Quick release connector for firearm cleaning kit and method for using the same
AssigneeThe Otis Patent Trust
InventorNicholas Williams
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Abstract
Embodiments of the application can include a cleaning kit for a firearm and methods for using the same. Embodiments of a cleaning kit can include an elongated (e.g., flexible) shaft and different cleaning tips releasably attachable to and detachable from the shaft. First and second universal couplings can be respectively attached to ends of the shaft and cleaning tips to releasably attach the cleaning tips to the shaft. An adapter can have the first or second universal coupling on a first end and a retrofit coupler (e.g., internal or external threaded bore) on the second opposite end.
Claims19
A firearm barrel cleaner comprising:
- a shaft substantially unyielding in an axial direction;
- at least one cleaning attachment;
- at least one universal couplings, each coupling to include an engagement recess, said at least one universal coupling fixedly attached to the shaft or at least one cleaning attachment;
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- at least one universal tip fixedly attached to the other of the shaft or the at least one cleaning attachment, each of said universal cleaning tip to include a stem connector, the stem connector comprising,
- a first engaging portion, and
- a second portion projecting from one end of each universal cleaning tip to the first engaging portion, where the second portion is smaller than the first portion, the engagement recess comprising,
- a radial opening, and
- a longitudinal slot extending between the radial opening and an end of the universal coupling, a first outer portion of the longitudinal slot sized to pass the second portion and a second inner portion of the longitudinal slot sized to hold the first engaging portion.
A gun barrel cleaner comprising:
- a firearm barrel cleaning shaft substantially unyielding in an axial direction and laterally bendable for compact coiling;
- at least one cleaning attachment;
- means for securing the at least one cleaning attachment to the firearm barrel cleaning shaft, the means for securing comprising,
- extending means for inserting in a first direction and for rotating to a second orientation, and
- recessing engagement means for releasing the extending means in the first direction and for attaching the extending means in the second direction;
- wherein the at least one cleaning attachment is attachable and detachable to the firearm barrel cleaning shaft using the means for securing, and the extending means fixedly attached to the firearm barrel cleaning shaft or the at least one cleaning attachment, and the recessing engagement means fixedly attached to the other of the firearm barrel cleaning shaft or the at least one cleaning attachment.
A method of using firearm cleaning kit, comprising:
- firearm barrel cleaning shaft extending longitudinally between a first end and a second end;
- a plurality of cleaning tools having a utility end and a distal attachment end;
- attaching a first cleaning tool to the firearm barrel cleaning shaft by radially inserting the attachment end into an engagement recess near the second end of the firearm barrel cleaning shaft and pivoting the inserted attachment end to align with a longitudinal axis of the firearm barrel cleaning shaft;
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- detaching the first axially aligned tool from the second end of the firearm barrel cleaning shaft by pivoting the attachment end of the first cleaning tool in the engagement recess to extend radially from the engagement recess and moving the attachment end radially out of the engagement recess of the firearm barrel cleaning shaft.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.