Abstract: The invention provides a compact work bench in which the seat is nestable within a cabinet-like base. A panel is provided to close the cabinet, concealing the seat that is nested within. The exterior of the cabinet is finished to resemble and be compatible with ordinary household furniture so that the work bench will not appear untidy or objectionable when not in use. Space is provided within the cabinet for the storage of tools and equipment for use with the work bench, as well as materials and supplies. The work bench is readily portable and may be used as classroom work benches for various schools, or may be used in the field.

Abstract: The invention is a projectile holding sleeve that is open at both ends and mounted on the body of a container having a chamber for containing a propellant powder charge and a closure lid having a capholder for holding a percussion cap. The sleeve, being open at both ends allows a bullet starter or ramrod to pass through for rapid transferral of the projectile from the sleeve to the bore of a muzzleloading firearm.

Abstract: The invention is a charge container to contain all of the components necessary to load a muzzle-loading rifle and to protect the components from contamination and wetness. The container comprises a plastic body having a chamber for the main propellant charge and for a projectile. A closure lid is provided and the percussion cap is held in a socket on the underside of the lid. The cap holding socket is enclosed within the body when the lid is closed protecting the percussion cap from wetness.

Abstract: The invention is a telescope mount for firearms that is provided with a deflectable wing. The wing may be adjusted into a tighter mating contact with a base member to compensate for variations in manufacturing tolerances and also to compensate for wear that may occur in ordinary use. The deflectable wing may be tensioned as a spring or may be adjusted by wedges or by wedging screws until the desired fit is attained.

Abstract: This invention is that of a variable work holding device to be used for the grinding of various gemstones and industrial diamonds. The design and structure of the device provides that the device may be set up to operate in five different modes and provides that the gemstone may be rotated while in contact with a grinding surface or moved over the face of a grinding surface in a reciprocating motion, or a combination of both rotation and reciprocation which exposes the grain of the stone to the grinding surface from all angles automatically searching out the grain of the stone for optimum cutting efficiency and by continuously moving the stone across the face of the grinding surface, wear is evenly distributed on the grinding surface and grooving of the grinding surface is avoided. The structure comprises a rotatable head for holding the work object. The head is mounted on a slide.

Abstract: This invention is a work holding device that holds a stone in contact with an abrading surface for grinding of the stone.The stone is continuously moved across the face of the abrading surface in an arcuate path to expose the stone to fresh abrading surface and to avoid grooving of the abrading surface as would occur if the stone was held in a stationary position.A dop-holding tong is held on a platform. The platform is pivotally mounted on a base and the platform is rotated in an alternating direction by a motor driven crank-slide that provides movement to the platform and the stone bearing dop.

Abstract: This invention is that of a new and novel telescope mount for firearms that features a rotating locking device mounted in the body of the telescope holding ring that mates with a base which is attached to the firearm. A lever is mounted on the locking member to provide leverage for locking. The rotating lock may be used toward both ends of the telescope or a single unit may be used when a hinged mount is used at the other end of the telescope. Lateral adjustment is provided in the base for windage adjustment. The telescope may be quickly installed on the firearm or removed therefrom without the use of tools or other implements, eliminates loose screws that may become lost or mis-laid and is silent in operation.

Abstract: The invention is that of a tubular shield for protecting the lubricant on a pre-lubricated projectile from contamination and loss of lubricant while the projectile is held ready for use in a muzzle-loading firearm. The pre-lubricated projectile is inserted into the shield device, the walls of which fit tightly against the surface of the projectile, and the lubricant which is in the grooves of the projectile is sealed in preventing migration of the lubricant. The projectile is pushed directly from the shield into the bore of a firearm by use of a ramrod which is inserted into one end of the shield. A split socket for holding a fresh percussion cap is mounted on the shield for quick use after the firearm has been charged with powder and the projectile has been seated in the bore of the barrel.

Abstract: A bowstring release device for drawing and releasing a bowstring to propel an arrow to the target. The structure comprises a body, a wheel-like holding member and a wheel-like locking member. The holding member has a concave radius cut into its periphery that matches the periphery of the locking means. The locking means also has a radius cut into it's periphery that matches the periphery of the holding member. The two parts are very closely fitted on pivot pins so that the two parts are always in contact with each other. When the device is in a cocked position, the holding member is locked by the periphery of the locking member which extends into the radius cut into the periphery of the holding member.

Abstract: This invention is that of a Bowstring release device for drawing and releasing a bowstring to propel an arrow to the target. The structure is very simple and contains but one moving part. The device consists of a body which is provided with a slot for receiving a bowstring and a semi-disc shaped holding member which intersects the bowstring slot to hold the bowstring in a secured position. A part of the holding member's periphery is cut away to provide an escape area for the bowstring so that when the holding member is moved to a second position, a tensed bowstring is released.

Abstract: The invention is that of a cartridge-like container for containing a pre-measured powder charge, a projectile and a percussion cap ready for quick use in reloading a muzzle-loading firearm. The device comprises a tube open at both ends. The projectile is inserted in one end, the powder from the other end and a cap to contain the powder. A socket is provided on the cap for holding a fresh percussion cap. To use, the cap is removed, the powder poured into the barrel of the gun, the projectile is forced into the barrel by placing the container on the muzzle and pushing the projectile out of the container and into the barrel with a ramrod which is passed through the body of the container. The container is re-usable.

Abstract: This invention is that of a Bowstring Release Device to be used in archery for drawing a bowstring back and releasing same to propel an arrow to the target. The structure comprises a body, a swinging holding member, a sliding plunger to retain the holding member in a holding position, a triggering member to hold the plunger in a retaining position. Upon movement of the triggering member the plunger is pulled forward by the force of the bowstring, releasing the holding member and the bowstring. A rope loop is provided to avoid direct contact of the holding member with the bowstring, if desired, and an alternate arrangement of the mechanism allows the handle to be mounted on the triggering member, said handle also including a safety locking device.

Abstract: This invention is that of an improvement in a safety mechanism for locking the firing pin and bolt of firearms of the Mauser type.This device may be installed without alteration or modification to the firearm or to its component parts, and may be removed if desired, leaving the firearm in its original form.The device has a body containing a swinging claw-wedge which engages the firing pin and a plunger which engages the rear of the rifle breechbolt when the device is actuated by a lever mounted on a shaft mounted in the body of the device.

Abstract: This invention is that of a Bowstring Release Mechanism that is used in Archery for drawing the bowstring back and then releasing same to propel the arrow in its flight to the target. The mechanism is released by the use of a trigger, which is adjustable, and features a sear that aids in reducing applied force, resulting in an easier trigger pull. It includes the use of a flexible rope loop that is looped around the bowstring and held by a rotary holding member, which is locked by a sear. The sear is locked by a sliding trigger, which, when actuated, will free the sear and the holding member, allowing the loop to escape. The bowstring is then freed to propel the arrow.

Abstract: A bowstring release mechanism and, more particularly, a mechanism which incorporates an adjustable trigger. The trigger allows the trigger mechanism to be adjusted to a degree of sensitivity that will permit a spring mounted sear to releasably hold a rotatable bow string release member when the trigger mechanism has been actuated and has been removed from engagement with the sear.