Patents by Inventor Richard A. Blase

Richard A. Blase has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Firearm cleaning device and method
    Patent number: 4998368
    Abstract: A disposable firearm cleaning device and method are disclosed for cleaning the chamber and bore of a firearm, especially in the field. The cleaning device comprises a compressed gas cartridge which is supported in the chamber of the firearm in spaced relation to the walls thereof. A spring-loaded valve actuable by the firing pin of the firearm is adapted to release the compressed gas which flows between the cartridge and chamber walls and out the bore of the firearm to clean the chamber and bore. A second valve mounted to the cartridge allows the cartridge to be recharged with gas.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 10, 1989
    Date of Patent: March 12, 1991
    Inventor: Richard A. Blase
  • Firearm cleaning device and method
    Patent number: 4843750
    Abstract: A disposable firearm cleaning device and method are disclosed for cleaning the chamber and bore of a firearm, especially in the field. The cleaning device comprises a rupturable compressed gas cartridge which is supported in the chamber of the firearm in spaced relation to the walls thereof. A puncturing pin actuable by the firing pin of the firearm is adapted to rupture a disc on the end of the cartridge to release the compressed gas which flows between the cartridge and chamber walls and out the bore of the firearm to clean the chamber and bore.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 1988
    Date of Patent: July 4, 1989
    Inventor: Richard A. Blase