Ported press adapter press mandrel system and method of using same
AssigneeK&M Shooting Products, LLC
InventorsRoger G. Miller, Jr., David A. Allen
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Abstract
A Ported Press Adapter Expand Mandrel System (PPAEMS) includes a Ported Press Adapter (PPA) as a significant advancement beyond the Expand Mandrel Window Riser (EMWR) by adding multiple radial holes to provide increased light intrusion, full 360° visibility, and balanced stress distribution with a pattern of port holes, slots, or other openings. Additional clarity is provided by an ancillary light source directed into the working area. Utilizing a small diameter Mandrel Holder (MH) allows for a wide range of mandrel diameters for installation in tight working areas (coax and progressive presses) and improves axially precision with a fine thread pitch.
Claims18
A ported press adapter expand mandrel system (PPAEMS) for use in reloading of firearm ammunition comprising:
- a ported press adapter having a threaded body;
- a mandrel holder inserted within the ported press adapter;
- an expand mandrel configured within the mandrel holder where the position of the expand mandrel is viewable though a plurality of port openings forming a circle in the ported press adapter such that the plurality of ports are configured directly adjacent to a plurality of external threads used for insertion into a reloading press;
- wherein the expand mandrel is inserted within a spent casing to precisely size the case neck for ammunition reloading.
A ported press adapter expand mandrel system (PPAEMS) for use in reloading of firearm ammunition comprising:
- a ported press adapter having a threaded body and a plurality of port openings for viewing within its interior where the a plurality of port openings form a circle in the threaded body such that the plurality of ports are configured directly adjacent to a plurality of external threads used for insertion into a reloading press;
- a mandrel holder having a threaded body attached to the port press adapter;
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- wherein an expand mandrel within the mandrel holder moves to size the case neck of a firearm cartridge such that a portion of the mandrel is viewable through at least one port opening.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.