US4036102A
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Cartridge belt guide for ammunition box
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1976-01-21
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Granted: 1977-07-19
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Expires: 1996-01-21
Abstract
Abstract A cartridge belt guide for an ammunition box that clamps to an edge portion of the box and has a curved guide surface held in overextending relation to such edge. The guide surface is positioned for sliding contact with the cartridge belt to facilitate withdrawal thereof from the ammunition box without snagging on the edge of the box.
Inventors
- 👤 Gary J. Marrotte
- 👤 H. Christopher Mulder
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 15:25
CPC Classifications
F; F41; F41A; F41A9/00; F41A9/61; F41A9/79
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
118 words
A cartridge belt guide for an ammunition box, which comprises clamp means disposed to engage a wall of an ammunition box for support thereby; and a guide member connected to said clamp means for support thereby in overextending relation to an edge of said wall, said guide member having a guide surface positioned for sliding contact engagement with a cartridge belt to facilitate the withdrawal thereof from the ammunition box, said clamp means having a generally flat surface disposed to lie against said wall on the inside of the ammunition box and having a hook portion disposed to extend around said edge from inside the ammunition box and overlie said wall on the outside of the ammunition box.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
118 words
A cartridge belt guide for an ammunition box, which comprises clamp means disposed to engage a wall of an ammunition box for support thereby; and a guide member connected to said clamp means for support thereby in overextending relation to an edge of said wall, said guide member having a guide surface positioned for sliding contact engagement with a cartridge belt to facilitate the withdrawal thereof from the ammunition box, said clamp means having a generally flat surface disposed to lie against said wall on the inside of the ammunition box and having a hook portion disposed to extend around said edge from inside the ammunition box and overlie said wall on the outside of the ammunition box.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
28 words
A cartridge belt guide according to claim 1 wherein said guide surface has a maximum width greater than the width of said wall as measured along said edge.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
30 words
A cartridge belt guide according to claim 1 wherein said clamp means and guide member are made of sheet metal and have respective surfaces extending generally parallel to said edge.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
32 words
A cartridge belt guide according to claim 1 including a bracing member connected to said guide member and disposed fo engagement with said wall to stabilize the placement of said guide member.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
39 words
A cartridge belt guide according to claim 1 including a bracing member connected to said guide member and disposed to resiliently engage said wall on the outside of the ammunition box to stabilize the placement of said guide member.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
25 words
A cartridge belt guide according to claim 4 wherein said guide member and bracing member are integrally connected as portions of a common metal sheet.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
US1483987A
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US2363219A
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1980-07-18 | 1981-01-17 | 1981-07-19 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-07-18 | 1985-01-17 | 1985-07-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-07-18 | 1989-01-17 | 1989-07-19 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |