box 60;
base plate 63 feature of the baseplate and trigger guard box 60; an
exterior case 71 of traditional magazine 70; a spring 72 of
traditional magazine 70; and a follower 75A (without stop post 76)
of new device 30.
[0056] FIGS. 4 A through 4 C are sketches of the base plate and
trigger protection component 60 with features shown from several
views. Shown in this group of drawings are: a baseplate and trigger
guard box 60; slide configuration 61 to slide ably interconnect
guard box 60 with magazine case 71; aperture opening 62 in guard
box 60 for trigger 44; base plate 63 baseplate and trigger guard
box 60; parallel sides 64 of baseplate and trigger guard box 60;
bottom 65 of baseplate and trigger guard box 60; interior space 66
of baseplate and trigger guard box 60; and a spring ear 67 of
baseplate and trigger guard box 60.
[0057] FIGS. 5 A through 5 C are sketches of the trigger component
with features indicated and a trigger prototype 40 shown.
Demonstrated are: a trigger component 40 of the Internal
locking/latching magazine device and coupling ammunition container
called a "Lock and Load" 30; a top plate 41 of the trigger
component 40; a trigger post 42 of the trigger component 40; a
contour 43 for finger of the trigger component 40 to release
ammunition and latch on the device 30; a flat 44 for latching of
the trigger component 40 to the base plate 63 on the device 30;
gussets 45 of the trigger component 40; an aperture 46 for end of
spring 72 in the trigger component 40; a spring 72 of traditional
magazine 70; a follower 75 of traditional magazine 70; a follower
75A (without stop post 76) of new device 30; and a stop post 76 of
follower 75,
[0058] FIGS. 6 A through 6 E are sketches of the components and
assembly comprising the internal locking/latching magazine device
and coupling ammunition container called a "Lock and Load" 30.
Portrayed here are: an internal locking/latching magazine device
and coupling ammunition container called a "Lock and Load" 30;
drawings 32 of internal locking/latching magazine device and
coupling ammunition container called a "Lock and Load" 30; trigger
component 40 of the Internal locking/latching magazine device and
coupling ammunition container called a "Lock and Load" 30; a
baseplate and trigger guard box 60; a traditional magazine 70; an
exterior case 71 of traditional magazine 70; a spring 72 of
traditional magazine 70; and a follower 75A (without stop post 76)
of new device 30. Also, FIG. 6 E shows a cross section of the
internal latch "Lock and Load" 30 with all the components
denoted.
[0059] FIGS. 7 A and 7 B are sketches and a prototype 31 of a
typical ammunition magazine with features and components shown from
a generally front view. Provided are: a traditional magazine 70; an
exterior case 71 of traditional magazine 70; the spring 72 of
traditional magazine 70; a base plate 73 of a traditional magazine
70; a follower 75 of traditional magazine 70; and a stop post 76 of
follower 75.
[0060] FIGS. 8 A through 8 E are sketches that portray a contoured
ammunition package and a prototype 31 of the improved magazine 30
coupled together. One views from these drawings: a prototype sample
31 of Internal locking/latching magazine device and coupling
ammunition container called a "Lock and Load" 30; a contoured to
ammunition package 80; an aperture/slot 81 for stop wing/tab 85;
the packaging sidewalls 82 of contoured to ammunition package 80; a
crimped end 83 of contoured to ammunition package 80; a means 84
for securing crimped end 83 and the two sidewalls 82 to create an
open ended envelop or sleeve contoured to ammunition rounds 120; a
stop wing/tab 85; an aperture 86 in stop wing/tab 85 for securing a
filament/fiber/wire/string/or equal 88; an open contour 87
contiguous to rounds 120; a securing filament/fiber/wire/string/or
equal 88; a quick release 96 tab; ammunition rounds 120; a typical
box/container 125 for ammunition rounds 120; and a rounds holder
126 such as Styrofoam with recessed holes/pocket for each round
120.
[0061] FIGS. 9 A through 9 C are more sketches of the contoured
ammunition package 80. Here are details as follows: the contoured
to ammunition package 80; an aperture/slot 81 for stop wing/tab 85;
packaging sidewalls 82 of contoured to ammunition package 80; a
crimped end 83 of contoured to ammunition package 80; a means 84
for securing crimped end 83 and two sidewalls 82 to create an open
ended envelop or sleeve contoured to ammunition rounds 120; a stop
wing/tab 85; an aperture 86 in stop wing/tab 85 for securing
filament/fiber/wire/string/or equal 88; an open contour 87
contiguous to rounds 120; a securing filament/fiber/wire/string/or
equal 88; and the ammunition rounds 120. One may note that there
are two views of the packaging. The FIG. 9 B is looking down the
throat of the package seeing where the ammunition rounds are
located. The FIG. 9 A is a side view showing the rounds stopped by
where the tab 85 that would go into the bottom slot 86 and hold the
rounds 120 above the slot 86. The second tab slot 86 one sees would
be a stop for extra rounds 120 that would be in the packaging. The
packaging will include a built in rod 50 to lock the Magazine. FIG.
9 C shows the optional quick release 96 tab. This has a tab with a
pin which will disengage or automatically pull the quick release 96
out as the pusher mechanism or the contoured package 80 passes and
pops the pin so the tab is flipped out of the slot or slit 81 and
the ammunition 120 is freed to drop into the magazine 70.
[0062] FIGS. 10 A and 10 B are sketches of a single round loading
ammunition package 90 to be coupled with the Internal
locking/latching magazine device called a "Lock and Load" 30. These
drawings show: an ammunition loading package 90 for single round
120 loading into Internal locking/latching magazine device and
coupling ammunition container called a "Lock and Load" 30; a round
holding and guiding configuration/ledges 91; a package surface 92;
the pocket 95 for single rounds 120; and the ammunition rounds
120.
[0063] FIGS. 11 A and 11 B are sketches of both a single stack 100
and double stack 110 ammunition package to be coupled with the
Internal locking/latching magazine device called a "Lock and Load"
30. This type works for all pistols and single stack magazines.
Displayed here are the following components and features: an
ammunition loading package 100 for double stacked rounds 120; a
plethora of collapsible flaps 101; a closed end 102; a pair of
closed sides 103; an openable end 104; an ammunition loading
package 110 for single stacked rounds 120; a plethora of
collapsible flaps 111; a closed end 112; a pair of closed sides
113; an openable end 114; and several ammunition rounds 120.
Packaging 100 is for the double stack magazine. It goes inside of
the magazine. The packaging 110 for the single stack goes on the
outside of the magazine. The side flaps 101, 111 can be a Styrofoam
or cardboard insert that will collapse as the magazine presses down
in releasing each round. Also design the packaging 100, 110 allows
it to split open as the magazine presses in releasing the ammo 120.
The point of the flaps 101, 111 is that the rounds 120 are being
held by the packaging so they will stay in place until the magazine
opens or collapses it to release the ammo 120.
[0064] FIGS. 12 A and 12 B are sketches of the collar or cuff
external locking/latching magazine device 89 and coupling
ammunition container 80. Shown here are the following components
and features: an external latching cuff/collar 89 to accept
packaging 80 and then, in combination with packaging 80, push down
and load ammunition rounds 120 directly into magazine 70 or
sleeves; an external latch 140 for cuff/collar device 89--may be
metal, steel, spring steel, plastic, composite material easy to
form with spring properties; an end keeper angle 141 of external
latch 140; an outside screw 150 presses tightly against walls 82 to
adjust the opening size 87 needed to hold the package 80 and the
magazine 70 square to each other and keep openings in each 70, 80
(87) in line for the ammunition rounds 120 to pass easily; an
outside follower button 151 of collar 89, the button 151 engages
the aperture 78 of the magazine 70 during loading; a universal
aperture 78 at load end/top of magazine 70 for receiving external
latch mechanisms is not visible; an essentially rectangular
structure 155 of external latch collar 89 holding pressure button
150 and latch 151; a magazine 70; a slot for the hold tab 85, and
the exterior surface 82 of the contoured ammunition package 80.
[0065] FIGS. 13 A through 13 H are sketches and drawings of the
prototypes for the external locking/latching sleeve device 144,
144A and coupling ammunition container 80. Provided and
demonstrated in these sketches are: a universal aperture 78 at load
end/top of magazine 70 for receiving external latch mechanisms
latch tab 143; an external latch tab 143 that engages universal
aperture 78 on magazine 70; an external locking/latching sleeve
device 144 and coupling ammunition container called a "Lock and
Load" 144 with extended support legs 153; an external
locking/latching sleeve device 144A and coupling ammunition
container called a "Lock and Load" 144 without extension support;
an internal, horizontal cross rod 145 of external latching sleeve
devices 144, 144A to maintain pressure on the ammunition rounds 120
at a slight angle; an external rod 146 of external latching sleeve
devices 144, 144A (at least one or up to three vertical rods
aligning magazine 70 with sleeve 144, 144A during push down on
ammunition rounds 120); a load base 152 with external
leg/extensions 153 features of external locking/latching sleeve
device 144; a load base 152A of external locking/latching sleeve
device 144A with no extensions; an external leg/extensions 153
feature to hold rods 146, 145; a housing 154 portion between load
base 152, 152A and sleeve cap and plate 157; a push plate 156 with
external leg/extensions 153 features; a push plate 156A with no
extensions; a sleeve cap and plate 157; one or more fasteners 158
for sleeve cap 157; one or more fasteners 159 for rods 146, 145; a
magazine 70; a slot for the hold tab 85, and the exterior surface
82 of the contoured ammunition package 80.
[0066] There are various materials are anticipated for the devices
30, 89, 144, 144A as well as the ammunition packages 80. Durable
materials are anticipated for the devices 30, 89, 144, 144A which
include steel, steel alloys, aluminum, brass, plastic, reinforced
plastic, and composite materials. Disposable materials for the
contoured ammunition package 80 anticipated are, but are not
limited to, thin, non-reinforced plastic, compressed cardboard,
compressed fiber boards, and biodegradable composite materials.
[0067] FIG. 14 is a sketch of an ammunition loading machine 160
with the external and internal locking/latching magazine devices
30, 144, 144A and coupling ammunition container. Shown here are: an
ammunition package filling machine 160; a sheet loader station 185;
a powered and timed roller conveyor 165; a box stop 170; the
ammunition pneumatic air pressured round loader 175; a top 80T
closer and securing the top 80T to bottom 80B mechanism at station
180 of the machine 160; a contoured to ammunition package 80; a top
80T of contoured to ammunition package 80; a bottom 80B of
contoured to ammunition package 80, and the ammunition rounds 120.
As the open container 80 with a top 80T and bottom 80B passes the
pneumatic loader 175, the rounds 120 are forced into the box 80.
Next the package 80 runs across the closing and sealing station 180
and the rounds 120 are secured in the package 80 and ready for
pallet or container pack out or additional labeling. An additional
station is anticipated after the top is fastened. Here the
additional station or a secondary operation will permit the spring
external latch 140 or trigger 40 and latch flat 44 to be
incorporated with the packaging and be automated to attach to a
magazine at an internal or external latch automatic unload station
190. An Assembly line type machine will bring an empty magazine
under a rod that will depress the follower down. A sleeve that is
attached to a hopper of the machine, will go into the magazine and
drop ammo rounds in and pull out. Then the rod will be lifted out
by the machine. The machine will then conveyed by a belt. With the
full magazine out of the way an empty magazine will come under the
machines rod and sleeve.
[0068] The details mentioned here are exemplary and not limiting.
Other specific components and manners specific to describing an
Internal locking/latching magazine device and coupling ammunition
container called a "Lock and Load" 30, 89, 144, 144A may be added
as a person having ordinary skill in the field of the art of
ammunition magazine loaders and packaging devices and their uses
well appreciates.
Operation of the Preferred Embodiment
[0069] The Internal locking/latching magazine device and coupling
ammunition container called a "Lock and Load" 30 and the external
latch cuff/collar 89 and external sleeve devices 144, 144A have
been described in the above embodiment. The manner of how the
devices operate are described below. One notes well that the
description above and the operation described here must be taken
together to fully illustrate the concept of the Lock and Load 30,
89, 144, 144A. The preferred embodiment of an Internal
locking/latching magazine device 30 and coupling ammunition
container called a "Lock and Load" is comprised of (a) an exterior
case 71 of a traditional magazine 70 and a spring 72 of traditional
magazine; (b) a modified follower 75A (without stop post 76); (c) a
trigger component 40 further comprised of a top plate 41, a trigger
post 42, a flat 44 for latching of the trigger component 40 to a
base plate feature 63, and an aperture 46 to connect to the spring
72; (d) a baseplate and trigger guard box 60 further comprised of a
slide configuration 61 to slide ably interconnect guard box 60 with
magazine case 71, an aperture opening 62 in guard box 60 for
trigger post 42, a base plate 63 feature, and a trigger guard box;
a push rod component 50; and (e) a contoured to ammunition package
80 further comprised of sidewalls 82, an end 83, a means 84 to
secure the sidewalls, a stop/tab with an aperture, and a securing
filament 88 attached to the aperture 86 in stop wing/tab 85, and an
opening 87 opposite the closed end 83 is contoured for ammunition
rounds 120 wherein the Internal locking/latching magazine device
and coupling ammunition container called a "Lock and Load" 30 can
disengage the spring by using the push rod to force down the
ammunition rounds, engaging the trigger to lock with the baseplate
and guard and hold the spring in compression so that the ammunition
rounds can easily fall from the contoured package and into the
magazine, and after the ammunition rounds are in the magazine case,
the trigger can be released so the spring re-extends to hold the
ammunition rounds against the top opening of the magazine.
[0070] An alternative device is a collar 89 comprised of: (a) a
rectangular collar 155 that is configured to lightly press fit and
encircle the perimeter of a contoured ammunition package 80 with an
open end; (b) a tightening fastener 150 to square the collar 88
with an open end of a traditional ammunition magazine 70 which has
an aperture 78 near the open end; and (c) a latch 140 which can
removably secure the collar 89 to the aperture 78 at the open end
of the ammunition magazine 70 wherein the collar 89 is first placed
onto the contoured package 80 then latched to the open end of the
magazine 70 at the aperture 78, and then the package 80 is pushed
through the collar 89 and into the open end of the magazine 70 thus
depressing the spring 72 and releasing ammunition rounds 120 into
the magazine 70 and filling the magazine.
[0071] Another alternative is the external locking/latching sleeve
device 144, 144A comprised of: (a) a load base 152, 152A with and
without extended support legs 153 and a tab slot 81; (b) an
external latch mechanism 143 attached to the base 152, 152A; (c) a
housing 154 connected integrally at one end to the load base 152,
152A and at an opposite end to a cap and plate 157 by fasteners
159; (d) a pusher plate 156 encircling the housing 154; (e) at
least one push rod 146 attached at one end to the pusher plate 156
with fasteners 158; (f) an optional horizontal rod 145 attached to
the pusher plate 156; and (g) a quick release tab 96 wherein the
device 144, 144A is aligned with an ammunition magazine 70 at the
open end of the magazine 70, then the latch 143 of the device 144,
144A is engaged with an aperture 78 of the magazine 70, then the
push plate 156 with the rods 146 is pressed toward the magazine 70
and a spring 72 of the magazine 70 is depressed as the ammunition
rounds 120 begin to release, next the pusher plate reaches the load
base 152, 152A and all the rounds 120 are completely released into
the magazine thus filling the magazine 70 full of ammunition rounds
120.
[0072] The Internal locking/latching magazine device 30 and
coupling ammunition container called a "Lock and Load" operates as
follows: Place the rod 50 at the top of the magazine over the
follower 76A. Press rod down through magazine until trigger 44
locks with the baseplate 63 through the aperture 62. Place magazine
over top of individual rounds 120 in package 80, 90, 100,110. The
magazine will pick up rounds 120. The operator 130 keeps pressing
over each round individually until magazine is loaded. Press
Trigger 40 at the contour 43 to release follower 76A. Magazine is
now ready to be used. An alternate way: line package up with top of
magazine over the follower 76A. Press package down through magazine
until trigger 40 locks. Remove packaging as rounds fall down into
magazine. Press Trigger 40 at the contour 43 to release follower
76A. Magazine is ready to use.
[0073] The contour ammunition package 80 operates as follows: There
is a tab 85 that is all that is in slots 86 in the bottom of the
packaging 83. The packaging is in a triangle shape to match the
bullet rounds 120. The cardboard or metal tab 85 will go through
the slots 86 of the packaging. The packaging is inserted down
inside the magazine. One then can pull on the filament 88 to remove
the tab 85 from the slots 86. The bullet rounds 120 fall down into
the magazine. Also if there are rounds left in the packaging when
it comes out of a magazine one can re-insert the tab 85 and hold
them. There will be a tab at the top of the packaging that will
hold the top of the rounds from falling or tumbling back out of the
package. The rod in package also include an opening on the bottom
of the packaging that will be used to insert the rod up into the
packaging and up into the unlocked magazine. This will press a few
remaining rounds of ammunition up against the trigger lock. This is
a safety feature. If there is only half or less filled package of
ammo the tension on the spring can be slowly released by pressing
the rod out and through the magazine and packaging. Also for
clarification the magazine goes into the packaging the magazine and
will simply be pressed in and taken out, no need to be turned
upside down. The operation of the external latch devices 89, 144,
144A are described next.
[0074] FIG. 15 is a series of sketches showing the steps to load
ammunition 120 into a magazine 70 with the external collar 89. The
steps are as follows:
TABLE-US-00003 Step Description of operating step 1 An operator 130
places the collar 89 onto a sleeve 80 and presses the collar onto
magazine to be locked by the thumb screw 151. He holds it in one
hand and obtains a magazine 70 in the other. 2 Operator 130 aligns
collar 89 and sleeve 80 over magazine 70 3 Operator 130 engages
extension latch 140 into magazine 70 aperture 78 4 operator 130
pushes sleeve 80 toward magazine 70, quick tab 96 disengages, and
ammunition rounds 120 begin to fill magazine 70 5 operator 130
continues to push sleeve 80 and quick tab 96 falls away 6 collar 89
bottoms out and is contiguous to magazine 70 7 operator 130 begins
to pull/retract sleeve 80 from magazine 70 8 operator releases
latch 141 from magazine 70 9 operator 130 pulls sleeve 80 and
collar 89 away from filled magazine 70, 120 10 sleeve 80 and collar
89 are separated from filled magazine 70, 120
[0075] FIG. 16 is a series of sketches showing the steps to load a
magazine with the external loading sleeve 144, 144a loaded with
ammunition 120 into a banana magazine 70.
TABLE-US-00004 Step Description of operating step A Operator 130
has external sleeve device 144A and magazine 70 ready to load
ammunition 120 from device B operator aligns device 144A with
magazine 70 and engages load base 152A with top/open end of
magazine 70 C operator 130 removes tab 85 from ammunition sleeve
device 144A D operator 130 engages latch 143 into magazine aperture
78 E operator 130 begins to push/force pusher plate 156 toward
magazine 70 forcing ammunition 120 into magazine opening F operator
130 bottoms out pusher plate 156 against load base 152A and
magazine 70 G operator nudges/releases latch 143 and pulls sleeve
device 144A away from magazine 70 and ammo rounds 120 H external
ammunition sleeve device 152A and full magazine 70 with thirty
rounds 120 are separated
[0076] Many types of ammunition rounds are anticipated to be used
with the Internal and external locking/latching magazine devices
30, 89, 144, 144A and coupling ammunition container called a "Lock
and Load". As of now, there are no known common rounds of
ammunition 120 that are not usable with a similar system 30, 89,
144, 144A. With this description it is to be understood that the
Internal and external locking/latching magazine devices 30, 89,
144, 144A and coupling ammunition container called a "Lock and
Load" is not to be limited to only the disclosed embodiment of
product. The features of the Lock and Load devices 30, 89, 144,
144A are intended to cover various modifications and equivalent
arrangements included within the spirit and scope of the
description.
[0077] While certain novel features of this invention have been
shown and described and are pointed out in the annexed claims, it
is not intended to be limited to the details above, since it will
be understood that various omissions, modifications, substitutions
and changes in the forms and details of the device illustrated and
in its operation can be made by those skilled in the art without
departing in any way from the spirit of the present invention.
Without further analysis, the foregoing will so fully reveal the
gist of the present invention that others can, by applying current
knowledge, readily adapt it for various applications without
omitting features that, from the standpoint of prior art, fairly
constitute essential characteristics of the generic or specific
aspects of this invention.
[0078] Unless defined otherwise, all technical and scientific terms
used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of
ordinary skill in the art to which these inventions belong.
Although any methods and materials similar or equivalent to those
described herein can also be used in the practice or testing of the
present inventions, the preferred methods and materials are now
described above in the foregoing paragraphs.
[0079] Other embodiments of the invention are possible. Although
the description above contains much specificity, these should not
be construed as limiting the scope of the invention, but as merely
providing illustrations of some of the presently preferred
embodiments of this invention. It is also contemplated that various
combinations or sub-combinations of the specific features and
aspects of the embodiments may be made and still fall within the
scope of the inventions. It should be understood that various
features and aspects of the disclosed embodiments can be combined
with or substituted for one another in order to form varying modes
of the disclosed inventions. Thus, it is intended that the scope of
at least some of the present inventions herein disclosed should not
be limited by the particular disclosed embodiments described
above.
[0080] The terms recited in the claims should be given their
ordinary and customary meaning as determined by reference to
relevant entries (e.g., definition of "plane" as a carpenter's tool
would not be relevant to the use of the term "plane" when used to
refer to an airplane, etc.) in dictionaries (e.g., widely used
general reference dictionaries and/or relevant technical
dictionaries), commonly understood meanings by those in the art,
etc., with the understanding that the broadest meaning imparted by
any one or combination of these sources should be given to the
claim terms (e.g., two or more relevant dictionary entries should
be combined to provide the broadest meaning of the combination of
entries, etc.) subject only to the following exceptions: (a) if a
term is used herein in a manner more expansive than its ordinary
and customary meaning, the term should be given its ordinary and
customary meaning plus the additional expansive meaning, or (b) if
a term has been explicitly defined to have a different meaning by
reciting the term followed by the phrase "as used herein shall
mean" or similar language (e.g., "herein this term means," "as
defined herein," "for the purposes of this disclosure [the term]
shall mean," etc.). References to specific examples, use of "i.e.,"
use of the word "invention," etc., are not meant to invoke
exception (b) or otherwise restrict the scope of the recited claim
terms. Other than situations where exception (b) applies, nothing
contained herein should be considered a disclaimer or disavowal of
claim scope. Accordingly, the subject matter recited in the claims
is not coextensive with and should not be interpreted to be
coextensive with any particular embodiment, feature, or combination
of features shown herein. This is true even if only a single
embodiment of the particular feature or combination of features is
illustrated and described herein. Thus, the appended claims should
be read to be given their broadest interpretation in view of the
prior art and the ordinary meaning of the claim terms.
[0081] Unless otherwise indicated, all numbers or expressions, such
as those expressing dimensions, physical characteristics, etc. used
in the specification (other than the claims) are understood as
modified in all instances by the term "approximately." At the very
least, and not as an attempt to limit the application of the
doctrine of equivalents to the claims, each numerical parameter
recited in the specification or claims which is modified by the
term "approximately" should at least be construed in light of the
number of recited significant digits and by applying ordinary
rounding techniques.
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