Abstract: Methods, systems, and computer-readable media for a service for managing quantum computing resources are disclosed. A task management service receives a description of a task specified by a client. From a pool of computing resources of a provider network, the service selects a quantum computing resource for implementation of the task. The quantum computing resource comprises a plurality of quantum bits. The service causes the quantum computing resource to run a quantum algorithm associated with the task. The service receives one or more results of the quantum algorithm from the quantum computing resource.

Abstract: A method for cleaning a firearm suppressor having firing residue deposits on inner surfaces thereof, includes: providing a hydraulic system including a cleaning chamber, a turbulence-inducing nozzle, and a non-petroleum-based cleaning solution; installing a used firearm suppressor onto the turbulence-inducing nozzle; placing the used firearm suppressor into the cleaning chamber; tempering the non-petroleum-based cleaning solution to a temperature between about 120° F. and about 180° F.; and flowing the non-petroleum-based cleaning solution through the turbulence-inducing nozzle and the used firearm suppressor at a predetermined pressure and flow rate during a predetermined period of time. An apparatus for cleaning a firearm suppressor having internal baffles and expansion chambers is also described.

Abstract: A gun cleaning apparatus includes a central member and a plurality of disc mandrels. The central member passes through a hole in each of the disc mandrels. The plurality of disc mandrels is stacked adjacent to one another on the central member. An adjustable end stop has a linear position adjustable in a compression direction, from a first level of linear compression of the plurality of disc mandrels setting a first radii of the disc mandrels, to a second level of linear compression different than the first level of linear compression of the plurality of disc mandrels, setting a second radii of the disc mandrels different than the first radii. A coilable semi-ridged cable pull cord for a gun cleaning apparatus and a method of pulling a gun cleaning apparatus through a bore of a gun in a close quarters or limited space are also described.

Abstract: A gun cleaning apparatus includes a central member and a plurality of disc mandrels. The central member passes through a hole in each of the disc mandrels. The plurality of disc mandrels is stacked adjacent to one another on the central member. An adjustable end stop has a linear position adjustable in a compression direction, from a first level of linear compression of the plurality of disc mandrels setting a first radii of the disc mandrels, to a second level of linear compression different than the first level of linear compression of the plurality of disc mandrels, setting a second radii of the disc mandrels different than the first radii. A coilable semi-ridged cable pull cord for a gun cleaning apparatus and a method of pulling a gun cleaning apparatus through a bore of a gun in a close quarters or limited space are also described.

Abstract: A helically wound pull through gun cleaning device includes a central member. At least one helical over-mold is overmolded over a portion of the central member and defines a helical path. The central member substantially conforms to the helical path. A tubular woven sheath overlays and conforms to the central member and is close woven over the central member and the at least one overmolded helical section.

Abstract: A pull through gun cleaning device includes a mandrel with a spiral or helical trough disposed in an outer cylindrical surface of the mandrel. A pull cord includes a cable member covered by a tubular woven sheath. The pull cord is threaded through a tunnel at the first end of the mandrel, wrapped around the mandrel in the spiral or helical trough disposed in an outer cylindrical surface of the mandrel and threaded through a tunnel at the second end of the mandrel to form a mandrel cleaning section. An outside diameter of the mandrel cleaning section is configured such that where the mandrel cleaning section is inserted into one end of the barrel the mandrel compresses to provide a radial force pressing the tubular woven sheath of the pull cord against an inside surface or a rifling of the barrel.

Abstract: A unified bolt and bolt carrier cleaning tool comprising a cylindrical body having a bolt scraper arrangement formed at a first end and a bolt carrier scraper arrangement formed at an opposite end. The bolt scraper arrangement includes a well having two scraper blades shaped to conform to the outer surfaces of the bolt face of a bolt assembly of a weapon. The bolt carrier scraper arrangement includes three longitudinal scraper blades formed in the outer surface and end of the body, the blades being shaped to conform to an inner surface of a bolt-receiving chamber of the bolt carrier. Preferably the tool further comprises a first transverse bore threaded for receiving an auxiliary cleaning tool. Preferably, the tool further comprises a second transverse bore and associated circular recess having scraper blades for cleaning the surfaces of a firing pin extracted from the bolt.

Abstract: A pull through gun cleaning device includes a plurality of cylindrical double coned pressure sections having a longitudinal tunnel disposed therein. A cable member is threaded through the tunnel of each cylindrical double coned pressure section. A tubular woven sheath is disposed over each cylindrical double coned pressure section disposed along the cable member, and the cable member to form a pull cord. A total length of the pull cord is configured such that where the plurality of cylindrical double coned pressure sections are inserted into one end of a barrel, the pull cord extends past another end of the barrel. Each of the plurality of cylindrical double coned pressure sections provides a radial force pressing the tubular woven sheath of each cylindrical double coned pressure section of the plurality of cylindrical double coned pressure sections against an inside surface or a rifling of the barrel.

Abstract: A pull through gun cleaning device includes a mandrel with a spiral or helical trough disposed in an outer cylindrical surface of the mandrel. A pull cord includes a cable member covered by a tubular woven sheath. The pull cord is threaded through a tunnel at the first end of the mandrel, wrapped around the mandrel in the spiral or helical trough disposed in an outer cylindrical surface of the mandrel and threaded through a tunnel at the second end of the mandrel to form a mandrel cleaning section. An outside diameter of the mandrel cleaning section is configured such that where the mandrel cleaning section is inserted into one end of the barrel the mandrel compresses to provide a radial force pressing the tubular woven sheath of the pull cord against an inside surface or a rifling of the barrel.

Abstract: A pull through gun cleaning device includes a plurality of cylindrical double coned pressure sections having a longitudinal tunnel disposed therein. A cable member is threaded through the tunnel of each cylindrical double coned pressure section. A tubular woven sheath is disposed over each cylindrical double coned pressure section disposed along the cable member, and the cable member to form a pull cord. A total length of the pull cord is configured such that where the plurality of cylindrical double coned pressure sections are inserted into one end of a barrel, the pull cord extends past another end of the barrel. Each of the plurality of cylindrical double coned pressure sections provides a radial force pressing the tubular woven sheath of each cylindrical double coned pressure section of the plurality of cylindrical double coned pressure sections against an inside surface or a rifling of the barrel.

Abstract: A helically wound pull through gun cleaning device includes a central member. At least one helical over-mold is overmolded over a portion of the central member and defines a helical path. The central member substantially conforms to the helical path. A tubular woven sheath overlays and conforms to the central member and is close woven over the central member and the at least one overmolded helical section.

Abstract: A pull through gun cleaning device includes a plurality of cylindrical double coned pressure sections having a longitudinal tunnel disposed therein. A cable member is threaded through the tunnel of each cylindrical double coned pressure section. A tubular woven sheath is disposed over each cylindrical double coned pressure section disposed along the cable member, and the cable member to form a pull cord. A total length of the pull cord is configured such that where the plurality of cylindrical double coned pressure sections are inserted into one end of a barrel, the pull cord extends past another end of the barrel. Each of the plurality of cylindrical double coned pressure sections provides a radial force pressing the tubular woven sheath of each cylindrical double coned pressure section of the plurality of cylindrical double coned pressure sections against an inside surface or a rifling of the barrel.

Abstract: A device for cleaning the barrel of a firearm comprising a longitudinal central member having a leading end and a trailing end; a tubular woven sheath surrounding said central member; and a radial protrusion formed of a polymer disposed about said central member and under the tubular woven sheath. The radial protrusions are overmolded thermoplastic that distends the sheath radially to the internal diameter of gun barrel. The central member may include a fitting for attachment to various auxiliary tools or a T-handle. The surface of the polymer is provided with helical pattern of protrusions formed to urge the sheath against the lands of barrel rifling. The sheath is woven of primarily a natural fiber such as cotton. Luminescent, abrasive or heat resistant threads may also be woven into the sheath. A sponge material may be disposed between the sheath and the central member.

Abstract: A cleaning device for preserving a barrel of a firearm includes a central member defining a core and having a longitudinal length, a leading end and a trailing end. A tubular woven sheath surrounding the central member and has a lead end and a trailing end. A radial protrusion formed of a polymer is disposed about the central member between the central member and the sheath. A volatile corrosion inhibiter (VCI) is disposed on or in the cleaning device and configured to off-gas to cause a substantial part of an interior of the barrel to become lined with a protective coating to resist corrosion. The cleaning device is configured to be stored within the barrel of the firearm. A method for storing a cleaning device within a barrel of a firearm for preserving a barrel of a firearm is also described.

Abstract: A universal gun cleaning patch assembly comprising a support frame having a hub and hub bore, a plurality of resiliently deformable legs, and a swab. The assembly is radially compressible to effectively wipe the bores of weapons having a wide range of bore diameters. The swab material is preferably made integral with the support frame and may include natural or synthetic fibers and/or laminates of natural and/or synthetic fibers and a metal or plastic mesh embedded in a fabric to effectively scrub the inner bore of the firearm and remove gunpowder residues and excess solvents or oils during the cleaning process. The hub bore may sized to be self-tapping on male threads of a cable or rod that is pulled and/or pushed through the bore, or the bore may be tapered and include a plurality of deformable fingers to received a quick-disconnect stem.

Abstract: A unified bolt and bolt carrier cleaning tool comprising a cylindrical body having a bolt scraper arrangement formed at a first end and a bolt carrier scraper arrangement formed at an opposite end. The bolt scraper arrangement includes a well having two scraper blades shaped to conform to the outer surfaces of the bolt face of a bolt assembly of a weapon. The bolt carrier scraper arrangement includes three longitudinal scraper blades formed in the outer surface and end of the body, the blades being shaped to conform to an inner surface of a bolt-receiving chamber of the bolt carrier. Preferably the tool further comprises a first transverse bore threaded for receiving an auxiliary cleaning tool. Preferably, the tool further comprises a second transverse bore and associated circular recess having scraper blades for cleaning the surfaces of a firing pin extracted from the bolt.

Abstract: A firearm sensor system includes one or more sensor groups and a data storage device. Each of the sensor groups is configured for attachment to a firearm. One of the sensor groups includes a sensor for measuring a position of a firearm bolt relative to a start position of the bolt, and a wireless transmission component for wirelessly transmitting the sensor data. The data storage device includes a computer-readable medium having an executable application stored on the computer-readable medium. The application, when executed on a computing device, receives data from the sensor group via a wireless communication system and presents the data in a user interface displayed on a monitor. In one embodiment, the sensor includes a spring force sensor coupled to a bolt return spring on the firearm.

Abstract: A device for cleaning the barrel of a firearm comprising a longitudinal central member having a leading end and a trailing end; a tubular woven sheath surrounding said central member; and a radial protrusion formed of a polymer disposed about said central member and under the tubular woven sheath. The radial protrusions are overmolded thermoplastic that distends the sheath radially to the internal diameter of gun barrel. The central member may include a fitting for attachment to various auxiliary tools or a T-handle. The surface of the polymer is provided with helical pattern of protrusions formed to urge the sheath against the lands of barrel rifling. The sheath is woven of primarily a natural fiber such as cotton. Luminescent, abrasive or heat resistant threads may also be woven into the sheath. A sponge material may be disposed between the sheath and the central member.

Abstract: A cleaning device for preserving a barrel of a firearm includes a central member defining a core and having a longitudinal length, a leading end and a trailing end. A tubular woven sheath surrounding the central member and has a lead end and a trailing end. A radial protrusion formed of a polymer is disposed about the central member between the central member and the sheath. A volatile corrosion inhibiter (VCI) is disposed on or in the cleaning device and configured to off-gas to cause a substantial part of an interior of the barrel to become lined with a protective coating to resist corrosion. The cleaning device is configured to be stored within the barrel of the firearm. A method for storing a cleaning device within a barrel of a firearm for preserving a barrel of a firearm is also described.

Abstract: A gun cleaning tool kit, comprising an openable case, at least one mount for receiving a removable tool insert, a portable miniature gun cleaning tool kit disposable in the openable case, a foldable work surface apron. The kit may further comprise at least one removable tool insert, a plurality of gun cleaning tools disposed on the removable tool insert, and an exterior pocket formed in the openable case for storing the portable miniature gun cleaning tool kit. Preferably, the foldable work surface apron is removably attached to, and stored within, the openable case. Preferably, both the openable case and the portable miniature gun cleaning tool kit are closable by zippers.