U.S. patent application number 17/490065 was filed with the patent office on 2022-04-07 for device for holding a primer on a muzzle-loading firearm.
This patent application is currently assigned to Morrison Innovations, LLC. The applicant listed for this patent is Morrison Innovations, LLC. Invention is credited to Dave Morrison.
Application Number | 20220107158 17/490065 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 1000006035997 |
Filed Date | 2022-04-07 |
United States Patent
Application |
20220107158 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
Morrison; Dave |
April 7, 2022 |
Device for Holding a Primer on a Muzzle-Loading Firearm
Abstract
A reusable device for holding a primer on a muzzle-loading
firearm that allows the operator of the firearm to safely and
efficiently hold and retain a primer for ease of use with the
firearm. The device has a self-adhesive layer at one end for
attaching to the body of a firearm and incorporates a magnet which
holds the primer in place at a position on the body of the firearm
at the option of the operator. The device can incorporate a layer
of elastomeric material that seals the primer from moisture or a
ring affixed to the primer-facing end of the magnet that prevents
movement of the primer along a horizontal axis. The device may also
be incorporated in the body of the firearm at the point of
manufacture.
Inventors: |
Morrison; Dave; (Rison,
AR) |
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Applicant: |
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Morrison Innovations, LLC |
Rison |
AR |
US |
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Assignee: |
Morrison Innovations, LLC
Rison
AR
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Family ID: |
1000006035997 |
Appl. No.: |
17/490065 |
Filed: |
September 30, 2021 |
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63087533 |
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Current U.S.
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1/1 |
Current CPC
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F41C 9/085 20130101 |
International
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F41C 9/08 20060101
F41C009/08 |
Claims
1. A device for holding a primer on a muzzle-loading firearm,
comprising: a substantially circular shaped magnet of approximately
1/8 inch thickness and a diameter greater than the diameter of a
primer; the magnet having a bottom surface at least partially
covered in a self-adhesive layer for affixing the bottom surface of
the magnet to part of a muzzle-loading firearm; and the magnet
having a top surface for holding the primer to the magnet by
magnetic attraction.
2. The device of claim 1 wherein a hollow substantially cylindrical
shaped body having an open top end and an open lower end with the
lower end affixed with adhesive to the top surface of the magnet,
with the hollow substantially cylindrical shaped body having an
inner diameter that is greater than diameter of a 209 primer and a
height less than height of a 209 primer.
3. The device of claim 2 wherein the hollow substantially
cylindrical shaped body is made of a plastic material.
4. The device of claim 1 wherein a layer of a moisture-sealing
elastomeric material is affixed with adhesive to the top surface of
the magnet and with the moisture-sealing elastomeric material
having a diameter substantially similar to the magnet and a
thickness allowing magnetic attraction of the primer and with the
primer held to the top surface of the layer of elastomeric material
by magnetic attraction in a manner that prevents moisture
infiltration into the primer.
5. The device of claim 4 wherein the moisture-sealing elastomeric
material is rubber.
6. A method of using the device of claim 1 wherein the bottom of
the substantially circular shaped magnet is affixed to a surface,
and the top surface of the substantially circular shaped magnet
holds a primer by magnetic attraction.
7. A method of using the device of claim 1 wherein the bottom of
the substantially circular shaped magnet is affixed to the surface
of the breech, forearm, stock or scope of a muzzle-loading firearm
and the top surface of the substantially circular shaped magnet
holds a primer by magnetic attraction.
8. A method of using the device of claim 2 wherein the bottom of
the substantially circular shaped magnet is affixed to a surface,
and the top surface of the substantially circular shaped magnet
holds a primer by magnetic attraction and with the substantially
cylindrical shaped body preventing removal of the primer from the
magnet on the horizontal axis.
9. A method of using the device of claim 2 wherein the bottom of
the substantially circular shaped magnet is affixed to the surface
of the breech, forearm, stock or scope of a muzzle-loading firearm
and the top surface of the substantially circular shaped magnet
holds a primer by magnetic attraction and with the substantially
cylindrical shaped body preventing removal of the primer from the
magnet on the horizontal axis.
10. A method of using the device of claim 4 wherein the bottom of
the substantially circular shaped magnet is affixed to a surface,
and the top surface of the substantially circular shaped magnet
holds a primer by magnetic attraction through the layer of
moisture-sealing elastomeric material.
11. A method of using the device of claim 4 wherein the bottom of
the substantially circular shaped magnet is affixed to the surface
of the breech, forearm, stock or scope of a muzzle-loading firearm,
and the top surface of the substantially circular shaped magnet
holds a primer by magnetic attraction through the layer of
moisture-sealing elastomeric material.
12. A method of manufacture of the device of claim 1 wherein a
metal layer is affixed to the bottom surface of the magnet and the
metal layer is incorporated into the frame of a firearm through
adhesive or welding means.
13. A method of manufacture of the device of claim 2 wherein a
metal layer is affixed to the bottom surface of the magnet and the
metal layer is incorporated into the frame of a firearm through
adhesive or welding means.
14. A method of manufacture of the device of claim 4 wherein a
metal layer is affixed to the bottom surface of the magnet and the
metal layer is incorporated into the frame of a firearm through
adhesive or welding means.
Description
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
[0001] The present disclosure relates to the field of accessories
for use with a muzzle-loading firearm. The disclosure relates to a
holder for a primer that affixes to a location on the body of a
muzzle-loading firearm and retains the primer through magnetic
attraction. The primer holder prevents loss of the primer and
allows for a safe and efficient means of storing a primer for quick
retrieval.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0002] A more efficient means of storing primers for muzzle-loading
firearms is needed, particularly for the fields of sport hunting or
big game hunting that is often conducted in difficult terrain or
adverse weather conditions, such as extremely cold and/or wet
conditions. Most official deer hunting seasons in the United States
begin in or around mid-October and last through December. Current
technology does not allow for the storage of a primer at multiple
locations on the body of a firearm. There is a need for a means of
storing a primer within close proximity of the place of use on the
firearm, that allows for quick retrieval, and that does not
interfere with the functionality of the firearm.
[0003] A muzzle-loading firearm, also known as a muzzleloader, is
an open system firearm in which the propellant and projectile are
loaded from the muzzle end of the rifle. An open system firearm has
an opening at both ends, such as the nipple, or touch hole and the
muzzle. Inline muzzleloaders are a modern type of muzzle-loading
firearm with an ignition system that uses a breech plug that places
a shotgun primer directly in line behind the main propellant
charge.
[0004] A primer initiates the propellant combustion that will push
a projectile, or bullet, out of a gun barrel. Primers called "209
primers" are frequently used with modern in-line 0.50-caliber
models of muzzleloaders that are designed for use with 209 shotgun
primers.
[0005] A 209 primer is small in size, measuring approximately 0.3
inches in length and just under 0.25 inches in diameter.
[0006] Due to its small size, a primer is easy to lose. Further,
the small size of the primer, as well as the adverse weather
conditions that can occur during hunting, frequently make it
difficult for a firearm operator to retrieve a primer quickly and
insert the primer in the breech of a muzzleloader. For example, if
an operator keeps a primer in a clothing pocket and attempts to
retrieve the primer in freezing weather with cold hands, there is a
high likelihood of loss of the primer. As a result of this type of
concern, operators frequently do not remove the primer from the
breech of the firearm which is unsafe. Thus, there is a need for an
integrated primer holding device that provides ready availability
of the primer and is a safer alternative to keeping the primer in
the firearm after use.
[0007] Existing technology is limited for securing a primer to the
outside of a muzzleloader. For example, U.S. Pat. No. 5,544,441
teaches a spare primer holder that uses friction of rubber material
to hold the primers to the scope of a rifle only rather than a
primer holder that is capable of being affixed to other locations
on the body of a muzzleloader at the option of an operator.
Further, U.S. Pat. No. 5,544,441 teaches a design that is open to
the elements and does not keep primers dry, which negatively
affects the performance of a primer. U.S. Patent Application Number
2008/0092420 teaches a magnet that simply holds the primer in the
breech, or firing position, of a firearm and does not allow for
placement on other surfaces of the firearm at the option of the
operator.
[0008] Thus, current technology does not allow an operator to
easily remove a primer from a holder while also protecting the
primer's optimal functionality.
[0009] The present invention will provide a device that will allow
the operator of a muzzle-loading firearm to safely and efficiently
hold a primer on the body of the firearm.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
[0010] The invention disclosed herein relates to a device used to
hold a primer at a location chosen by the operator on the body of a
muzzle-loading firearm, allowing for safe storage and quick
removal.
[0011] In a first aspect, the invention is circular shaped magnet
disc of approximately 1/8 inch thickness and a diameter greater
than the standard 0.241 inch diameter of a 209 primer and with the
magnet having a bottom surface covered in a self-adhesive layer and
having a top surface capable of holding a primer on the vertical
axis by magnetic attraction.
[0012] A second aspect involves affixing a hollow, cylindrical body
to the top surface of the magnet and with the cylindrical body
having an inner diameter that is greater than the standard 0.241
inch diameter of a 209 primer and a height less than the standard
0.30 inch height of a 209 primer. The cylindrical body prevents
removal of the primer from the magnet along the horizontal
axis.
[0013] A third aspect involves affixing a layer of a
moisture-sealing elastomeric material to the top surface of the
magnet and with the primer held on the vertical axis to the top
surface of the layer of elastomeric material by magnetic
attraction. The elastomeric layer seals the primer from
moisture.
[0014] A fourth aspect involves affixing a metal layer to the
bottom surface of the magnet and incorporating the metal layer into
the frame of a firearm through adhesive or welding means.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0015] FIG. 1 shows a side view of the magnet and the adhesive
indicated on the bottom end of the magnet.
[0016] FIG. 2 shows a side view of the magnet with a hollow
cylindrical body affixed to the top end of the magnet.
[0017] FIG. 3 shows a side view of the magnet with an elastomeric
layer attached to the top end of the magnet.
[0018] FIG. 4 shows a side view of the magnet and the adhesive
indicated on the bottom end of the magnet with the primer held
through magnetic attraction on the vertical axis.
[0019] FIG. 5 shows a side view of the magnet with a hollow
cylindrical body affixed to the top end of the magnet with the
primer held through magnetic attraction on the vertical axis.
[0020] FIG. 6 shows a side view of the magnet with an elastomeric
layer attached to the top end of the magnet held through magnetic
attraction on the vertical axis.
[0021] FIG. 7 shows a top view of the device attached to the breech
of a muzzle-loading firearm.
[0022] FIG. 8 shows a top view of the device attached to the
forearm of a muzzle-loading firearm.
[0023] FIG. 9 shows a top view of the device attached to the scope
of a muzzle-loading firearm.
[0024] FIG. 10 shows a top view of the device attached to the stock
of a muzzle-loading firearm.
[0025] Terms used in this application are defined below.
[0026] Muzzle-loading firearm: Also known as a muzzleloader and is
an open system firearm in which the propellant and projectile are
loaded from the muzzle end of the rifle. An open system firearm has
an opening at both ends, such as the nipple, or touch hole and the
muzzle.
[0027] Inline muzzleloader: Inline muzzleloaders are a modern type
of muzzle-loading firearm with an ignition system that uses a
breech plug that places a shotgun primer directly in line behind
the main propellant charge.
[0028] Primer: A primer initiates the propellant combustion that
will push a projectile, or bullet, out of a gun barrel.
[0029] 209 Primer: A type of primer frequently used with modern
inline 0.50-caliber models of muzzleloaders that are designed for
use with 209 shotgun primers
[0030] Breech: Rear end of the barrel of a firearm.
[0031] Forearm: Front portion of the stock of a firearm that
extends under the barrel in front of the receiver, the metal
housing for the working parts of the action, and usually held by
the non-trigger hand to help support the firearm.
[0032] Scope: A telescopic sight, commonly called a scope, is an
optical sighting device that is based on a refracting telescope.
Telescopic sights are used with all types of systems that require
accurate aiming but are most commonly found on firearms,
particularly rifles.
[0033] Stock: Handle of a firearm.
[0034] All other terms not defined in this specification are given
their usual and customary definitions as used by one of ordinary
skill in the field.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
[0035] The present disclosure describes and claims a device for the
efficient holding of a primer to the body of a muzzle-loading
firearm.
[0036] The device can be an aftermarket improvement for a
muzzle-loading firearm or it can be factory installed.
[0037] The invention allows for the operator of a muzzle-loading
firearm to quickly retrieve and safely store a primer. This is
advantageous when, for example, the firearm operator is hunting in
cold weather or other adverse conditions. Due to its small size, a
primer is easy to lose.
[0038] In one application, the device is a circular shaped magnet
disc of approximately 1/8 inch thickness and a diameter greater
than the diameter of a primer and with the magnet having a bottom
surface covered in a self-adhesive layer and having a top surface
capable of holding a primer on the vertical axis by magnetic
attraction.
[0039] In another application, a hollow, cylindrical body is
affixed to the top surface of the magnet and with the cylindrical
body having an inner diameter that is greater than the standard
0.241 inch diameter of a 209 primer and a height less than the
standard 0.30 inch height of a 209 primer. The cylindrical body
prevents removal of the primer from the magnet along the horizontal
axis. The cylindrical body may be made of plastic.
[0040] In a third application, a layer of a moisture-sealing
elastomeric material is affixed to the top surface of the magnet
and with the primer held on the vertical axis to the top surface of
the layer of elastomeric material by magnetic attraction. The
elastomeric layer seals the primer from moisture. The elastomeric
layer may be rubber.
[0041] FIG. 1 is a diagram of one aspect of the device 100 claimed
in this application. This aspect shows the magnet disc 5 with a
diameter of 0.5 inches 15 and a height of 1/8 inches 25. An
adhesive coating 10 is applied to the bottom 35 of the magnet
5.
[0042] FIG. 2 is a diagram of one embodiment of the invention
showing a hollow cylindrical body 30 affixed to the top of the
magnet 5. The body 30 has a height 45 less than the 0.3 inch height
of a standard 209 primer and an inner diameter 55 greater than the
average 0.25 inch diameter of a standard 209 primer. The body 30
prevents removal of the primer from the magnet 5 along a horizontal
axis 65.
[0043] FIG. 3 is a diagram of another embodiment of the invention
showing an elastomeric layer 50 affixed to the top of the magnet
5.
[0044] FIG. 4 shows a side view of a primer 60 held by magnetic
attraction to the top of the magnet 5 on the vertical axis 75.
[0045] FIG. 5 shows a side view of a primer 60 held by magnetic
attraction to the top of the magnet 5 on the vertical axis 75 and
with the hollow cylindrical body 30 encircling the primer at the
point of attachment to the magnet 5.
[0046] FIG. 6 shows a side view of a primer 60 held by magnetic
attraction to the top of the magnet 5 on the vertical axis 75
through an elastomeric layer 50 affixed to the top of the magnet
5.
[0047] FIG. 7 shows an embodiment of the invention where the device
100 is attached to the breech 70 of a muzzle-loading firearm
120.
[0048] FIG. 8 shows an embodiment of the invention where the device
100 is attached to the forearm 80 of a muzzle-loading firearm
120.
[0049] FIG. 9 shows an embodiment of the invention where the device
100 is attached to the scope 90 of a muzzle-loading firearm
120.
[0050] FIG. 10 shows an embodiment of the invention where the
device 100 is attached to the stock 110 of a muzzle-loading firearm
120.
[0051] While the foregoing written description of the invention
enables one of ordinary skill to make and use what is considered
presently to be the best mode thereof, those of ordinary skill will
understand and appreciate the existence of variations,
combinations, and equivalents of the specific embodiment, method,
and examples herein. The invention should therefore not be limited
by the above described embodiment, method, and examples, but by all
embodiments and methods within the scope and spirit of the
invention.
[0052] All references, patents, and patent publications described
herein are incorporated by reference in total.
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