Firearm reloading system and method

Abstract

A firearm magazine assembly includes a magazine-body, a movable-member, a spring, a securement-member, and a key-member. The spring includes a spring-length configured for repeated selective compression and extension, as needed. The firearm magazine assembly is useful for providing a firearm magazine configured for quick loading and reloading of a firearm.

Claims

1. A firearm magazine assembly comprising: a magazine-body including a first magazine-end, a second magazine-end opposite the first magazine-end, an inner-capacity defined by an outer-shell and an insertion-slot, the first magazine-end having a loading-end configured to receive at least one bullet, and wherein the inner-capacity is configured to removably house the at least one bullet; a movable-member located within the inner-capacity, the movable-member including a bullet-receiving surface, a spring-receiving surface, and a key-receiving aperture, and wherein the bullet-receiving surface is configured to sit beneath the at least one bullet; a spring attached to the spring-receiving surface at a first spring-end and housed within the inner-capacity of the magazine-body, the spring further including a second spring-end opposite the first spring-end and a spring-length therebetween, the spring-length being configured for repeated selective compression and extension, as needed; a securement-member configured for securement over the second magazine-end; and a key-member configured for selective insertion into the insertion-slot and the key-receiving aperture, and wherein the selective insertion of the key-member into the insertion-slot and the key receiving aperture allows for the selective compression and extension of the spring-length by pressing on the key-member in tandem with the movable-member with a thumb of a user, such that the spring is able to be compressed beneath the movable-member.

2. The firearm magazine assembly of claim 1, wherein the securement-member includes a key-housing.

3. The firearm magazine assembly of claim 2, wherein the key-member is configured to be housed within the key-housing when not in use.

4. The firearm magazine assembly of claim 3, wherein the key-housing is located in a bottom-surface of the securement-member.

5. The firearm magazine assembly of claim 3, wherein the key-housing is located on a side-surface of the securement-member.

6. The firearm magazine assembly of claim 1, wherein the key-member includes a key-body and a key-end.

7. The firearm magazine assembly of claim 6, wherein the key-body includes a gripping-surface configured to provide positive-grip for a user on the key-member.

8. The firearm magazine assembly of claim 7, wherein the key-end is sized for insertion into the key-receiving aperture.

9. The firearm magazine assembly of claim 8, wherein the key-body sits flush with the bottom-surface of the securement-member when the key-end is housed within the key-housing.

10. The firearm magazine assembly of claim 1, wherein the another one of the first-end and the second-end includes securement-apertures therein.

11. The firearm magazine assembly of claim 10, wherein the securement-member includes securement-tabs configured for attachment to the securement-apertures, the securement-tabs comprising two flexible tabs dimensioned to engage the securement-apertures.

12. The firearm magazine assembly of claim 1, wherein the at least one bullet is 11.4323 mm.

13. The firearm magazine assembly of claim 12, wherein the inner-capacity is configured to house at least eight bullets.

14. The firearm magazine assembly of claim 1, wherein the firearm-magazine further includes a vertical-axis whereby the one of the first-end and the second-end including the loading-end is located at a top-end of the firearm-magazine; and wherein the another one of the first-end and the second-end opposite the loading-end is located at a bottom-end of the firearm-magazine.

15. The firearm magazine assembly of claim 1, wherein the insertion-slot is a vertical-aperture relative to the vertical-axis.

16. A firearm magazine assembly comprising: a magazine-body including a first magazine-end, a second magazine-end opposite the first magazine-end, an inner-capacity defined by an outer-shell and an insertion-slot, the first magazine-end having a loading-end configured to receive at least one bullet, and wherein the inner-capacity is configured to removably house the at least one bullet; a movable-member located within the inner-capacity, the movable-member including a bullet-receiving surface, a spring-receiving surface, and a key-receiving aperture, and wherein the bullet-receiving surface is configured to sit beneath the at least one bullet; a spring attached to the spring-receiving surface at a first spring-end and housed within the inner-capacity of the magazine-body, the spring further including a second spring-end opposite the first spring-end and a spring-length therebetween, the spring-length being configured for repeated selective compression and extension, as needed; a securement-member configured for securement over the second magazine-end; and a key-member configured for selective insertion into the insertion-slot and the key-receiving aperture, and wherein the selective insertion of the key-member into the insertion-slot and the key receiving aperture allows for the selective compression and extension of the spring-length by pressing on the key-member in tandem with the movable-member with a thumb of a user, such that the spring is able to be compressed beneath the movable-member; wherein the securement-member includes a key-housing; wherein the key-member is configured to be housed within the key-housing when not in use; wherein the key-housing is located in a bottom-surface of the securement-member; wherein the key-housing is located on a side-surface of the securement-member; wherein the key-member includes a key-body and a key-end; wherein the key-body includes a gripping-surface configured to provide positive-grip for a user on the key-member; wherein the key-end is insertable into the key-receiving aperture, the key-end being dimensioned no larger than the key-receiving aperture, the key-end being substantially conformed to a shape of the key-receiving aperture; wherein the key-body sits flush with the bottom-surface of the securement-member when the key-end is housed within the key-housing; wherein the second magazine-end includes securement-apertures therein; wherein the securement-member includes securement-tabs configured for attachment to the securement-apertures; the securement-tabs comprising two flexible tabs; wherein the at least one bullet is 11.4323 mm; wherein the inner-capacity is configured to house at least eight bullets; wherein the firearm-magazine further includes a vertical-axis whereby the one of the first-end and the second-end including the loading-end is located at a top-end of the firearm-magazine; wherein the another one of the first-end and the second-end opposite the loading-end is located at a bottom-end of the firearm-magazine; and wherein the insertion-slot is a vertical-aperture relative to the vertical-axis.

17. The firearm magazine assembly of claim 16, further comprising set of instructions; and wherein the firearm magazine assembly is arranged as a kit.

18. A method of using a firearm magazine assembly, the method comprising the steps of: providing the firearm magazine assembly, the firearm magazine assembly including: a magazine-body including a first magazine-end, a second magazine-end opposite the first magazine-end, an inner-capacity defined by an outer-shell and an insertion-slot, the first magazine-end having a loading-end configured to receive at least one bullet, and wherein the inner-capacity is configured to removably house the at least one bullet; a movable-member located within the inner-capacity, the movable-member including a bullet-receiving surface, a spring-receiving surface, and a key-receiving aperture, and wherein the bullet-receiving surface is configured to sit beneath the at least one bullet; a spring attached to the spring-receiving surface at a first spring-end and housed within the inner-capacity of the magazine-body, the spring further including a second spring-end opposite the first spring-end and a spring-length therebetween, the spring-length being configured for repeated selective compression and extension, as needed; a securement-member configured for securement over the second magazine-end; and a key-member configured for selective insertion into the insertion-slot and the key-receiving aperture, and wherein the selective insertion of the key-member into the insertion-slot and the key receiving aperture allows for the selective compression and extension of the spring-length by pressing on the key-member in tandem with the movable-member with a thumb of a user, such that the spring is able to be compressed beneath the movable-member; inserting the key-member into the insertion-slot and the key-receiving aperture; compressing the spring-length via the movable-member; loading at least one bullet into the inner-capacity; removing the key-member from the insertion-slot and the key-receiving aperture; and loading the magazine-body into a firearm.

19. The method of claim 18, further comprising the steps of: providing the firearm magazine assembly further including a key-housing located within the securement-member; and housing the key-member within the key-housing when not in use.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

(1) The figures which accompany the written portion of this specification illustrate embodiments and methods of use for the present disclosure, a firearm reloading system and method, constructed and operative according to the teachings of the present disclosure.

(2) FIG. 1 is a side perspective view of the firearm magazine assembly during an in-use condition, according to an embodiment of the disclosure.

(3) FIG. 2 is a front perspective view of the firearm magazine assembly of FIG. 1, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

(4) FIG. 3 is a side-bottom perspective view of the firearm magazine assembly of FIG. 1, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

(5) FIG. 4 is a front perspective view of the firearm magazine assembly of FIG. 1, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

(6) FIG. 5 is a flow diagram illustrating a method of use for the firearm magazine assembly, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

(7) The various embodiments of the present invention will hereinafter be described in conjunction with the appended drawings, wherein like designations denote like elements.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

(8) As discussed above, embodiments of the present disclosure relate to firearms and more particularly to a firearm reloading system and method as used to provide quick reload magazines for a firearm.

(9) Generally, disclosed is a firearm magazine assembly designed to solve the problem of gun magazines being particularly difficult to reload. This assembly may be designed solely for use with a 1911 style firearm chambered for a .45ACP cartridge; however, the concept may be adopted in to virtually any style handgun magazine. The assembly may require the use of no external equipment to help reload bullets into the magazine.

(10) The magazine may include a Mag Tube, a Bullet Follower, a Spring, a Pommel and a Key. The Mag Tube may be the centre component of the magazine's construction. Horizontal filleted grooves cut into the bottom of the Mag Tube may be used to help secure the Pommel. Before the Pommel is fixed securely in place, two components may be installed through the bottom of the Mag Tube; the Bullet Follower and the Spring. With the Bullet Follower sliding in first, and the Spring pressed in compression behind it, the Pommel may then be secured into place. The mag Tube may also be referred to as a magazine body. The Pommel may also be referred to as a baseplate or a securement-member. The Bullet Follower may also be referred to as a movable-member or a cartridge-follower.

(11) The Pommel may use two flexible tabs that secure to a bottom horizontal grooves cut into the Mag Tube. With the main components in place, the last component may be installed. The last component, the Key, may slide into the bottom of the Pommel where two additional tabs provide an interference fit.

(12) The magazine may be held securely by either using a flat surface to support the bottom Pommel or by using the user's hand. The Key may then be temporarily removed from the Pommel to be used to help load the bullets. The Key may accomplish this by being inserted through the vertical slot cut into the Mag Tube body and into the Bullet Follower. The user may then use his/her thumb or other finger to gently glide the Bullet Follower down as each bullet is inserted through the top of the Mag Tube. After the magazine has been loaded, the Key may then be either set aside or returned to the Pommel during its use.

(13) Referring now more specifically to the drawings by numerals of reference, there is shown in FIGS. 1-5, various views of a firearm magazine assembly 100.

(14) FIG. 1 shows a firearm magazine assembly 100 during an in-use condition 50, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Here, the in-use condition 50 is the firearm magazine assembly 100 within a firearm. As illustrated, the firearm magazine assembly 100 may include a magazine-body 110, a movable-member 120 (FIG. 2), a spring 130 (FIG. 2), a securement-member 140, and a key-member 150.

(15) According to one embodiment, the firearm magazine assembly 100 may be arranged as a kit 105. The kit 105 may include set of instructions 107. The instructions 107 may detail functional relationships in relation to the structure of the firearm magazine assembly 100 (such that the firearm magazine assembly 100 can be used, maintained, or the like, in a preferred manner).

(16) Referring now to FIG. 2 showing a front perspective view of the firearm magazine assembly 100 of FIG. 1, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. The magazine-body 110 may include a first magazine-end 111, a second magazine-end 112 opposite the first magazine-end 111, an inner-capacity 113 defined by an outer-shell 114 and an insertion-slot 115. One of the first magazine-end 111 and the second magazine-end 112 may have a loading-end 116 configured to receive at least one bullet 5, and the inner-capacity 113 may be configured to removably house the at least one bullet 5. In a preferred embodiment, the at least one bullet 5 may be 11.4323 mm. Further, the inner-capacity 113 may be configured to house at least eight bullets 5.

(17) As illustrated, the movable-member 120 may be located within the inner-capacity 113. The movable-member 120 may include a bullet-receiving surface 121, a spring-receiving surface 122, and a key-receiving aperture 123. The bullet-receiving surface 121 may be configured to sit beneath the at least one bullet 5.

(18) The spring 130 may be attached to the spring-receiving surface 122 of the movable-member 120 at a first spring-end 131 and housed within the inner-capacity 113 of the magazine-body 110. Further, the spring 130 may include a second spring-end 132 opposite the first spring-end 131 and a spring-length 133 therebetween. The spring-length 133 may be configured for repeated selective compression and extension, as needed. As bullets 5 are fired from the firearm, the spring-length 133 may extend, pushing the bullets 5 up into a feeding-position via the movable-member 120. The repeated selective compression and extension may via manual actuation by the user.

(19) FIG. 3 shows a side-bottom perspective view of the firearm magazine assembly 100 of FIG. 1, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. As shown, the securement-member 140 may be configured for securement over another one of the first magazine-end 111 and the second magazine-end 112. Further, the securement-member 140 may include securement-means 143 configured for attachment to the magazine-body 110.

(20) As shown, the firearm-magazine may further include a vertical-axis 118 whereby the one of the first magazine-end 111 and the second magazine-end 112 may be located at a top-end of the firearm-magazine, and the another one of the first-end and the second-end opposite the loading-end 116 may be located at a bottom-end of the firearm-magazine. In addition to this, in the preferred embodiment, the insertion-slot 115 may be a vertical-aperture relative to the vertical-axis 118.

(21) Referring now to FIG. 4 showing a front perspective view of the firearm magazine assembly 100 of FIG. 1, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. As above, the securement-member 140 may be configured for securement over another one of the first magazine-end 111 and the second magazine-end 112 via the securement-means 143. Further, as illustrated, the securement-member 140 may include a key-housing 141 and the key-member 150 may be configured to be housed within the key-housing 141 when not in use. As shown, the key-housing 141 may be located in a bottom-surface 142 of the securement-member 140. In other embodiments, the key-housing 141 may be located on a side-surface of the securement-member 140. The second magazine-end 112 may include securement-apertures 119 therein. In addition, the securement-member 140 may include securement-means 143 configured for attachment to the securement-apertures 119. In the preferred embodiment, the securement-means 143 may be two flexible tabs. However, other securement-means 143 may be used.

(22) The key-member 150 may be configured for selective insertion into the insertion-slot 115 and the key-receiving aperture 123, and the selective insertion of the key-member 150 into the insertion-slot 115 and the key receiving aperture 123 may allow for the selective compression and extension of the spring-length 133 via the movable-member 120. As shown, the key-member 150 may include a key-body 151 and a key-end 152. The key-body 151 may include a gripping-surface 153 configured to provide positive-grip for a user on the key-member 150, and the key-end 152 may be sized for insertion into the key-receiving aperture 123. To facilitate this, the key-end 152 and the key-receiving aperture 123 may include a same shape. Further, in the preferred embodiment, key-body 151 may sit flush with the bottom-surface 142 of the securement-member 140 when the key-end 152 is housed within the key-housing 141.

(23) FIG. 5 is a flow diagram illustrating a method of using a firearm magazine assembly 500, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. As illustrated, the method of using a firearm magazine assembly 500 may include the steps of: step one 501, providing the firearm magazine assembly 100 as above; step two 502, inserting the key-member 150 into the insertion-slot 115 and the key-receiving aperture 123; step three 503, compressing the spring-length 133 via the movable-member 120; step four 504, loading at least one bullet 5 into the inner-capacity 113; step five 505, removing the key-member 150 from the insertion-slot 115 and the key-receiving aperture 123; and step six 506, loading the magazine-body 110 into a firearm. Further steps may include: step seven 507, providing the firearm magazine assembly 100 further including a key-housing 141 located within the securement-member 140; and step eight 508, housing the key-member 150 within the key-housing 141 when not in use.

(24) It should be noted that step seven 507 and step eight 508 are optional steps and may not be implemented in all cases. Optional steps of method of use 500 are illustrated using dotted lines in FIG. 5 so as to distinguish them from the other steps of method of use 500. It should also be noted that the steps described in the method of use can be carried out in many different orders according to user preference. The use of step of should not be interpreted as step for, in the claims herein and is not intended to invoke the provisions of 35 U.S.C. 112(f). It should also be noted that, under appropriate circumstances, considering such issues as design preference, user preferences, marketing preferences, cost, structural requirements, available materials, technological advances, etc., other methods for firearm magazine assembly 100 (e.g., different step orders within above-mentioned list, elimination or addition of certain steps, including or excluding certain maintenance steps, etc.), are taught herein.

(25) The embodiments of the invention described herein are exemplary and numerous modifications, variations and rearrangements can be readily envisioned to achieve substantially equivalent results, all of which are intended to be embraced within the spirit and scope of the invention. Further, the purpose of the foregoing abstract is to enable the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and the public generally, and especially the scientist, engineers and practitioners in the art who are not familiar with patent or legal terms or phraseology, to determine quickly from a cursory inspection the nature and essence of the technical disclosure of the application.