Abstract: A speed loading device and method of loading are provided. The device includes a main body with a first end, a second end, and a plurality of passages extending from the first end to the second end. Each passage receives a cartridge. The device includes a button movable relative to the main body and positioned proximate the first end of the main body. The device also includes a shaft connected to the button and positioned within the main body. The device includes a rotating disk having a plurality of radially extending arms. The rotating disk is positioned proximate to the second end of the main body.

Abstract: One embodiment provides a cup holder device comprising a receptacle. The receptacle comprises an inner portion including a hollow recess with an open mouth at a top of the receptacle, an interior base wall defining a bottom of the hollow recess, and an interior surrounding sidewall extending vertically between the open mouth and the interior base wall. The inner portion is shaped to receive and retain a drinking vessel. The receptacle further comprises an outer portion including an exterior surrounding sidewall. The cup holder device further comprises an arm extending downwardly from a bottom of the receptacle. The arm is shaped to insert in between one or more portions of a seating area. The outer portion makes direct contact with and rests on top of the one or more portions of the seating area when the arm is inserted in between the one or more portions of the seating area.

Abstract: Systems and methods for loading a firearm. For example, some embodiments may include a device comprising a body defining a first segment, a second segment, and a third segment; a first pivot point engaged between the first segment and the second segment; and a second pivot point engaged between the second segment and the third segment. Each segment may comprise at least one receptacle capable of accepting a round for use in a firearm. A retainer may be in mechanical communication with each receptacle. The first segment, the second segment, and the third segment may be configured to change between an open configuration and a closed configuration. The receptacles may be configured to align and interface with the chambers of a cylinder of a firearm if the device is in the closed configuration.

Abstract: A speed loader has an elongated planar body with opposed major faces, the elongated planar body defining a plurality of cartridge receptacles on one of the opposed major faces, each of the plurality of cartridge receptacles configured to removably retain the head of a cartridge, the plurality of cartridge receptacles arranged along the length of the elongated planar body in an articulated sequence, at least some of the plurality of cartridge receptacles being arranged in at least two obtuse triangular subgroups, each of the obtuse triangular subgroups having three different cartridge receptacles, and each obtuse triangular subgroup having two end cartridge receptacles proximate one major edge of the elongated planar body and an intermediate cartridge receptacle proximate an opposed major edge of the elongated planar body. The obtuse triangular subgroups may face the same major edge or opposite major edges. The obtuse triangular subgroups may each define an arc.

Abstract: A device for loading bone graft material into a delivery tube is provided herein. The device includes a housing defining a reservoir for receiving bone graft, a magazine at least partially disposed within the housing, and an actuation member coupled to the housing for discharging the bone graft material into the delivery tube. The magazine defines a first chamber and a second chamber and is moveable between a first position in which the first chamber is in communication with the reservoir and a second position in which the second chamber is in communication with the reservoir. The actuation member includes a plunger configured to slide into the first chamber and the second chamber to discharge bone graft material, when bone graft material is contained therein, into the delivery tube. Methods of loading bone graft material are also provided.

Abstract: A speed loader has a body having a front and an opposed rear, and defining a body axis, the body defining a plurality of cartridge pockets, each pocket open at the front, the body defining a central opening receiving a central shaft movable between a forward position and a rear position, a plurality of latches received by the body and each movable between an extended position away from the body axis and a retracted position nearer the body axis, each latch extending into an associated pocket when in the extended position and being clear of the associated pocket when in the retracted position, and each latch being responsive to the position of the central shaft wherein each latch is restrained in the extended position when the shaft is in the forward position and is enabled to move to the retracted position when the shaft is in the rear position.

Abstract: A revolver reloading device includes a first wing assembly defining a first cartridge pocket and a second cartridge pocket, the first cartridge pocket defining a first center point, the second cartridge pocket defining a second center point; a second wing assembly defining a third cartridge pocket, the third cartridge pocket defining a third center point; and a center assembly hingedly coupled to the first wing assembly and the second wing assembly, the first wing assembly and the second wing assembly selectively rotatable relative to the center assembly about and between a flat configuration and a collapsed configuration, the first center point, the second center point, and the third center point being aligned in a linear arrangement in the flat configuration, the first center point, the second center point, and the third center point being aligned in a circular pattern in the collapsed configuration.

Abstract: A speed loader has a body having a front and an opposed rear, and defining a body axis, the body defining a plurality of cartridge pockets, each pocket open at the front, the body defining a central opening receiving a central shaft movable between a forward position and a rear position, a plurality of latches received by the body and each movable between an extended position away from the body axis and a retracted position nearer the body axis, each latch extending into an associated pocket when in the extended position and being clear of the associated pocket when in the retracted position, and each latch being responsive to the position of the central shaft wherein each latch is restrained in the extended position when the shaft is in the forward position and is enabled to move to the retracted position when the shaft is in the rear position.

Abstract: A revolver reloading apparatus includes a holding device, having a body with a hole extending therethrough; arms extending from the body and to receive and hold cartridges; a central body having projections extending from a bottom surface to align with the cartridges; a cap extending through the central body and the hole to secure the central body and the holding device together; depressing the cap pushes the projections into the cartridges to release the cartridges; and the arms are flexible and thereby release the cartridges.

Abstract: A revolver reloading apparatus includes a holding device, having an elongated body; arms extending radially from the elongated body and to hold cartridges; a cap integrally attached to the elongated body at a position above the plurality of arms; the elongated body connects the cap and the arms; twisting the elongated body while the plurality of cartridges are engaged with barrels of cylinder releases the cartridges from the arms; and the arms are flexible and thereby release the plurality of cartridges.

Abstract: Speed loaders and assemblies for loading cartridges in revolver cylinders are provided. A speed loader assembly for loading cartridges in a revolver cylinder includes a speed loader, the speed loader including a body which defines a plurality of passages, each of the plurality of passages configured to accommodate a cartridge therein. The speed loader assembly further includes a protective casing removably connectable to the speed loader, the casing including a sidewall defining an interior and having a closed polygonal cross-sectional profile. Portions of cartridges extending from the passages are encased by the protective casing.

Abstract: A speed loader for a revolver having a series of pivotally linked cartridge housings which are collapsible into a secured circular arrangement having an equivalent number of cartridge housings and matching the number of cylinders in a revolver. When in the collapsed position the speed loader allows for simultaneous re-loading of all cylinders with one hand. The cartridge housings are pivotally linked such that they are extendible into a straight line for safe and secure storage in a pocket.

Abstract: Speed loaders and assemblies for loading cartridges in revolver cylinders are provided. A speed loader assembly for loading cartridges in a revolver cylinder includes a speed loader, the speed loader including a body which defines a plurality of passages, each of the plurality of passages configured to accommodate a cartridge therein. The speed loader assembly further includes a protective casing removably connectable to the speed loader, the casing including a sidewall defining an interior and having a closed polygonal cross-sectional profile. Portions of cartridges extending from the passages are encased by the protective casing.

Abstract: A revolver cartridge loader includes a plunger and a base. The plunger includes an array of circumferentially equally spaced cartridge engaging feet each including a distal end, includes a first aperture having a first diameter, and includes a second aperture operatively associated with the first aperture. The second aperture has an upper end and a lower end, and has a second diameter less than the first diameter. The base includes a plurality of circumferentially equally spaced openings each shaped and dimensioned to slidably receive a different one of the cartridge engaging feet. The base also includes an outwardly extending member integrally formed as a portion of the base. The outwardly extending member includes a resiliently compressible upper end shaped and dimensioned to compress resiliently to pass through the second aperture into the first aperture and, after passing through the second aperture, to expand into the first aperture to prevent the upper end from again passing through the second aperture.

Abstract: A speed-loading device for loading the multi-chamber firearm, such as a revolver, by placing the axial centerlines of the cartridges over the centerlines of the chambers in the revolver's cylinder, pulling the fingertab away; thus, rapturing the tear-off portion of the first bracket and releasing the first cartridge into the firearm. By continuously pulling the tab, the sidewalls of the second and then all remaining brackets are getting pulled further apart, their openings widen and the cartridges slide off their brackets and free-fall into their respective chambers.

Abstract: Speed loaders for loading cartridges revolver cylinders are provided. A speed loader includes a main body which is configured to accommodate a plurality of cartridges therein. The speed loader further includes a plunger movable along a longitudinal axis between a first position and a second position. Movement of the plunger from the first position to the second position causes ejection of the plurality of cartridges from the main body.

Abstract: The present invention relates to apparatus, systems and methods for loading moonclips. Specifically, the present invention provides apparatus, systems and methods that provide for the automatic loading of moonclips with rounds, to be used with handguns having revolver cylinders. More specifically, the present invention provides apparatus, systems and methods that allow for quick, easy and efficient loading of moonclips by holding a moonclip and pressing a round into a round receiving receptacle of the moonclip.

Abstract: A black powder pellet loader for a revolver. Tip ends of a number of fingers are movable from a closed position to an open position by sliding a thumb bracket toward a main bottom right end tube. One end of a penetrating tube may penetrate through the second end of a sliding raised rib tube, through a reducer adapter and a finger retaining nut until the end of the penetrating tube strikes a downward bend of each of the fingers. The downward bend of the fingers may continue to slide over the penetrating tube, which may force the tip ends of the fingers diverge from the closed position to the open position. Black powder pellets may be inserted between the fingers when in the open position, and upon release of the thumb bracket may be retained in the fingers when in the closed position.

Abstract: A weapons container for releasing a defense weapon includes a cabinet, a cabinet door, and an interior securing the defense weapon. Upon detection of a fingerprint input by a biometric sensor, a surveillance camera captures video and an audio intercom provides communication with a central command center. A recording system saves the video and audio to a storage database. A delay release lock secures the defense weapon for an amount of time and releases the defense weapon depending on a signal from the central command center. A communications system is connected over a network to the central command center, a local authority, and an emergency responder. The communications system notifies the local authority or the emergency responder upon detection of the fingerprint input and streams the video and audio to the central command center and at least one of the local authority and the emergency responder over the Internet.

Abstract: The described apparatus and method enable the production of thin edible products having complex contoured shapes that cannot be made using conventional molding technology. In particular, chocolates having detailed surface topology can be made utilizing a pliable substrate and a vacuum mold. The process may be made substantially continuous.

Abstract: A link for a toy ammunition chain made up of a plurality of links hinged together side-by-side in articulated fashion includes a cylindrical body adapted to receive a soft projectile. A first hinge component extends laterally from the body and has a pair of hinge pins. A second hinge component extends laterally from the body at a position opposite the first hinge component and has a pair of recesses each for pivotally receiving a hinge pin of an adjacent link in the chain.

Abstract: The firearm cartridge speed loader includes a shaft, a reload cylinder, and a rotation limit assembly at an interface between the shaft and cylinder. The reload cylinder has a plurality of pockets or chambers to hold bullet or ammunition cartridges, and the shaft includes an interference wheel configured to selectively clamp the cartridges in the pockets by simple rotation of the shaft within the limits defined by the rotation limit assembly. The rotation limit assembly includes a rotation-stop pin riding in an arcuate slot that defines the limits of shaft rotation, and a spring loaded spherical ball that selectively engages one of two detents to lock the shaft into the clamping or releasing positions, the disposition of the detents corresponding to the defined limits of the arcuate groove.

Abstract: The firearm cartridge speed loader includes a shaft, a reload cylinder, and a rotation limit assembly at an interface between the shaft and cylinder. The reload cylinder has a plurality of pockets or chambers to hold bullet or ammunition cartridges, and the shaft includes an interference wheel configured to selectively clamp the cartridges in the pockets by simple rotation of the shaft within the limits defined by the rotation limit assembly. The rotation limit assembly includes a rotation-stop pin riding in an arcuate slot that defines the limits of shaft rotation, and a spring loaded spherical ball that selectively engages one of two detents to lock the shaft into the clamping or releasing positions, the disposition of the detents corresponding to the defined limits of the arcuate groove.

Abstract: A revolver cartridge assembly storing device, that sequentially delivers cartridge assemblies to a consistent point for extraction. The device consists of a guide rail suspended by its ends on a mainframe which is mounted to a user's torso. The cartridge assemblies sit on said guide rail where they are propelled by a means of force to either a left or right extraction point. There they may be freely retrieved to augment the reloading of the revolver.

Abstract: A revolver cartridge assembly storing device, that sequentially delivers cartridge assemblies to a consistent point for extraction. The device consists of a guide rail suspended by its ends on a mainframe which is mounted to a user's torso. The cartridge assemblies sit on said guide rail where they are propelled by a means of force to either a left or right extraction point. There they may be freely retrieved to augment the reloading of the revolver.

Abstract: A concealable speed loader for firearms includes a flexible, one-piece body having a flat open condition, a closed annular condition, two ends and a given width. The body has grasping chambers for receiving cartridges with a length substantially greater than the given width, causing part of the length of the cartridges to protrude from the body in both the open and the closed conditions. A locking latch latches the two ends of the body in the closed condition for placement above a cylinder of a firearm with the cartridges protruding into chambers of the cylinder. The locking latch has a knob to be pulled for manually removing the body and releasing the cartridges in turn as the cylinder rotates and the cartridges drop fully into the chambers of the cylinder. A method for loading a firearm is also provided.

Abstract: A gun loading device comprising a base member having a socket to receive the muzzle of a firearm to be loaded with a charge of powder and/or a bullet, a storage cylinder provided with a plurality of bores in a circular pattern which receive such charges and is rotatable about a fixed axis attached to the base member, an upper inlet member having an opening through which a plunger is perpendicularly slideable to push, sequentially, the charges of powder in the bores through a discharge opening in the base member, and multiple posts connecting the base and inlet members together, in a non-twistable configuration, with the cylinder being rotatable therebetween. Quick-releasable latch members preferably are used to secure the connecting member respectively to the base and inlet members, as well as render the elements readily disassembled for cleaning, and the preferred material from which the components of the device are formed is synthetic resin, such as “LEXAN” or A.B.F.

Abstract: A device for dispensing reload cartridge packs for use with a revolver style firearm that can dispense a cartridge pack upon the activation of a dispensing control mechanism. The device is mountable on an article of the user's clothing, such as a belt or harness. The device includes a body defining an interior compartment for storing a number of reloading cartridge packs. A dispensing actuator is mounted on the body for triggering the release of one of the reloading cartridge packs. A mechanism mounted on the body is provided for retaining the reloading cartridge packs in the interior compartment and releasing one of the reloading cartridge packs from the interior compartment upon activation of the dispensing actuator. The dispensing orifice and the actuator optimize the speed and ease of use of the device for use in reloading a revolver.

Abstract: A loading device for insertion of cartridges into a revolver moon clip, which has a base (28′) with a cylindrical post (56′) in the center covered by an adapter sleeve (57). The adapter sleeve has a hexagonal shaped top that holds the moon clip in place. A number of loading levers (64′) that have individual inwardly sloping radial cavities (82) are pivotally attached to the body and are disposed between a pair of upright guides (78) in the base. The levers are held in an open position allowing cartridges to be inserted into each of the cavities. After the cartridges are placed in the lever cavities and the moon clip is placed over the adapter sleeve the levers are manually compressed together in pairs snapping them into the recesses in the moon clip. The loaded clip is removed by lifting with the operators thumb and forefinger.

Abstract: A firearm accessory holder which facilitates the secure carry and rapid deployment of a loaded full-moon clip when being worn on the waist belt. The carrier mounts to the wearer's waist belt by means of a belt loop. It secures the loaded full-moon clip by means of a wearer adjustable central compression expansion shaft in combination with a snap secured leather flap cover.

Abstract: A firearm accessory holder which facilitates the secure carry and rapid deployment of a loaded full-moon clip when being worn on the waist belt. The carrier mounts to the wearer's waist belt by means of a belt loop. It secures the loaded full-moon clip by means of a wearer adjustable central compression expansion shaft in combination with a snap secured leather flap cover.

Abstract: An improved cartridge loader for releasable securement of cartridges to be simultaneously loaded into the cylinder of a revolver. A pintle rotates between a cartridge engaging position and a cartridge releasing position and is held in positive engagement with the loader body by the action of a spring-loaded pin assembly along a pin-engaging surface. The pin-engaging surface may be formed in the pintle and the pin assembly is substantially located within the loader body.

Abstract: The quick-loading device proposed has a cartridge holder which holds cartridges in such a way that they can be inserted simultaneously into the chambers of the revolving cylinder and released from the holder. The cartridge holder can be adjusted so that the positions of the cartridges in it can be changed, preferably in synchronized fashion, and thus adapted to the different types of revolver. The quick-loading device proposed can be secured to prevent the cartridges in it from being released.

Abstract: A cartridge loader for a revolver, the loader having a casing with a series of cartridge bores located on a bore circle locus of points having a larger diameter then the chamber circle locus of points for the revolver. The casing's bores preferably each have two flatted side wall portions that aid in defining the tubular wall of the bore, one of the flatted wall portions of each cartridge bore being adjacent one of the flatted side wall portions of an adjacent cartridge bore.

Abstract: A speed loader for loading a plurality of cartridges having shells into respective chambers of a revolver cylinder comprises a sheet form piece of resilient material formed with six substantially circular bores of diameter slightly less than the caliber of the shells. The cartridges can be fitted in the bores respectively and will be held in the bores by tension in the resilient material and frictional engagement between the resilient material and the shells of the cartridges. The six bores are arranged in two groups of three. The bores of the first group have their centers lying on a first arc of radius substantially equal to the radius of the circle on which the centers of the chambers lie, and the centers of the two outer bores are angularly spaced along the arc at approximately 60.degree. from the center of the inner bore.

Abstract: An improved magazine for a semi-automatic pistol adapted to be loaded with a plurality of horizontally oriented and vertically stacked cartridges or bullets. A follower on the upper end of a coil spring supports the stack of rounds which are fitted individually into the top opening of the magazine with the first being disposed on the follower and subsequent rounds being supported by the body of the previous round. The last loaded, or uppermost round, when the magazine is fitted into the gun, will be the first round to be loaded into the chamber of the gun for firing. At the upper sidewalls thereof, the magazine includes lips which, at upper edges, are spaced apart a distance less than the diameter of the cartridges to be used in the pistol. A ridge disposed in each of the side walls of said magazine parallel to the upper edges of said lips, the ridges are spaced apart a distance less than the diameter of the cartridges which are held thereby.

Abstract: A pressure limit valve for well tools where a valve member is moveable between a first closed portion, an open position and a second closed position. A spring for closing the valve is separated from a locking chamber which contains locking elements. The locking elements are located in a locking chamber and are held deactivated by a release sleeve which separates from the valve member in an open position. When the valve moves to the second closed position it is locked by engagement of the locking elements with a stop shoulder. In use between closely coupled inflatable packers, the valve prevents trapped pressure between the packers from affecting operation of the packer valve.

Abstract: A substantially cylindrical holding device (22) for loaded half and full moon clips, having a base (10) containing holes (12): which receive cartridges (18) held by half or full moon clips (20): a centrally located substantially cylindrical wheel (16) having a diameter less than the base (10) diameter and nesting the passage of the remainder of the cartridges; has a flat top (16A) which has embedded in it magnets (14) which hold the loaded half or full moon clips to the flat top (16A): where the clips may be easily removed as required; an alternate contains a central recess (26) having a magnetic means (28) which receives the abutment of a speed loader 30 which has been fitted with a metallic means 32.

Abstract: A holster for a magazine of an automatic pistol, the magazine being slid into a carrier box that slides longitudinally in the elongated rectangular pouch with a flexible flap cover having a snap fastener to attach the cover to the pouch; the carrier being biased by a coil spring urging the carrier upward to expose the magazine which is contacted by the cover to prevent the magazine from removal until it is handled by the wearer.

Abstract: A cartridge clip loading/unloading device comprising a base; a post on the base having a terminal end; a clip having slots supported on the post at the terminal end; a tool having a first arm supported for rotation on the post; and a second arm having means for pressisng cartridges onto or out of the clip.

Abstract: A magazine for accommodating propellant charges in the form of a thin metal disk. The disk is of circular form and is provided with a plurality of spaced orifices located adjacent the periphery of the disk for retaining the propellant charges. A reinforcement is provided on the disk to prevent the creation of disruptive vibrations that might cause sympathetic firing of charges. The reinforcement is in the form of an undulation which in one form creates an annular groove on one side of the disk and a circular rib on the other side of the disk; and in another form comprises a series of radially extending ribs of like configuration.

Abstract: The cylinder of a revolver has a recess in its rear face through which the chambers pass and which is surrounded by a shoulder. In the base of this recess is a second recess in which is received an extractor star carried by the ejector rod and itself carrying a cylindrical member having the ratchet thereon. Within the first recess there is a steel clip which carries the cartridges. The clip is of substantially the same thickness as the depth of the recess, and has a plurality of arms radiating from the central portion to form generally circular openings each subtending an angle in excess of 180.degree. at its centre. Each arm is split along a line running substantially radially of the central portion to permit the arm to flex for the purpose of inserting the cartridges into the openings.

Abstract: A holder for releasable securement of cartridges in condition for simultaneous loading of the cartridges into the chambers of a revolver's cylinder. The holder comprises the cylindrical body, having a plurality of axially extending, radially distributed cartridge-receiving bores adapted to align with and introduce the rounds into the revolver's cylinder chambers. The holder also includes a locking device which holds the cartridges by the rims of the cartridges, and this locking device can be released automatically as the cartridges are introduced into the chambers of the revolver. A free rotating sleeve allows the rotation of the holder such that the cartridges slide easily into the revolver. A plurality of legs attached to the holder allow for positioning the holder in proper alignment with the revolver's cylinder without touching projections of the revolving cylinder or the revolver itself.

Abstract: A speed-loading mechanism for securing and releasing cartridges into a multiple chamber cylinder of a firearm comprises a plurality of links pivotally connected together. The device comprises a plurality of substantially identical intermediate links and a master link and an end link establishing opposite ends of the device. Each intermediate link has first and second disk-like portions. The first disk portion of one link is juxtaposed beneath and rotatably connected to the second disk-like portion of an adjacent link. A flat coil spring sandwiched between the juxtaposed first and second disk portions biasing the link series into a circular configuration matching the revolver chamber pattern to enable simultaneous insertion of the cartridges into the cylinder chambers.

Abstract: The cartridge loader comprises a body formed symmetrically about a central, upright axis and is provided with a number (here six) of vertical flutes opening radially outwardly of the holder and extending from top to bottom of the holder. The flutes are on parallel axes equi-angularly spaced about the central axis and each is configured to receive a cartridge, rim-up, and in such fashion that only a relatively minor portion of the cartridge rim rests on the holder top. A plurality of spring-biased fingers, equal in number and spacing to the flutes, engage and retain the cartridges in the flutes. A downwardly movable plunger is actuated to move the fingers radially outwardly in unison to release the cartridges into the cylinder of a revolver.

Abstract: A revolver uses removable cylinders for fast reloading and has cylinder fastening elements which permit reloading of the revolver only when a revolver hammer is in an uncocked position. The revolver cylinders have, in their rear ends, cartridge holding elements which prevent cartridges from falling out of the cylinders when the cylinders are outside of the revolver frame.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a cartridge speed loader for facilitating the loading of a gun under adverse lighting conditions. The speed loader includes a light source, preferably a light emitting diode, disposed on the bottom face of the speed loader cartridge housing to illuminate a cylinder of a gun into which cartridges are to be inserted.

Abstract: A housing adapted to be attached to a pistol grip for storage of a fast loading plural cartridge holder for revolvers.

Abstract: A loading mechanism for securing, storing and releasing rimmed or rimless cartridges into a multiple chamber firearm such as a revolver. This loader consists of a series of links each of which is shaped and proportioned so as to secure a cartridge by clipping around a partial circumference at its base. These links are joined together to provide the proper number of cartridges for a specific firearm. Once secured in the loader, the cartridges may be stored or transported in either a flat or rolled position. When rolled the cartridge links clip together at the open ends such that the axial centerlines of the cartridges correspond in radius to the centerlines of the chambers in the revolver's cylinder. Thus rolled, the cartridges may be simultaneously inserted into their respective chambers in the cylinder and the links may be pulled away to release the cartridges into the chambers, thus rapidly loading the firearm.

Abstract: A magazine for accommodating propellant charges in the form of a thin metal disk. The disk is of circular form and is provided with a plurality of spaced orifices located adjacent the periphery of the disk for retaining the propellant charges. A reinforcement is provided on the disk to prevent the creation of disruptive vibrations that might cause sympathetic firing of charges. The reinforcement is in the form of an undulation which in one form creates an annular groove on one side of the disk and a circular rib on the other side of the disk; and in another form comprises a series of radially extending ribs of like configuration.