US20140298704A1

US20140298704A1 - Special Telescoping Magazine Ammunition Loader and Unloader

Info

Publication number: US20140298704A1
Application number: US14/248,022
Authority: US
Inventors: Jeffery N Niccum
Original assignee: Individual
Current assignee: Individual
Priority date: 2013-04-08
Filing date: 2014-04-08
Publication date: 2014-10-09

Abstract

A telescoping magazine ammunition loader/unloader for weapons loading and reserve ammunition storage. The apparatus provides for the rapid loading of ammunition into a magazine used for holding a number of rounds of ammunition. It is comprised of a top box, a bottom box sleeve a loading collar that surrounds an ammunition magazine; a means to telescope and retain the top box and bottom box within the inner area of the loading collar; and a removable plunger wherein the loader may retain at least one cartridge which may be forced into a magazine through the loading collar so an operator can quickly and efficiently reload the cartridge into the receiving magazine.

Description

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

This application claims the benefit of Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 61/809,630 filed Apr. 8, 2013 by Jeffery N Niccum and entitled “Special Telescoping Magazine Ammunition Loader”.

FIELD OF INVENTION

This invention is a special telescoping magazine ammunition loader for weapons loading and reserve ammunition storage. The present invention relates in general to a device or apparatus for loading ammunition into a magazine. More particularly, the invention is concerned with a device or apparatus which provides for the rapid loading of ammunition into a magazine used for holding a number of rounds of ammunition. In addition, the present invention relates to a magazine loading system, and more particularly to a magazine loader mechanism which can quickly and easily load the ammunition into a magazine. Therefore, the creation relates to firearm magazine loaders, particularly to a loader and method for loading both rounds held by stripper clips or loose rounds. Firearms, including short weapons, assault rifles, and submachine guns, utilize and fire rounds (also known as cartridges and ammunition).
Moreover, this invention relates to a cartridge loader and a cartridge unloader, more particularly, to a device for reloading cartridges into the magazine or clip of such a firearm. This may also be called a clip loading tool and/or cartridge loading device since it relates to a device for loading cartridges into a clip of a firearm.

FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH

None.

SEQUENCE LISTING OR PROGRAM

None.

BACKGROUND

Field of Invention and Prior Art

As far as known, there is no special telescoping magazine ammunition loader or the like. It is believed that this product is unique in its design and technologies.
A. Background:
Ammunition magazines are the most common means of storing and delivering ammunition into firearms. Firearms, including short weapons, assault rifles, and submachine guns, utilize and fire rounds (also known as cartridges and ammunition). Each round is substantially elongated and comprises a deep cuplike case (also known as a shell case and sometimes also a cartridge), usually of brass, which is filled with an explosive propellant. Traditionally, when loading a cartridge clip or magazine for a firearm, the cartridge (e.g. ammunition) must be manually loaded one at a time through an opening on a top portion of the cartridge clip. Generally, each cartridge is pressed against a previously loaded shell and a clip spring contained in the cartridge clip is compressed. As each shell is inserted, strain on the fingers may increase which may cause the individual's hand to become tired and many individuals may not have the required strength or dexterity to manually load the cartridge clip. Other individuals may only be able to partially load a cartridge clip due to the increased strength and dexterity required to continue to load the clip as the spring continues to be compressed. Alternatively, individuals who do have the required strength or dexterity to manually load a single cartridge into a clip may not have the strength to manually load multiple cartridge clips. Furthermore, resistance of the clip spring can slow the speed at which a clip is loaded.
Loading magazines with loose rounds is a relatively time-consuming, tedious, and painful practice if done with bare fingers. Pain accumulates and intensifies as more rounds are loaded against the increasing spring pressure, thus slowing the loading process. When a plurality of magazines are to be loaded, much time is required, which in turn shortens time for reposing, training, or combat time. In combat circumstances, slow reloading can be life-threatening.
The rounds are held within and fed into the firearm from a magazine. Detachable magazines have become dominant throughout the world. The term “magazine” is broad, encompassing several geometric variations, including curved magazines. Most detachable magazines are similar, varying in form and structure, rather than in their general principles of operation. Magazines usually take the form of an elongated container having a generally rectangular cross-section, which is attached to the underside of the firearm. Magazines are commonly made of aluminum alloys, plastic, steel, or a combination. They are usually closed on four or five sides and open on a sixth, upwardly facing, top, side or end, and are substantially hollow. The top open side has a rectangular opening and includes two round-retaining members, known as feed lips that project into or partly close the opening. An internal spring urges a follower or pusher (a shaped piece of plastic or metal) toward the open side. The follower in turn urges the rounds as a group up against the lips. The lips act as a stop for the rounds so that they are not expelled from the magazine. Within the magazine, the rounds are stacked or oriented in the magazine such that the longitudinal axes of the rounds are substantially parallel and perpendicular to the direction of travel of the spring and follower. Adjoining rounds are oriented side-by-side and in the same direction, i.e., the bullets of adjacent rounds are next to each other, as are the cases. Thus, the use of magazines is a convenient and effective method of feeding bullets, in rapid succession, into a weapon's firing chamber.
B. Problem Solved:
On the other hand, as mentioned, the reloading of bullets into the spent magazine is known to be problematic. Thus a need is sought for a mechanism or device to be used and incorporated with the magazine so that the ammunition can be quickly and easy fed in the magazine. The loading of bullets into a magazine entails the progressive compression of the magazine spring. Initial loading may be accomplished without substantial manual effort while the latter stages of loading, by reason of increased spring resistance and internal friction, present a problem. Typically the bullet being loaded into the magazine is held by its nose and the base of the bullet used to depress the previously loaded bullet. Accordingly both substantial downward and inward pressure must be exerted on the bullet being loaded as it is slid into the clip or magazine. Handling of the projectile portion of the cartridge can increase misfires and jamming. In addition to the manual dexterity required, a degree of finger strength is necessary. Still further, the unaided loading of magazines is a tedious, time consuming task which consumes costly time when accomplished at a busy firing range. More particularly, the structural design of the magazine requires each bullet to be individually loaded through the top ejection end of the magazine past the retainers and downwardly against the force of the magazine spring (typically a compression spring or equal) in order to receive the bullet within the magazine. As each bullet is loaded, in sequence, the magazine spring in the magazine becomes progressively compressed until the magazine is fully loaded with bullets. Naturally, the resistance of the magazine spring (force) against the downward force of loading the bullets into the magazine becomes greater with each successive bullet loaded into the magazine. Thus, for many years, bullets have been loaded into empty magazines of firearms by hand, using the fingers to force each bullet downwardly against the force of the compression spring and into captured arrangement within the magazine. This process is time consuming, and quite often frustrating, on cold days when a person's fingers are numb, or are enclosed in a glove or mitten.
C. Second Problem Solved:
In many instances, a magazine is kept stored with ammunition for ready use. In order to conduct maintenance, the ammunition must be removed before the magazine can be disassembled safely. A second magazine is then usually loaded to substitute availability for the first magazine. In order to unload a magazine, the cartridges are removed one at a time. The process is repeated when reloading the magazine. The unloading and reloading is slow and tedious, and most users purchase new magazines instead of conducting the necessary maintenance on the current magazine. No means exist in the art to remove the spring itself before unloading the ammunition from a magazine. Likewise, no means exist to transfer ammunition directly from one magazine into another in bulk. Therefore a simple magazine unloader is desired.
Along with no general means for quickly and easily unloading ammunition from a magazine for maintenance, there are no means for reloading ammunition placed into a storage media during maintenance and then from storage back into a magazine in bulk. [One notes that there are in fact magazine unloaders (zip strip types) but these zip strip types basically just permit one to dump the rounds onto the table where the cartridges must be picked up and loaded back onto the strip.] In the prior art, reloading ammunition stored in a storage media, such as ammunition boxes or carton racks, would require taking individual cartridges from either type of container and inserting them individually into a magazine. This is a time consuming and tedious process, but no effective manner or means exist for loading ammunition from a box or carton rack into a magazine in bulk. By using this secondary unloader mechanism with the new special telescoping magazine ammunition loader time to unload and load are both greatly reduced.
D. Prior Art
In the prior art are devices to assist loading of magazines, one such device being disclosed in U.S. Pat. No. 4,570,371 wherein a base is clamped to the upper end of the magazine where after a lever of the device rocks into engagement with and is used to depress the previously loaded bullet. Another device disclosed in U.S. Pat. No. 4,464,855 has a bullet engaging plate and an elongate base movable along the forward edge of the magazine. A spring biased pin engages an opening in the magazine front wall to hold the device against the action of the magazine spring. Such a device requires considerable effort to use with repeated engagement and disengagement from the magazine. Still other clip loading devices serve to temporarily attach to the magazine with a hook component of the device holding a slidable magazine button fully depressed. As the bullets are loaded, they fall freely into the magazine with the risk of coming to rest askew in the magazine. Examples of these devices are found in U.S. Pat. Nos. 4,464,855; 4,488,371 and 2,514,277.
To increase loading speed and decrease finger pain, numerous magazine loaders have been designed. However, in the market there are many different magazines for firearms. They differ in their round capacity, length, width, depth, round caliber, materials, adaptability to match magazine wells, shape of lips, and magazine locking or latching mechanism. Often, each weapon has its own unique magazine. Therefore, to accommodate the extremely wide range of magazines with all their mechanical variations, manufacturers of magazine loaders had to manufacture the following loader types: 1. loaders of different fixed sizes basically described in U.S. Pat. No. 4,993,180 to Upchurch Feb. 19, 1991. Such is a family of three different size loaders from ADCO Sales Inc., shown at www.adcosales.com, and sold under the trademark Super Thumb models ST1, ST2 and ST3. Many other similar loaders from Glock Inc., SIG Arms, Springfield Armory and others exist comprising a hollow body with a fixed projecting member or plunger for inserting, pushing, or forcing rounds into a magazine; 2. loaders with an integral user-adjustable mechanism to fit the loader to a particular magazine, such as loaders (U.S. Pat. Nos. 5,249,386 and 5,377,436 to Switzer, Oct. 5, 1993 and Jan. 3, 1995, respectively) sold under the trademark HKS. These have different overall sizes and a magazine length adjuster or fitter in each (HKS has ten different magazine loaders in the market for covering most of the magazines available); or 3. loaders with inserts or spacers to accommodate different magazine widths, such as the loader model #104 shown at www.worldwideordnance.com and sold under the trademark Cambi (U.S. Pat. No. 6,817,134 to Newman Nov. 16, 2004) having four separate insertable spacers.
In summary, while there have been attempts to provide a mechanism for accepting a large range of different weapon magazines in a single magazine loader, none was able to do just that, and all are quite limited in the range of magazines they accept. As far as known, there is no special telescoping magazine ammunition loader or the like.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

This invention is a special telescoping magazine ammunition loader/unloader. Taught here are the ways a telescoping ammunition loader device may be placed safely and securely on an ammunition magazine and the used to quickly force and feed ammunition cartridges to load or reload a magazine for a firearms. Systems and methods for loading and unloading a magazine are comprised herein. An apparatus described herein includes a special telescoping magazine ammunition loader configured for holding a quantity of at least one ammunition cartridge, made of durable materials, and comprised of: (a) a top box sleeve structure with a periphery and outer surfaces and with ammunition retention features; (b) a bottom box sleeve with ammunition retention features, (c) a loading collar that surround the periphery of the bottom box, with a lower recess that surrounds an ammunition receiving magazine; (d) a means to telescope and retain the top box and bottom box within the inner area of the loading collar; (e) a plunger with specific features to interface with ammunition; and (f) a means to detachably secure the plunger to the top surface of the top box sleeve wherein the loader may retain at least one cartridge which may be forced into a magazine through the loading collar so an operator can quickly and efficiently reload the cartridge into the receiving magazine.

OBJECTS AND ADVANTAGES

There are several objects and advantages of the special telescoping magazine ammunition loader. There are currently no known magazine loading devices that are effective at providing the objects of this invention. The special telescoping magazine ammunition loader/unloader has several objects and advantages:

TABLE A

Advantages and Benefits

Item	Advantages



1	Permits a fast load of ammunition clips
2	Is lightweight
3	Meets or exceeds recent limits on ammunition clip
	sizes

4	Provides an alternative to gun owners for ready-
	reloads for magazines
5	Is durable and can be made from readily available
	materials

6	Protects the cartridges from external forces while
	transporting and loading

Accordingly, it is an object of the present invention to provide a device or apparatus for the rapid loading of a number of rounds of ammunition into a magazine. Another object of the present invention is to provide a rapid loading device as in accordance with the preceding object and in which the magazine can be loaded quite rapidly in under three seconds; loading up to 10 additional rounds of ammunition. Still another object of the present invention is to provide an improved method of loading of a number of rounds of ammunition into a magazine, and in particular in which the method of loading is carried out rapidly.

Finally, other advantages and additional features of the present special telescoping magazine ammunition loader/unloader device will be more apparent from the accompanying drawings and from the full description of the device. For one skilled in the art of ammunition handling and loading devices, it is readily understood that the features shown in the examples with this product are readily adapted to other types of art of ammunition handling and loading systems and devices.

DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS Figures

The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and constitute a part of this specification, illustrate an embodiment of the special telescoping magazine ammunition loader that is preferred. The drawings together with the summary description given above and a detailed description given below serve to explain the principles of the device. It is understood, however, that the special telescoping magazine ammunition loader is not limited to only the precise arrangements and instrumentalities shown.

FIGS. 1 A through 1 E are sketches of the general telescoping magazine ammunition loader for fast loading of magazine clips and the like.

FIGS. 2 A through 2 C are sketches of the general telescoping magazine ammunition loader device with components and features noted.

FIGS. 3 A through 3 C are sketches of section views of the telescoping magazine ammunition loader with the components and features shown from generally a side view.

FIGS. 4 A through 4 G are sketches of components and their features for the telescoping magazine ammunition loader.

FIGS. 5 A through 5 J are sketches of the various views and sections for the top box/sleeve of the telescoping magazine ammunition loader.

FIGS. 6 A through 6 H are sketches of the bottom box/sleeve of the telescoping magazine ammunition loader.

FIGS. 7 A through 7 C are sketches of the plunger/handle for the telescoping magazine ammunition loader.

FIGS. 8 A through 8 C are sketches of the covers for the telescoping magazine ammunition loader.

FIGS. 9 A through 9 D are sketches of an alternative embodiment for the projectile and rim groove restraint for the telescoping magazine ammunition loader.

FIGS. 10A through 10 D are sketches of a typical ammunition magazine.

FIGS. 11 A through 11 E are sketches of an alternative open end embodiment to accommodate zip strips ammunition bundles and the like.

FIG. 12 is a sketch of an unload mechanism to move ammunition rounds from a loaded magazine back to the telescoping magazine ammunition loader.

FIGS. 13 A through 13 D are sketches of original concepts for the telescoping magazine ammunition loader.

FIG. 14 is a typical ammunition round detailed showing the projectile and rim ridge for reference.

FIGS. 15 A through 15 E are sketches of the full assembly isometric drawing of the preferred embodiment of the general telescoping magazine ammunition loader and the individual telescoping parts.

FIGS. 16 A through 16 F are sketches of the preferred embodiment of the general telescoping magazine ammunition loader from different views.

FIGS. 17 A through 17 G are sketches of the top stage of the preferred embodiment of the general telescoping magazine ammunition loader from different views.

FIGS. 18 A through 18 G are sketches of the bottom stage of the preferred embodiment of the general telescoping magazine ammunition loader from different views.

FIGS. 19 A through 19 H are sketches of the loading collar of the preferred embodiment of the general telescoping magazine ammunition loader from different views.

FIGS. 20 A through 20 H are sketches of the plunger for the preferred embodiment of the general telescoping magazine ammunition loader from different views.

FIGS. 21 A through 21 E are sketches of receiver section of the preferred embodiment of the magazine unload assist for a telescoping magazine ammunition loader.

FIGS. 22 A through 22 D are sketches of the preferred embodiment of the magazine unload assist for a telescoping magazine ammunition loader in various views and being utilized to unload a magazine by a user.

DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

Reference Numerals

The following list refers to the drawings:

TABLE B

Reference numbers

Ref #	Description

31	General telescoping magazine ammunition loader
33	Cross section of telescoping magazine ammunition
	loader
35	Magazine unload assist for a telescoping magazine
	ammunition loader
36	Transition sleeve in the magazine unload assist 35 to
	the bottom box/sleeve of the telescoping magazine
	ammunition loader
36A	Transition sleeve 36A in the magazine unload assist
	35 to the top of the typical magazine 90
37	Open end alternative telescoping magazine ammunition
	loader
40	Top box/sleeve for the telescoping magazine ammunition
	loader
41	Top box/sleeve side surface
42	Top box/sleeve projectile end surface
43	Top box/sleeve rim recess end surface
44	Top box Engagement taper
45	Top Box/sleeve top surface
46	Top Box taper in plunger aperture
47	Slot or aperture in top surface for clearance to
	assemble plunger 80
48	Rim end spring option
48A	Projectile end spring option
49	Spring mechanism - leaf, ball detents or the like
50	Rim groove periphery or ridge in top box
51	Retainer nub
52	Projectile periphery or ridge in top box
53	Face of spring option
55	Top box/sleeve groove for cover
56	Top box long cover for cartridge plunger 80
57	Top box short cover for cartridge and projectile
	plunger 81
58	Box channel on cover to engage top box groove 55
60	Bottom box/sleeve for telescoping magazine ammunition
	loader
61	Bottom box/sleeve side surface
62	Bottom box/sleeve projectile end surface
63	Bottom box/sleeve rim/groove end surface
65	Top of box/sleeve bottom surface (above the transition
	point/intersection 95)
66	Bottom box/sleeve aperture and flap in bottom recess
	surface 65
67	Nub retainer recess
69	Magazine recess/cave of bottom area for Bottom box/sleeve
70	Rim groove periphery or ridge in bottom box
72	Projectile periphery or ridge in bottom box
74	Bottom box Engagement taper
75	Concept sketch of top box/sleeve
76	Concept sketch of bottom box/sleeve
77	Concept sketch of telescoping magazine ammunition loader
80	Cartridge plunger
81	Cartridge and projectile plunger
82	Plunger handle with or without gripping means
83	Plunger side surface
85	Plunger expanded area to engage ammunition 120
86	Surface of plunger 80, 81 at ammunition 120
88	Unloader handle
89	Unloader (optional) return spring
90	Magazine (typical) for ammunition reserve for weapons
91	End slide cartridge retainer door
92	Sliding flap
92A	Molded Nub as handle
93	Open part of the magazine
94	Side rail retainer (molded or affixed to the side and
	internal to bottom box cavity for the roll slide 91
94A	Aperture in end face 63 for slide flap
95	Intersection/transition point at magazine and bottom
	surface of bottom box/sleeve
97	Open ended top box/sleeve
98	Open ended section of bottom box/sleeve
100	Open ended bottom surface (refer to 65)
101	Magazine user (person)
120	Ammunition typical sketch
122	Projectile diameter/end of typical ammunition
125	Rim groove diameter/end of typical ammunition
128	Rim end surface diameter/end of typical ammunition
131	Preferred embodiment of the general telescoping magazine
	ammunition loader
133	Cross section of telescoping magazine ammunition loader
135	Preferred embodiment of the magazine unload assist for a
	telescoping magazine ammunition loader
136	Base for the Preferred embodiment of the magazine unload
	assist for a telescoping magazine ammunition loader
137	Receiver section of the Preferred embodiment of the
	magazine unload assist for a telescoping magazine
	ammunition loader
137A	Extension pawl as a means for connecting receiver 37
	to base 136
137B	Retainer bottom plate (fastened to retainer sidewalls by a
	fastening means such as threaded fasteners, rivets, or other
138	Magazine section of receiver 137
138A	Aperture/cavity for magazine 90 in receiver 137
138B	Retainer latch to removably secure the magazine 90
139	Bottom stage 160 section of receiver 137
139A	Aperture/cavity for bottom stage 160 in receiver 137
140	Top box/sleeve stage for the Preferred embodiment of the
	telescoping magazine ammunition loader
141	Top box/sleeve side surface
142	Top box/sleeve projectile end surface
143	Top box/sleeve rim recess end surface
144	Top box Engagement latch means
145	Top Box/sleeve top surface
146	Slot or aperture in top surface for clearance to accept/
	receive plunger 180
147	Rim receiver
148	Back block
149	Shoulder stop
150	Rim slot
151	Retainer nub
160	Bottom box/sleeve for the preferred embodiment of the
	telescoping magazine ammunition loader 131
161	Bottom box/sleeve side surface
162	Bottom box/sleeve projectile end surface
163	Bottom box/sleeve rim/groove end surface
167	Nub retainer
168	Rim receiver
169	Back block
171	Tapered zone
172	Cartridge restrictor/shoulder stops to narrow channel
173	Cartridge restrictor (at bottom stage 160)
180	Cartridge plunger for the Preferred embodiment of the
	telescoping magazine loader 131
182	Plunger extension or handle with or without gripping means
183	Plunger side surface
184	Edge of plunger with Groove for engaging with loading
	collar
186	Surface of plunger at ammunition 120
188A	Unloader plunger at magazine section of receiver 137
188B	Second Unloader plunger at magazine section of
	receiver 137
188C	Unloader plunger at bottom stage section of receiver 137
188A1	Aperture for Unloader plunger at magazine section of
	receiver 137
188B1	Aperture for Second Unloader plunger at magazine section
	of receiver 137
188C1	Aperture for Unloader plunger at bottom stage section of
	receiver 137
200	Loading collar for the Preferred embodiment of the
	telescoping magazine loader 131
201	Projectile end of loading collar
202	Rim end of loading collar
203	Aperture/cavity to accept/receive magazine 90
204	Clip/retaining means to hold magazine removably secure
	to the loading collar
205	Slide grooves and stop for removably securing plunger 180
207	Rim receiver
208	Back block

Detailed Description of Preferred Embodiment

The present innovation is a special telescoping magazine ammunition loader/unloader for weapons loading and reserve ammunition storage. The present invention relates in general to a device or apparatus for loading ammunition into a magazine. More particularly, the invention is concerned with a device or apparatus which provides for the rapid loading of ammunition into a magazine used for holding a number of rounds of ammunition. In addition, the present invention relates to a magazine loading system, and more particularly to a magazine loader mechanism which can quickly and easily load the ammunition into a magazine.
Taught here are the ways that a telescoping ammunition loader device may be placed safely and securely on an ammunition magazine and the used to quickly force and feed ammunition cartridges to load or reload a magazine for a firearm.
The advantages for the special telescoping magazine ammunition loader device 31 are listed above in the advantages:

- Permits a fast load of ammunition clips
- Is lightweight
- Meets or exceeds recent limits on ammunition clip sizes
- Provides an alternative to gun owners for ready-reloads for magazines
- Is durable and can be made from readily available materials
- Protects the cartridges from external forces while transporting and loading

The preferred embodiment of the special telescoping magazine ammunition loader 131 is a device configured for holding a quantity of at least one ammunition cartridge 120, made of durable materials, and comprised of: (a) a top box 140 sleeve structure with a periphery and outer surfaces and with ammunition retention features; (b) a bottom box sleeve 160 with ammunition retention features, (c) a loading collar 200 that surround the periphery of the bottom box, with a lower recess that surrounds an ammunition receiving magazine 90; (d) a means to telescope and retain the top box and bottom box within the inner area of the loading collar; (e) a plunger 180 with specific features to interface with ammunition; and (f) a means to detachably secure the plunger to the top surface of the top box sleeve wherein the loader may retain at least one cartridge which may be forced into a magazine through the loading collar so an operator 101 can quickly and efficiently reload the cartridge into the receiving magazine 90.
There is shown in FIGS. 1-22 a complete description and operative embodiment of the special telescoping magazine ammunition loader 31 device. In the drawings and illustrations, one notes well that the FIGS. 1-22 demonstrate the general configuration and use of this product. The various example uses are in the operation and use section, below.
The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and constitute a part of this specification, illustrate an embodiment of the special telescoping magazine ammunition loader 31 that is preferred. The drawings together with the summary description given above and a detailed description given below serve to explain the principles of the special telescoping magazine ammunition loader device 31. It is understood, however, that the device 31 is not limited to only the precise arrangements and instrumentalities shown. Other examples of ammunition magazine loader/unloader devices and uses are still understood by one skilled in the art of ammunition handling and loading devices to be within the scope and spirit shown here.
FIGS. 1 A through 1 E are sketches of the general telescoping magazine ammunition loader for fast loading of magazine clips and the like. Shown here is the telescoping magazine ammunition loader 31 (FIG. 1 A); a cross section of telescoping magazine ammunition loader 33 (FIG. 1 C); a magazine unload assist for a telescoping magazine ammunition loader 35 (FIG. 1 B); the preferred embodiment 131 (FIG. 1 D) of the general telescoping magazine ammunition loader; and the preferred embodiment of the magazine unload assist 135 (FIG. 1 E) for a telescoping magazine ammunition loader. The details and features are shown in the other figures and described below.
FIGS. 2 A through 2 C are sketches of the general telescoping magazine ammunition loader device with components and features noted. One may see here the special telescoping magazine ammunition loader cartridge plunger 80; top box long cover 56 for cartridge plunger 80; top box short cover 57 for cartridge and projectile plunger 81; dashed shadows for projectile diameter/end 122, rim groove diameter/end 125 and rim end surface diameter/end 128 of typical ammunition 120; top box/sleeve 40 for the telescoping magazine ammunition loader 31; bottom box/sleeve 60 for telescoping magazine ammunition loader 31; the magazine (typical) 90 for ammunition 120 reserve for weapons; and the intersection point 95 at magazine and bottom surface of bottom box/sleeve above the magazine load. Also shown to retain the cartridges 120 are the end slide cartridge retainer door 91, a sliding flap 92, a molded Nub as handle 92A, open part of the magazine 93, a side rail retainer 94 (molded or affixed to the side and internal to bottom box cavity for the roll slide 91, and aperture 94A in end face 63 for slide flap 92
The components may be comprised of heavy duty, durable plastic or composite material. They may also be made of a metal such as steel, steel alloy, or aluminum and may be coated with a powder coat, paint, or other surface finish.
FIGS. 3 A through 3 C are sketches of section views at the projectile diameter (FIG. 3 C, Section C-C) and at the rim groove diameter (FIG. 3 B, Section B-B) for the telescoping magazine ammunition loader 31 with the components and features shown from generally a sectioned side view. Demonstrated here again are the special telescoping magazine ammunition loader cartridge plunger 80; top box long cover 56 for cartridge plunger 80; top box short cover 57 for cartridge and projectile plunger 81; dashed shadows for projectile diameter/end 122, rim groove diameter/end 125 and rim end surface diameter/end 128 of typical ammunition 120; top box/sleeve 40 for the telescoping magazine ammunition loader 31; bottom box/sleeve 60 for telescoping magazine ammunition loader 31; the end slide cartridge retainer door 91; the magazine (typical) 90 for ammunition 120 reserve for weapons; and the ammunition transition at the Intersection point 95 at magazine and bottom surface of bottom box/sleeve above the magazine load. In addition is shown the rim groove periphery or ridge in top box 50; projectile periphery 52 or ridge in top box 40; rim groove periphery 70 or ridge in bottom box 60; and projectile periphery 72 or ridge in bottom box 60.
FIGS. 4 A through 4 G are sketches of components and their features for the telescoping magazine ammunition loader 31. FIG. 4 D shows the cross section of telescoping magazine ammunition loader 33 and the telescoping configuration of the top box/sleeve 40 for the telescoping magazine ammunition loader 31 inside the bottom box/sleeve 60 for telescoping magazine ammunition loader 31 along with a typical ammunition cartridge 120. FIGS. 4 A through 4 C show the top box/sleeve 40 for the telescoping magazine ammunition loader 31; rim groove periphery or ridge in top box 50; projectile periphery 52 or ridge in top box 40; dashed shadows for projectile diameter/end 122, rim groove diameter/end 125 and rim end surface diameter/end 128 of typical ammunition 120; top box/sleeve groove 55 for cover 56,57 and the retainer nubs 51 used to detachably secure the bottom of the side surface of the top box 40 below the top surface/edge of the bottom box 60 in the recess 67. FIGS. 4 E through 4 G show the bottom box/sleeve 60 for telescoping magazine ammunition loader 31; dashed shadows for projectile diameter/end 122, rim groove diameter/end 125 and rim end surface diameter/end 128 of typical ammunition 120; rim groove periphery 70 or ridge in bottom box 60; and projectile periphery 72 or ridge in bottom box 60; and the nub retainer recess 67.
FIGS. 5 A through 5 J are sketches of the various views and sections for the top box/sleeve 40 of the telescoping magazine ammunition loader. These show the top box/sleeve 40 for the telescoping magazine ammunition loader 31; rim groove periphery or ridge in top box 50; projectile periphery 52 or ridge in top box 40; dashed shadows for projectile diameter/end 122, rim groove diameter/end 125 and rim end surface diameter/end 128 of typical ammunition 120; top box/sleeve groove 55 for cover 56,57 and the retainer nubs 51 used to detachably secure the bottom of the side surface of the top box 40 below the top surface/edge of the bottom box 60 in the recess 67. Also shown are the features and component details of the top box engagement taper 44; top box/sleeve side surface 41; top box/sleeve projectile end surface 42; top box/sleeve rim recess end surface 43; top box engagement taper 44; top Box/sleeve top surface 45; top box taper in plunger aperture 46; slot or aperture 47 in top surface 45 for clearance to assemble plunger 80; and a typical ammunition cartridge 120 for reference.
FIGS. 6 A through 6 H are sketches of the bottom box/sleeve 60 of the telescoping magazine ammunition loader 31. Demonstrated in these views are the bottom box sleeve 60; a typical ammunition cartridge 120; dashed shadows for projectile diameter/end 122, rim groove diameter/end 125 and rim end surface diameter/end 128 of typical ammunition 120; nub retainer recess 67; bottom box/sleeve side surface 61; bottom box/sleeve projectile end surface 62; bottom box/sleeve rim/groove end surface 63; bottom box/sleeve bottom surface 65 (above the transition point 95); bottom box/sleeve aperture and flap 66 in bottom surface 65; the end slide cartridge retainer door 91; rim groove periphery 70 or ridge in bottom box 60; projectile periphery 72 or ridge in bottom box 60; bottom box engagement taper 74; and magazine recess/cave 69 of bottom area for bottom box/sleeve 60.
FIGS. 7 A through 7 C are sketches of the plunger/handle 80 for the telescoping magazine ammunition loader 31. Demonstrated here are the cartridge plunger 80; cartridge and projectile plunger 81; plunger handle 82 with or without gripping means; plunger side surface 83; plunger expanded 85 area to engage ammunition 120; surface 86 of plunger 80, 81 at ammunition 120; top box long cover 56 for cartridge plunger 80; top box short cover 57 for cartridge and projectile plunger 81; and the box channel 58 on cover 80, 81 to engage top box groove 55.
FIGS. 8 A through 8 C are sketches of the covers for the telescoping magazine ammunition loader 31. Shown are the details for the top box long cover 56 for cartridge plunger 80; top box short cover 57 for cartridge and projectile plunger 81; and the box channel 58 on cover 80, 81 to engage top box groove 55.
FIGS. 9 A through 9 D are sketches of an alternative embodiment for the projectile and rim groove restraint for the telescoping magazine ammunition loader. The demonstrated device components are the rim groove periphery 70 or ridge in bottom box 60; and projectile periphery 72 or ridge in bottom box 60; the rim groove periphery or ridge in top box 50; the projectile periphery 52 or ridge in top box 40; the rim end spring option 48; periphery end spring option 48A; the spring mechanism 49—leaf, ball detents or the like; and the face 53 of spring options 48, 48A.
FIGS. 10A through 10 D are sketches of typical ammunition magazines 90. FIG. 10 A is a sketch of the bottom box of a loader sleeve. FIGS. 10 B-10C are sketches of typical ammunition magazines. FIG. 10 D is a photo of an actual ammunition magazine. Shown are the magazine (typical) 90 for ammunition 120 reserve for weapons; open part of the magazine 93; and the transition point 95 above the magazine load. One skilled in firearms and weapon accessories realize and appreciates that the magazine 90 may be made of various metals, plastics, composite materials and other durable materials.
FIGS. 11 A through 11 E are sketches of an alternative open end embodiment 37 to accommodate zip strips around the ammunition bundles and the like. Here is demonstrated the similar embodiment including the plunger 80 but with these exceptions: open ended section of bottom box/sleeve 98; open ended top box cross section 97; an open ended bottom surface 100 (refer to component 65); and the end slide cartridge retainer door 91.
FIG. 12 is a sketch of an unload mechanism 35 to move ammunition rounds 120 from a loaded magazine 90 back to the telescoping magazine ammunition loader 31 (note that loader 31 is inverted). Here the unloader 35 is a transfer connecting structure with a transition sleeve 36 in the magazine unload assist 35 to the bottom box/sleeve of the telescoping magazine ammunition loader; transition sleeve 36A in the magazine unload assist 35 to the top of the typical magazine 90; over the open part of the magazine 93; the end slide cartridge retainer door 91 in an open position; a cartridge plunger 80 cartridge and projectile plunger 81; an ammunition cartridge (typical) sketch 120; a top box/sleeve 40 for the telescoping magazine ammunition loader 31; a bottom box/sleeve 60 for telescoping magazine ammunition loader 31; the bottom box/sleeve bottom surface 65 (below the transition point 95 since the loader 31 is inverted) an unloader handle 88; and an unloader optional return spring 89.
FIGS. 13 A through 13 D are sketches of original concepts for the telescoping magazine ammunition loader. Shown in these figures are: a concept sketch of top box/sleeve 75; a concept sketch 76 of bottom box/sleeve 60; a concept sketch 77 of telescoping magazine ammunition loader 31 with the ammunition typical sketch 120, plunger 80; top box/sleeve 40 for the telescoping magazine ammunition loader 31; bottom box/sleeve 60 for telescoping magazine ammunition loader 31; and magazine 90.
FIG. 14 is a typical ammunition round 120 detailed showing the projectile 122 and rim ridge 125 for reference. The actual size and caliber is not a limitation, only an example. One skilled in the art of firearms and ammunition realizes well that the innovation shown within this new special telescoping magazine ammunition loader 31 an unloader 35 may be adapted for other various sized ammunition cartridges and magazines.
FIGS. 15 A through 15 E are sketches of the full assembly isometric drawing of the preferred embodiment 131 of the general telescoping magazine ammunition loader and the individual telescoping parts. Operation is discussed below. One may see here the preferred embodiment 131 of the general telescoping magazine ammunition loader as a full assembly. Also shown are the individual top box/sleeve stage 140 for the preferred embodiment 131 of the telescoping magazine ammunition loader; the bottom box/sleeve 160 for the preferred embodiment 131 of the telescoping magazine ammunition loader 131; the loading collar 200 for the preferred embodiment 131 of the telescoping magazine loader; and the cartridge plunger 180 for the preferred embodiment 131 of the telescoping magazine loader.
FIGS. 16 A through 16 F are sketches of the preferred embodiment of the general telescoping magazine ammunition loader from different views. Shown here are the individual top box/sleeve stage 140 for the preferred embodiment 131 of the telescoping magazine ammunition loader; the bottom box/sleeve 160 for the preferred embodiment 131 of the telescoping magazine ammunition loader 131; the loading collar 200 for the preferred embodiment 131 of the telescoping magazine loader; and the cartridge plunger 180 for the preferred embodiment 131 of the telescoping magazine loader. Demonstrated are: Top View (FIG. 16 A); left and right Side Views (FIGS. 16 B and 16 C); left and right End Views as the sections 133 (FIGS. 16 D and 16 E); and a Bottom View (FIG. 16 F).
FIGS. 17 A through 17 G are sketches of the top stage 140 of the preferred embodiment 131 of the general telescoping magazine ammunition loader from different views. Demonstrated is an Isometric View (FIG. 17 A); Top View (FIG. 17 B); left and right Side Views (FIGS. 17 C and 17 D); left and right End Views (FIGS. 17 E and 17 F); and a Bottom View (FIG. 17 G). Shown here are the top box/sleeve stage 140 for the preferred embodiment 131 of the telescoping magazine ammunition loader; the top box/sleeve side surface 141; the top box/sleeve projectile end surface 142; the top box/sleeve rim recess end surface 143; the top box engagement latch 144 or means for removably connecting the top box/sleeve top surface 145; the slot or aperture 146 in top surface 145 for clearance to accept/receive plunger 180; rim receiver 147; back block 148; shoulder stop 149; sim slot 150; and the retainer nub 151.
FIGS. 18 A through 18 G are sketches of the bottom stage 160 of the preferred embodiment 131 of the general telescoping magazine ammunition loader from different views. Shown are an Isometric View (FIG. 18 A); Top View (FIG. 18 B); left and right Side Views (FIGS. 18 C and 18 D); left and right End Views (FIGS. 18 E and 18 F); and a Bottom View (FIG. 18 G). Here, the features of the bottom box/sleeve 160 for the preferred embodiment 131 of the telescoping magazine ammunition loader 131 include: a bottom box/sleeve side surface 161; a bottom box/sleeve projectile end surface 162; a bottom box/sleeve rim/groove end surface 163; rim receiver 168; back block 169; and a nub retainer 167.
FIGS. 19 A through 19 H are sketches of the loading collar 200 of the preferred embodiment 131 of the general telescoping magazine ammunition loader from different views. Shown are Isometric View (FIGS. 19 A and 19 B); Top View (FIG. 19 C); left and right Side Views (FIGS. 19 D and 19 E); left and right End Views (FIGS. 19 F and 19 G); and a Bottom View (FIG. 19 H). Here, the features of the loading collar 200 for the preferred embodiment 131 of the telescoping magazine ammunition loader 131 include: a projectile end 201 of loading collar 200; a rim end 202 of loading collar 200; an aperture/cavity 203 to accept/receive magazine 90; a clip/retaining means 204 to hold magazine 90 removably secure to the loading collar 200; slide grooves and stop 205 for removably securing plunger 180; rim receiver 207 and back block 208.
FIGS. 20 A through 20 H are sketches of the plunger 180 for the preferred embodiment 131 of the general telescoping magazine ammunition loader from different views. Shown are Isometric Views (FIGS. 20 A and 20 B); Top View (FIG. 20 C); left and right Side Views (FIGS. 20 D and 20 E); left and right End Views (FIGS. 20 F and 20 G); and a Bottom View (FIG. 20 H). Here, the features of the plunger 180 for the preferred embodiment 131 of the telescoping magazine ammunition loader 131 include: plunger extension or handle 182 with or without gripping means; plunger side surface 183; edge 184 of plunger 180 with groove for engaging with loading collar; and surface 186 of plunger 180 at ammunition 120.
FIGS. 21 A through 21 E are sketches of receiver section 137 of the preferred embodiment of the magazine unload assist 135 for a telescoping magazine ammunition loader. Shown here are the features and components including: extension pawl 137A as a means for connecting receiver 137 to base 136; retainer bottom plate 137B (fastened to retainer sidewalls by a fastening means such as threaded fasteners, rivets, or other; section 138 for magazine 90 of receiver 137; aperture/cavity 138A for magazine 90 in receiver 137 section 137 for bottom stage 160 of receiver 137; retainer latch 138B to removably secure the magazine 90; and aperture/cavity 139A for bottom stage 160 in receiver 137. Also shown are the unloader plunger 188A at magazine section 138 of receiver 137; second unloader plunger 188B at magazine section 138 of receiver 137; unloader plunger 188C at bottom stage section 139 of receiver 137; plunger springs 89; aperture 188A1 for unloader plunger 188A at magazine section of receiver 137; aperture 188B1 for second unloader plunger 188B at magazine section of receiver 137; aperture 188C1 for unloader plunger 188C at bottom stage section of receiver 137; and shown in cross sections FIG. 21 C through 21 E the components described plus special cartridge 120 control features tapered zone 171; cartridge restrictor/shoulder stops 172; and cartridge restrictor 173 (at bottom stage 160) to narrow channel.
FIGS. 22 A through 22 D are sketches of the preferred embodiment of the magazine unload assist 135 for a telescoping magazine ammunition loader 131 in various views and being utilized to unload a magazine 90 by a user 101. The operation steps by the user 101 are explained below. The features and components of the preferred unloader 135 demonstrated here are: receiver 137; extension pawl 137A as a means for connecting receiver 137 to base 136; base 136; the unloader plunger 188A at magazine section 138 of receiver 137; a second unloader plunger 188B at magazine section 138 of receiver 137; an unloader plunger 188C at bottom stage section 139 of receiver 137; plunger return springs 89; cartridge and ammunition 120; a magazine 90; and bottom stage 160.
The details mentioned here are exemplary and not limiting. Other specific components and manners specific to describing a special telescoping magazine ammunition loader 31 may be added as a person having ordinary skill in the field of ammunition handling and loading devices and their uses well appreciates.

Operation of the Preferred Embodiment

The special concept telescoping magazine ammunition loader device 31 and unloader 35 has been described in the above embodiment. Also shown are the preferred embodiment 131 of the general telescoping magazine ammunition loader and the preferred embodiment of the magazine unload assist 135 for a telescoping magazine ammunition loader 131. The manner of how these devices operate is described below. One notes well that the description above and the operation described here must be taken together to fully illustrate the concept of the special telescoping magazine ammunition loader device 31. The concept embodiment of the special telescoping magazine ammunition loader 31 and the unloader 35 and the preferred embodiment 131 of the general telescoping magazine ammunition loader and the preferred embodiment of the magazine unload assist 135 for a telescoping magazine ammunition loader 131 are described above.
The manner of operation anticipates that the actual size and caliber is not a limitation, only an example. One skilled in the art of firearms and ammunition realizes well that the innovation shown within this new concept telescoping magazine ammunition loader 31 may be adapted for other various sized ammunition cartridges and magazines. The telescoping magazine ammunition loader 31 is pre-loaded with the cartridges 120. These may be gravity fed for the standard loading device 31 or using zip strips for the open back device 37. Next the loader 31 is mated with the magazine 90 at the transition point 95 by simply pushing the cave are over the upper, open part of the magazine 93 (this is shown in FIGS. 2, 3, 11, and 13 A). The magazine 90 is held by the user (person) 101. Next, the plunger 80 (with the person/user 101 grasping the handle 82) is forced toward the magazine 90. As the ammunition 120 feeds into the magazine 90, the top box sleeve 40 telescopes through the inner part of the bottom box sleeve 60 as the ammunition travels through the bottom box/sleeve aperture and flap 66 (in bottom surface 65) to the transition point 95, through the open part of the magazine 93 and finally into the magazine 90. When the plunger 80 bottoms out on the bottom surface 65 of the bottom box/sleeve 60, all the reserve ammunition 120 has been expended from the device 31, through the bottom box/sleeve aperture and flap 66 in bottom surface 65, and into the magazine 90.
For the unload mechanism 35 in FIG. 12 first the magazine 90 is held by a user 101, the magazine is inverted, and the unloader 35 is then engaged at the open part of the magazine 93 over the transition sleeve 36A in the magazine unload assist 35. Next the loader device 31 is inverted and then the loader 31 is engaged at the transition point 95 with the transition sleeve 36A of the unloader mechanism 35. The end slide cartridge retainer door 91 is opened to permit the cartridges to pass into the loader 31. The unloader 35 is pressed past the transition point 95 until it bottoms out on the bottom surface 65 of the inverted loading device 31 in the bottom box sleeve 60.
Now the combined concept unloader 35, magazine 90 and loader 31 are ready to start the unloading. The individual ammunition rounds 120 are ejected by the user 101 (operating the unloader 35) by him or her pushing and pulling the plunger 88 (or just pushing if the optional return spring 89 is added with the device 35). The ammunition 120 is ejected one at a time and they fall through the transition point 95, into the bottom box 60 and on to the top box 40 [one realizes that the device 31 is also inverted so that the action of gravity allow/force the ammunition to “fall” naturally by the gravitational pull]. Once the device 31 is full, the unloader 35 is disengaged from the loader device 31 and the magazine 90. One skilled in the art appreciates this unloader might also work with an open end loader 37 except the zip function is lost for the unloaded cartridges 120.
Now the preferred embodiment 131 of the general telescoping magazine ammunition loader operates in a similar manner as the concept loader 31 described above. The cartridges 120 are loaded (by means already described) into the telescoping top stage 140, bottom stage 160 and collar 200. These 140, 160, 200 telescope and are held removably and slidably secure by the latches 144 and controlled by the various ribs and nubs 151, 167. These may be preloaded and ready for transport. The size of the stages as the full assembly anticipates up to 15 rounds. More or less rounds by be adapted to various sized assemblies 135 as one skilled in the art will appreciate. The magazine 90 is placed into the loading collar 200 and removably retained by the clip retainer means 204. Then the plunger 180 is removed, placed into the surface aperture 146 of the top stage 140 and thrust toward the direction of the magazine 90. The rounds 120 are now transferred into the magazine 90.
The preferred ammunition unloader 135 is shown in FIGS. 21 and 22. The method of operation is shown. The receiver 137 is held in place to a base 136 with a pawl 137A. Note the receiver 137 is essentially sixty (60) degrees vertically to the horizon. The receiver has a section 138 with a cavity 138A to accept the magazine 90 and a latch 138B to hold the magazine 90 in the receiver 137. A bottom stage 160 is placed beside it in a section 139 with a cavity 139A to receive and hold the bottom stages. Once a loaded magazine 90 is attached to the receiver 137 and a bottom stage 160 is in place beside it, an operator 101 can then begin to unload the magazine. The operator pushes in plunger “A” 188A which starts to free and release a round 120. That free round 120 falls into the open bottom stage 160. The operator 101 now plunges “C” 188 C to assure the round is pushed into the center cavity of the bottom stage 160. Next, the operator 101 pushes in plunger “B” 188B which starts to free and release a round 120. That next free round 120 falls into the open bottom stage 160. The operator 101 now again plunges “C” 188 C to assure the round is pushed into the center cavity of the bottom stage 160. The action is repeated as the operator 101 essentially repeats “A-C-B-C-A-C-B-C” and so on until the magazine 90 is empty and the bottom stage 160 is re-filled. If desired, additional bottom stages 160 and/or in combination with top stages 140 are used to empty the magazines 90.
With this description it is to be understood that the special concept telescoping magazine ammunition loader devices 31, 37, and unloader 35, and the preferred special telescoping magazine ammunition loader devices 131 and unloader 135 are not to be limited to only the disclosed embodiment of product. The features of the device 31, 131, 35, and 135 are intended to cover various modifications and equivalent arrangements included within the spirit and scope of the description.
While certain novel features of this invention have been shown and described and are pointed out in the annexed claims, it is not intended to be limited to the details above, since it will be understood that various omissions, modifications, substitutions and changes in the forms and details of the device illustrated and in its operation can be made by those skilled in the art without departing in any way from the spirit of the present invention. Without further analysis, the foregoing will so fully reveal the gist of the present invention that others can, by applying current knowledge, readily adapt it for various applications without omitting features that, from the standpoint of prior art, fairly constitute essential characteristics of the generic or specific aspects of this invention.
Unless defined otherwise, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which these inventions belong. Although any methods and materials similar or equivalent to those described herein can also be used in the practice or testing of the present inventions, the preferred methods and materials are now described above in the foregoing paragraphs.
Other embodiments of the invention are possible. Although the description above contains much specificity, these should not be construed as limiting the scope of the invention, but as merely providing illustrations of some of the presently preferred embodiments of this invention. It is also contemplated that various combinations or sub-combinations of the specific features and aspects of the embodiments may be made and still fall within the scope of the inventions. It should be understood that various features and aspects of the disclosed embodiments can be combined with or substituted for one another in order to form varying modes of the disclosed inventions. Thus, it is intended that the scope of at least some of the present inventions herein disclosed should not be limited by the particular disclosed embodiments described above.
The terms recited in the claims should be given their ordinary and customary meaning as determined by reference to relevant entries (e.g., definition of “plane” as a carpenter's tool would not be relevant to the use of the term “plane” when used to refer to an airplane, etc.) in dictionaries (e.g., widely used general reference dictionaries and/or relevant technical dictionaries), commonly understood meanings by those in the art, etc., with the understanding that the broadest meaning imparted by any one or combination of these sources should be given to the claim terms (e.g., two or more relevant dictionary entries should be combined to provide the broadest meaning of the combination of entries, etc.) subject only to the following exceptions: (a) if a term is used herein in a manner more expansive than its ordinary and customary meaning, the term should be given its ordinary and customary meaning plus the additional expansive meaning, or (b) if a term has been explicitly defined to have a different meaning by reciting the term followed by the phrase “as used herein shall mean” or similar language (e.g., “herein this term means,” “as defined herein,” “for the purposes of this disclosure [the term] shall mean,” etc.). References to specific examples, use of “i.e.,” use of the word “invention,” etc., are not meant to invoke exception (b) or otherwise restrict the scope of the recited claim terms. Other than situations where exception (b) applies, nothing contained herein should be considered a disclaimer or disavowal of claim scope. Accordingly, the subject matter recited in the claims is not coextensive with and should not be interpreted to be coextensive with any particular embodiment, feature, or combination of features shown herein. This is true even if only a single embodiment of the particular feature or combination of features is illustrated and described herein. Thus, the appended claims should be read to be given their broadest interpretation in view of the prior art and the ordinary meaning of the claim terms.
Unless otherwise indicated, all numbers or expressions, such as those expressing dimensions, physical characteristics, etc. used in the specification (other than the claims) are understood as modified in all instances by the term “approximately.” At the very least, and not as an attempt to limit the application of the doctrine of equivalents to the claims, each numerical parameter recited in the specification or claims which is modified by the term “approximately” should at least be construed in light of the number of recited significant digits and by applying ordinary rounding techniques.

Claims

What is claimed is:

1. An apparatus described herein includes a special telescoping magazine ammunition loader configured for holding a quantity of at least one ammunition cartridge, made of durable materials, and comprised of:

(a) a top box sleeve structure with a periphery and outer surfaces and with ammunition retention features;

(b) a bottom box sleeve with ammunition retention features;

(c) a loading collar that surround the periphery of the bottom box, with a lower recess that surrounds an ammunition receiving magazine;

(d) a means to telescope and retain the top box and bottom box within the inner area of the loading collar;

(e) a plunger with specific features to interface with ammunition; and

(f) a means to detachably secure the plunger to the top surface of the top box sleeve wherein the loader may retain at least one cartridge which may be forced into a magazine through the loading collar so an operator can quickly and efficiently reload the cartridge into the receiving magazine.

2. A special magazine ammunition unloader configured for removing a quantity of at least one ammunition cartridge, made of durable materials, and comprised of:

(a) a receiver section with a pawl for connecting securely to a base at approximately 60 degrees vertically to the horizon and with a latch for removably securing an ammunition magazine;

(b) the base;

(c) the receiver further comprised of a cavity for the magazine, a cavity for a bottom stage, and at least one aperture for a plunger; and

(d) the at least one plunger and a spring

wherein the unloader can unload cartridges from a magazine and transfer the cartridges to a bottom stage to quickly and efficiently unload the cartridge from the magazine into the receiving bottom stage.

3. A special telescoping magazine ammunition loader for configured for holding a quantity of at least one ammunition cartridge, made of durable materials, and comprised of:

(b) a bottom box sleeve with ammunition retention features, with an upper periphery and outer surfaces that surround the periphery of the top box, with a lower cave recess that surrounds an ammunition receiving magazine, and with an end slide cartridge retainer door;

(c) a means to telescope and retain the top box within the inner area of the bottom box sleeve;

(d) a plunger with specific features to interface with ammunition; and

(e) a means to detachably secure the plunger to the top surface of the top box sleeve

wherein the loader may retain at least one cartridge which may be forced into a magazine through the top and bottom box sleeves to quickly and efficiently reload the cartridge into the receiving magazine.