# US 2014/0190849 A1 · Firearm cleaning kit

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- Number: US 2014/0190849 A1
- Document ID: US20140190849A1
- Status: Published application
- Kind: A1
- Application number: 14/153,745
- Filed: 2014-01-13
- Published: 2014-07-10
- Earliest claimed: 2011-08-05
- Assignees: Otis Products, Inc. d/b/a Otis Technology
- Applicants: Otis Products, Inc. d/b/a Otis Technology
- Inventors: Nicholas Williams; Nancy Szewcyk-Davoy
- Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US20140190849A1

## CPC

- F41A 29/02: Scrapers or cleaning rods
- A45C 11/00: Receptacles for purposes not provided for in groups A45C1/00-A45C9/00 (specially adapted for toiletry or cosmetic equipment A45D29/20, A45D44/18; travelling sewing kits A45F3/48)
- B65D 77/22: Details
- F41A: FUNCTIONAL FEATURES OR DETAILS COMMON TO BOTH SMALLARMS AND ORDNANCE, e.g. CANNONS; MOUNTINGS FOR SMALLARMS OR ORDNANCE
- A45C: PURSES; LUGGAGE; HAND CARRIED BAGS
- B65D: CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES

## Abstract

A firearm cleaning kit includes a case having a first side, a second side, and a spine disposed between the first and second sides. The spine is joined to the first side and the second side along respective fold lines. The firearm cleaning kit includes a tool-holding insert secured to an interior region of the case, corresponding to the location of the spine. The tool-holding insert includes one or more tool-holders projecting in a direction normal to the plane of the spine. The tool-holder defines an inner cavity sized to secure, by friction fit, at least a portion of a firearm cleaning tool. The firearm cleaning kit further includes a fastener such a zipper for joining together the first and second side of the case.

## Claims

### Claim 1

A firearm cleaning kit comprising:
a case comprising a first side, a second side, and a spine disposed therebetween, the spine joined to the first side and the second side along respective fold lines;
a fastener for joining together the first and second side of the case; and
a tool-holding insert secured to an interior region of the case corresponding to the location of the spine, the tool-holding insert comprising a tool-holder projecting in a direction normal to the plane of the spine, the tool-holder defining an inner cavity, the inner cavity sized to secure, by friction fit, at least a portion of a firearm cleaning tool.

### Claim 2 (depends on 1)

The firearm cleaning kit according to claim 1, wherein the tool-holding insert is permanently secured to the interior region of the case.

### Claim 3 (depends on 1)

The firearm cleaning kit according to claim 1, further comprising a platform secured to the interior region, the platform occupying a plane substantially identical to the spine, the tool-holder projecting from the platform.

### Claim 4 (depends on 1)

The firearm cleaning kit according to claim 1, further comprising a plurality of tool-holders projecting to different lengths.

### Claim 5 (depends on 4)

The firearm cleaning kit according to claim 4, wherein the tool-holders are joined by a stiffener element.

### Claim 6 (depends on 4)

The firearm cleaning kit according to claim 4, wherein the tool-holders occupy multiple rows.

### Claim 7 (depends on 1)

The firearm cleaning kit according to claim 1, wherein the tool-holder is formed of a pliable compound.

### Claim 8 (depends on 1)

The firearm cleaning kit according to claim 1, wherein the inner cavity is adapted to secure a base portion of the firearm cleaning tool.

### Claim 9 (depends on 1)

The firearm cleaning kit according to claim 1, wherein the firearm cleaning tool is a brush comprising a plurality of bristles, and the inner cavity is adapted to secure the bristles by friction fit.

### Claim 10 (depends on 1)

The firearm cleaning kit according to claim 1, further comprising a protective case adapted to fully surround and enclose a firearm cleaning implement.

### Claim 11 (depends on 10)

The firearm cleaning kit according to claim 10, wherein the protective case is separable from the firearm cleaning kit.

### Claim 12 (depends on 10)

The firearm cleaning kit according to claim 10, wherein the protective case comprises two halves in clamshell arrangement, joined by a hinge.

### Claim 13 (depends on 12)

The firearm cleaning kit according to claim 12, further comprising a clasp to secure the two halves.

### Claim 14 (depends on 10)

The firearm cleaning kit according to claim 10, wherein the cleaning tool is a chamber brush characterized by brushes having at least two different diameters.