US20180252510A1 - Cartridge staging device - Google Patents
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A cartridge staging device for carrying or staging one or more ammunition cartridges is provided. The device may include one or more cartridge retainers, such as a proximal cartridge retainer, a terminal cartridge retainer, and a plurality of central cartridge retainers. The cartridge retainers may be coupled to a back plate which may include a first plate surface, a second plate surface, a plate upper end, and a plate lower end. The cartridge retainers may each be coupled to the first plate surface between the plate upper end and the plate lower end. The back plate may be substantially rigid so as to prevent a proximal cartridge retainer and terminal cartridge retainer from being moved proximate to each other. A handle may be coupled to the plate upper end.
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- This application is a continuation-in-part of U.S. Non-Provisional application Ser. No. 15/435,529, filed on Feb. 17, 2017, entitled “CARTRIDGE STAGING DEVICE”, which is hereby incorporated by reference in its entirety.
- This patent specification relates to the field of firearm cartridge holders. More specifically, this patent specification relates to compact devices which are able to stage and maintain a plurality of cartridges in a readily accessible manner.
- Users of firearms typically seek to have a supply of ammunition for their firearm in excess of the carrying capacity for their firearm. This supply of ammunition may be used to allow the user to select specific or different types of ammunition cartridges as well as to facilitate the reloading process of their firearm. Currently available apparatuses for carrying ammunition cartridges includes firearm magazine carriers, revolver ammunition dump pouches, speed loader carriers, cartridge carrying belts and bandoliers, and holders for ammunition that may be secured to portions of a firearm.
- Unfortunately, these currently available ammunition carrying devices suffer from a number of drawbacks. For example, firearm magazine carriers and other devices and methods that rely on ammunition being stored in a magazine are unable to allow the user to easily select one or more individual cartridges. As another example, revolver ammunition dump pouches, speed loader carriers, cartridge carrying belts and bandoliers, and holders for ammunition that may be secured to portions of a firearm all are relatively large and bulky ammunition carrying methods. Furthermore, while these methods are able to secure ammunition cartridges, they often are not able to do so in a discreet manner.
- Therefore, a need exists for novel firearm cartridge holders. There is also a need for novel compact devices which are able to stage and maintain a plurality of cartridges in a readily accessible manner. A further need exists, for novel firearm cartridge holders able to allow the user to easily select one or more individual cartridges. Finally, a need exists for novel firearm cartridge holders which are able to discreetly contain a supply of ammunition.
- A cartridge staging device for carrying or staging one or more ammunition cartridges is provided. The device may include one or more cartridge retainers, such as a proximal cartridge retainer, a terminal cartridge retainer, and a plurality of central cartridge retainers. The cartridge retainers may be coupled to a back plate which may include a first plate surface, a second plate surface, a plate upper end, and a plate lower end. The cartridge retainers may each be coupled to the first plate surface between the plate upper end and the plate lower end. The back plate may be substantially rigid so as to prevent a proximal cartridge retainer and terminal cartridge retainer from being moved proximate to each other. A handle may be coupled to the plate upper end.
- In further embodiments, the cartridge retainers, such as the proximal cartridge retainer, plurality of central cartridge retainers, and the terminal cartridge retainer may be linearly oriented to each other.
- In still further embodiments, one or more of the central cartridge retainers may have a cartridge cavity, and a pressure finger may extend into the cartridge cavity. The pressure finger may frictionally retain a cartridge within the cartridge cavity.
- In further embodiments, the device may have an elongated body having a first side, a second side, a body upper end, and a body lower end. A handle may be coupled proximate to the upper end of the body. The handle may have a loop shape. A plurality of cartridge retainers, each having a cartridge cavity, may be disposed between the body upper end and the body lower end. Preferably, an ammunition cartridge may be removably coupled to the device by a cartridge retainer by being frictionally retained within the cartridge cavity of the cartridge retainer.
- In still further embodiments, an elongated body may include a back plate and a plurality of cartridge retainers. The body may have a first side, a second side, a body upper end, and a body lower end. The back plate may have a first plate surface, a second plate surface, a plate upper end, and a plate lower end. A handle may be coupled proximate to the body upper end, such as to plate upper end of the back plate. A plurality of cartridge retainers may be coupled to the first plate surface of the back plate between the plate upper end and the plate lower end.
- In still further embodiments, an elongated body may include a plurality of cartridge retainers coupled together without a back plate. A loop shaped handle may be coupled to a cartridge retainer proximate to the upper end.
- In still further embodiments, the device may include one or more clips which may be configured as a pocket clip or the like and which may be configured to clamp or otherwise secure the device to one or more other objects.
- Some embodiments of the present invention are illustrated as an example and are not limited by the figures of the accompanying drawings, in which like references may indicate similar elements and in which:
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FIG. 1 depicts a front perspective view of an example of a cartridge staging device according to various embodiments described herein. -
FIG. 2 illustrates a side elevation view of an example of a cartridge staging device according to various embodiments described herein. -
FIG. 3 shows a front perspective view of another example of a cartridge staging device according to various embodiments described herein. -
FIG. 4 depicts a side elevation view of another example of a cartridge staging device according to various embodiments described herein. -
FIG. 5 illustrates a rear perspective view of an example of a cartridge staging device according to various embodiments described herein. -
FIG. 6 shows a front side perspective view of an example of a cartridge staging device holding exemplary ammunition cartridges according to various embodiments described herein. -
FIG. 7 depicts a front side perspective view of another example of a cartridge staging device holding exemplary ammunition cartridges according to various embodiments described herein. -
FIG. 8 illustrates a front perspective view of a further example of a cartridge staging device according to various embodiments described herein. -
FIG. 9 shows a front perspective view of still another example of a cartridge staging device according to various embodiments described herein. -
FIG. 10 depicts a side front perspective view of yet a further example of a cartridge staging device according to various embodiments described herein. -
FIG. 11 illustrates a side elevation view of yet a further example of a cartridge staging device according to various embodiments described herein. - The terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of the invention. As used herein, the term “and/or” includes any and all combinations of one or more of the associated listed items. As used herein, the singular forms “a,” “an,” and “the” are intended to include the plural forms as well as the singular forms, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. It will be further understood that the terms “comprises” and/or “comprising,” when used in this specification, specify the presence of stated features, steps, operations, elements, and/or components, but do not preclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, steps, operations, elements, components, and/or groups thereof.
- Unless otherwise defined, all terms (including technical and scientific terms) used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one having ordinary skill in the art to which this invention belongs. It will be further understood that terms, such as those defined in commonly used dictionaries, should be interpreted as having a meaning that is consistent with their meaning in the context of the relevant art and the present disclosure and will not be interpreted in an idealized or overly formal sense unless expressly so defined herein.
- In describing the invention, it will be understood that a number of techniques and steps are disclosed. Each of these has individual benefit and each can also be used in conjunction with one or more, or in some cases all, of the other disclosed techniques. Accordingly, for the sake of clarity, this description will refrain from repeating every possible combination of the individual steps in an unnecessary fashion. Nevertheless, the specification and claims should be read with the understanding that such combinations are entirely within the scope of the invention and the claims.
- For purposes of description herein, the terms “upper”, “lower”, “left”, “right”, “rear”, “front”, “side”, “vertical”, “horizontal”, and derivatives thereof shall relate to the invention as oriented in
FIG. 1 . However, one will understand that the invention may assume various alternative orientations and step sequences, except where expressly specified to the contrary. Therefore, the specific devices and processes illustrated in the attached drawings, and described in the following specification, are simply exemplary embodiments of the inventive concepts defined in the appended claims. Hence, specific dimensions and other physical characteristics relating to the embodiments disclosed herein are not to be considered as limiting, unless the claims expressly state otherwise. - Although the terms “first”, “second”, etc. are used herein to describe various elements, these elements should not be limited by these terms. These terms are only used to distinguish one element from another element. For example, the first element may be designated as the second element, and the second element may be likewise designated as the first element without departing from the scope of the invention.
- As used in this application, the term “about” or “approximately” refers to a range of values within plus or minus 10% of the specified number. Additionally, as used in this application, the term “substantially” means that the actual value is within about 10% of the actual desired value, particularly within about 5% of the actual desired value and especially within about 1% of the actual desired value of any variable, element or limit set forth herein.
- New devices which are able to stage and maintain one or more ammunition cartridges are discussed herein. In the following description, for purposes of explanation, numerous specific details are set forth in order to provide a thorough understanding of the present invention. It will be evident, however, to one skilled in the art that the present invention may be practiced without these specific details.
- The present disclosure is to be considered as an exemplification of the invention, and is not intended to limit the invention to the specific embodiments illustrated by the figures or description below.
- The present invention will now be described by example and through referencing the appended figures representing preferred and alternative embodiments.
FIGS. 1-11 illustrate examples of a cartridge staging device (“the device”) 100 according to various embodiments. Thedevice 100 may be used to carry one or more ammunition cartridges 200 (FIGS. 6 and 7 ), sometimes called “cartridges” 200, such as rifle cartridges 200A (FIG. 6 ) and pistol cartridges 200B (FIG. 7 ). In some embodiments, thedevice 100 may comprise one ormore cartridge retainers 31, such as aproximal cartridge retainer 31A, aterminal cartridge retainer 31C, and a plurality ofcentral cartridge retainers 31B. Thecartridge retainers back plate 50. Theback plate 50 may include afirst plate surface 51, asecond plate surface 52, a plateupper end 53, and a platelower end 54. Thecartridge retainers first plate surface 51 between the plateupper end 53 and the platelower end 54. The back plate may be substantially rigid so as to prevent a proximal cartridge retainer 51A and terminal cartridge retainer 51C from being moved proximate to each other. Ahandle 21 may be coupled to the plateupper end 53. - In some embodiments, the
device 100 may comprise abody 11 which may generally include a plurality ofcartridge retainers 31 which may be linearly oriented to each other. In some embodiments, thedevice 100 may comprise aproximal cartridge retainer 31A, aterminal cartridge retainer 31C, and a plurality ofcentral cartridge retainers 31B. Thecentral cartridge retainers 31B may include anycartridge retainer 31 which may be disposed between aproximal cartridge retainer 31A and aterminal cartridge retainer 31C. In some embodiments and as shown inFIGS. 1-4, 10 and 11 , abody 11 may comprise aback plate 50, and aproximal cartridge retainer 31A, aterminal cartridge retainer 31C, and a plurality ofcentral cartridge retainers 31B may all be coupled to theback plate 50. In alternative embodiments and as shown inFIGS. 6-9 , abody 11 may comprise aproximal cartridge retainer 31A, aterminal cartridge retainer 31C, and a plurality ofcentral cartridge retainers 31B in which thecartridge retainers back plate 50. - Preferably, the
device 100 may comprise anelongated body 11 which may comprise a length that is greater than both its width and depth measurements. In some embodiments, theelongated body 11 may be formed by aback plate 50 which may comprise a length or strip of material to which one ormore cartridge retainers 31 may be coupled as shown inFIGS. 1-4, 10 and 11 . In alternative embodiments as shown inFIGS. 6-9 , theelongated body 11 may be formed by linearly and sequentially coupling thecartridge retainers back plate 50 may comprise afirst plate surface 51, asecond plate surface 52, a plateupper end 53, and a platelower end 54. Theback plate 50 may be made from or comprise any suitable flexible and/or rigid material. In some embodiments, a rigid material may comprise steel alloys, aluminum, aluminum alloys, copper alloys, any other type of metal or metal alloy, any type of ceramic, various types of hard plastics, such as nylon, acrylic, uPVC, HDPE, melamine, hard rubbers, fiberglass, carbon fiber, resins, such as epoxy resin, wood, other plant based materials, or any other material including combinations of materials that are substantially rigid. In further embodiments, a flexible material may comprise various types of flexible plastics such as polyvinyl chloride, natural or synthetic rubber, nylon webbing, polypropylene webbing, polyester webbing, neoprene foam rubber, synthetic fabrics such as polyester, acrylic, nylon, rayon, acetate, spandex, lastex, and Kevlar, and natural fabrics such as coir, cotton, hemp, jute, canvas, flax, leather, linen, ramie, wool, silk, or any other suitable flexible natural or synthetic material including combinations of materials. - In some embodiments, the
body 11 may be substantially rigid to prevent theproximal cartridge retainer 31A andterminal cartridge retainer 31C from being moved proximate to each other. In preferred embodiments, thedevice 100 may comprise aback plate 50 which may be substantially rigid to prevent theproximal cartridge retainer 31A andterminal cartridge retainer 31C from being moved proximate to each other, and the substantiallyrigid back plate 50 may function to make thebody 11 substantially rigid to prevent theproximal cartridge retainer 31A andterminal cartridge retainer 31C from being moved proximate to each other. By preventing theproximal cartridge retainer 31A andterminal cartridge retainer 31C from being moved proximate to each other, thedevice 100 may be prevented from being rolled into a circular shape. For example, aback plate 50 which may be substantially rigid to prevent theproximal cartridge retainer 31A andterminal cartridge retainer 31C from being moved proximate to each other may prevent thecartridge retainers back plate 50 which may be substantially rigid to prevent theproximal cartridge retainer 31A andterminal cartridge retainer 31C from being moved proximate to each other may still allow flexing so that theback plate 50 may not be completely rigid. For example, theback plate 50 may be slightly flexible so as to allow thecartridge retainers - In some embodiments, and as shown in
FIG. 1 , the largest dimensions of theelongated body 11 may be substantially formed by theback plate 50 may comprise a width (W1). Eachcartridge retainer 31 may comprise approximately the same dimensions such as a width (W2). In further embodiments, the W1 of theelongated body 11 may be greater than or equal to the W2 of thecartridge retainers 31. In preferred embodiments, the W2 of thecartridge retainers 31 may be between 30% and 100%, and more preferably between 50% and 70%, of the W1 of theelongated body 11. In alternative embodiments, the W1 of theelongated body 11 may be less than the W2 of thecartridge retainers 31. In further alternative embodiments, the W1 of theelongated body 11 may be between 30% and 100% of the W2 of thecartridge retainers 31. - In some embodiments, the
device 100 may comprise one ormore handles 21 which may be positioned anywhere on thedevice 100. In further embodiments, ahandle 21 may be coupled proximate to the bodyupper end 14, such as to the plateupper end 53 and/or to acartridge retainer 31. Ahandle 21 may comprise any shape which may be suitable for being grasped or manipulated by the hand of a user. In preferred embodiments, ahandle 21 may comprise an annular or ring shape, such as a loop shape, having afinger aperture 22 or hollow interior, such as into which one or more fingers may be inserted into. In some embodiments, ahandle 21 may have a relatively thin loop or ring shape and in further embodiments, ahandle 21 may have a relatively thicker loop or cylindrical shape. In still further embodiments, ahandle 21 may be formed from or comprise a loop of material which may be shaped to form and bound one ormore finger apertures 22. - In some embodiments and as shown in
FIGS. 10 and 11 , ahandle 21 may comprise ahandle coupler 23 and ahandle receiver 24, and thehandle coupler 23 may be removably coupled to thehandle receiver 24. Optionally, ahandle coupler 23 may be located at or proximate to the handledistal end 26 while ahandle receiver 24 may be located at or proximate to the handleproximal end 27 with the handleproximal end 27 being coupled to the back plate 30 (FIGS. 1-5, 10, and 11 ), extension 42 (FIG. 8 ), and/orproximal cartridge retainer 31A (FIG. 9 ). In further embodiments, thehandle 21 may comprise a handle central region 28 which may extend between the handledistal end 26 and the handleproximal end 27. Preferably, thehandle 21 may be made from a flexible material so that by removably coupling thehandle coupler 23 to thehandle receiver 24, thehandle 21 may be moved into and out of a compacted state such as for storage. In preferred embodiments, when thehandle coupler 23 is coupled to thehandle receiver 24, thehandle 21 may be oriented in the loopedposition 61 as shown inFIG. 10 , and when thehandle coupler 23 is uncoupled from thehandle receiver 24, thehandle 21 may be oriented in thelinear position 62 as also shown inFIG. 10 . - In some embodiments, a
handle coupler 23 may comprise one ormore tabs 25 or other protrusions which may be inserted into ahandle receiver 24 that may be configured as an aperture or other opening into which thetabs 25 and other portions of thehandle coupler 23 may be inserted. In further embodiments, ahandle receiver 24 may be configured as an aperture having a width dimension (W3), and thehandle coupler 23 may comprise two opposingtabs 25 which may extend away from the handle coupler 23 a distance that is greater than W3 as shown inFIG. 10 . The handledistal end 26 may be made from a flexible material which may allow the handledistal end 26 to flex in order for thetabs 25 to be inserted into or removed from thehandle receiver 24. In still further embodiments, thehandle 21 may comprise a handle central region 28 that may comprise a width that does not exceed W3 (as shown inFIG. 10 ), and thehandle 21 may also comprise two opposingtabs 25 which may extend away from the handle central region 28 a distance that is greater than W3. In other embodiments, ahandle coupler 23 and ahandle receiver 24 may be configured as magnetic fasteners, as threaded fasteners, or with any other removable coupling method which may be used to temporarily secure thehandle coupler 23 and handlereceiver 24 together. - It should be understood to one of ordinary skill in the art that a
handle 21, backplate 50,cartridge retainer 31,extension 42, or any other element described herein may be configured in a plurality of sizes and shapes including “T” shaped, “X” shaped, square shaped, rectangular shaped, cylinder shaped, cuboid shaped, hexagonal prism shaped, triangular prism shaped, or any other geometric or non-geometric shape, including combinations of shapes. It is not intended herein to mention all the possible alternatives, equivalent forms or ramifications of the invention. It is understood that the terms and proposed shapes used herein are merely descriptive, rather than limiting, and that various changes, such as to size and shape, may be made without departing from the spirit or scope of the invention. - A
handle 21 may be made from or comprise any suitable rigid material and/or flexible material which may be used to grip and manipulate adevice 100 which may be carrying or which has received one ormore ammunition cartridges 200. In some embodiments, ahandle 21 may be coupled to aback plate 50 as shown inFIGS. 1-7 . In further embodiments, ahandle 21 may be coupled to anextension 42 as shown inFIG. 8 . In still further embodiments, ahandle 21 may be coupled to acartridge retainer 31 as shown inFIG. 9 . - Turning now to
FIGS. 5, 10, and 11 , in some embodiments, thedevice 100 may comprise one ormore clips 41 which may be positioned anywhere on thedevice 100 and which may be configured to secure thedevice 100 to one or more other objects. Generally, aclip 41 may be a pocket clip or the like which may be configured to clamp or otherwise secure a portion of fabric, such as a garment pocket fabric, or other narrow objects, such as a belt, strap, or the like, between one or more portions of theclip 41 or between one or more portions of theclip 41 and other portions of thedevice 100, such as theelongated body 11. In preferred embodiments, aclip 41 may be coupled to thesecond side 13 of theelongated body 11, such as to asecond plate surface 52 and/or to acartridge retainer 31. In further embodiments, aclip 41 and ahandle 21 may be coupled together or otherwise formed with a unitary structure so as to allow aclip 41 to function as ahandle 21 or ahandle 21 to function as aclip 41. In further embodiments, aclip 41 may comprise one ormore barbs 43 which may protrude away from other portions of theclip 41, and which may prevent theclip 41 from accidentally becoming dislodge from an object to which it is placed in contact with, such as a pocket, waist band, belt, etc. In still further embodiments, theback plate 50 may comprise aclip aperture 44 which may form an opening towards which abarb 43 may be oriented and may optionally extend into. - As shown in
FIGS. 1-11 , thedevice 100 may comprise one ormore cartridge retainers 31. Eachcartridge retainer 31 may be configured to removably couple acartridge 200, such as a rifle cartridge 200A or pistol cartridge 200B, as shown inFIGS. 6, 7 and 11 . In preferred embodiments, thedevice 100 may comprise aproximal cartridge retainer 31A, aterminal cartridge retainer 31C, and a plurality ofcentral cartridge retainers 31B which may be located between aproximal cartridge retainer 31A and aterminal cartridge retainer 31C. In further preferred embodiments, theproximal cartridge retainer 31A, plurality ofcentral cartridge retainers 31B, and theterminal cartridge retainer 31C may be linearly oriented to each other. - A
cartridge retainer 31 may be coupled anywhere on thedevice 100, while in preferred embodiments, one ormore cartridge retainers 31 may be coupled to thefirst plate surface 51 of theback plate 50 between the plateupper end 53 and platelower end 54. In some embodiments, thecartridge retainers 31 may be positioned in a parallel and vertically aligned orientation as perhaps best shown inFIGS. 2, 4, 8, 9, and 11 . In other embodiments, thecartridge retainers 31 may be staggered or positioned with any other orientation. - In some embodiments, a
cartridge retainer 31 may be made from or comprise a resilient material which is flexible to allow slight deformation and resilient so as to return to its original shape after deformation. A resilient material may include plastics, such as polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE), polyethylene terephthalate (PET), high-density polyethylene (HDPE), polyvinyl chloride (PVC), polypropylene (PP), Polystyrene (PS), Polycarbonate (PC), low density polyethylene (LDPE), Polyoxymethylene (POM), Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS), Polyethylene/Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (PE/ABS), Polycarbonate/Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (PC/ABS), Ultra High Molecular Weight polyethylene, Polyurethanes (PU), Polyamides (PA), nylon, acrylic, uPVC, natural and synthetic rubber, steel alloys, aluminum, aluminum alloys, copper alloys, any other type of metal or metal alloy, melamine, fiberglass, carbon fiber, resins, such as epoxy resin, wood, other plant based materials, or any other material including combinations of materials which may be generally flexible or rigid that allow slight deformation and are resilient so as to return to its original shape after deformation. - Each
cartridge retainer 31 may comprise acartridge cavity 32 and one ormore retaining walls 33. The one ormore retaining walls 33 of acartridge retainer 31 may form and bound thecartridge cavity 32 of thecartridge retainer 31. Acartridge 200 may be removably coupled within thecartridge cavity 32 by one ormore retaining walls 33 of thecartridge retainer 31. Preferably, a retainingwall 33 may comprise or be configured with a curved planar shape which may wrap around or otherwise contact portions of acartridge 200 that is received in thecartridge cavity 32. For example and as shown inFIGS. 1, 2, 6, 8, and 9 , in some embodiments, acartridge retainer 31 may be cylindrical in shape by comprising a retainingwall 33 which may have a curved planar shape, such as a cylinder shape, thereby forming a tubular shapedcartridge cavity 32 into which acartridge 200 may be inserted. Preferably, all or portions of a tubular shapedcartridge cavity 32 may be slightly smaller than a diameter of acartridge 200 to be removably coupled by thecartridge retainer 31 so that thecartridge 200 may be removably coupled by being fictionally engaged to thecartridge retainer 31. In still further embodiments, acartridge retainer 31 may comprise two, three, or more cylinder shaped retainingwalls 33. - In some embodiments, and as shown in
FIGS. 3, 4, and 7 , acartridge retainer 31 may comprise two or more opposing retainingwalls 33 which may each have a curved planar shape. Two opposing retainingwalls 33 may be separated by aretainer aperture 34 thereby forming a “C” shapedcartridge cavity 32. Acartridge 200 may optionally be inserted into or removed from thecartridge cavity 32 via aretainer aperture 34 and optionally inserted into or removed from thecartridge cavity 32 without passing through theretainer aperture 34. - Preferably, all or portions of a tubular shaped
cartridge cavity 32 may be slightly smaller than a diameter of acartridge 200 to be removably coupled by thecartridge retainer 31 so that thecartridge 200 may be removably coupled by being fictionally engaged to thecartridge retainer 31. Similarly, all or portions of aretainer aperture 34 may be slightly smaller than a diameter of acartridge 200 to be removably coupled by thecartridge retainer 31, and also smaller than portions of thecartridge cavity 32 so that once in thecartridge cavity 32, thecartridge 200 may be frictionally prevented from being moved out of thecartridge retainer 31 through theretainer aperture 34. In further embodiments, acartridge retainer 31 may comprise any number, such as three, four, five, or moreopposing retaining walls 33, and/or two, three, four, five, ormore retainer apertures 34. - Turning now to
FIGS. 8 and 9 , in some embodiments, thedevice 100 may comprise one or more, such as a plurality ofcartridge retainers 31 which may be coupled together to form anelongated body 11 having afirst side 12, asecond side 13, anupper end 14, and alower end 15. In this manner, a plurality ofcartridge retainers 31 may be coupled together between theupper end 14 and thelower end 15. Ahandle 21 comprising a loop of flexible and/or rigid material may be coupled proximate to theupper end 14. Optionally, ahandle 21 and the plurality ofcartridge retainers 31 may be integrally formed together using a flexible and/or rigid material. - In some embodiments, the
device 100 may comprise anextension 42 which may comprise a length of material which may be configured to separate acartridge retainer 31 from ahandle 21 by a desired distance. Anextension 42 may be configured in any size and shape, such as a generally rectangular shape. Optionally, ahandle 21 may be coupled to acartridge retainer 31 via anextension 42. In alternative embodiments, a portion of a back plate 50 (FIGS. 1-7 ) may function as anextension 42. - As perhaps best shown in
FIGS. 10 and 11 , acartridge retainer 31, such as aproximal cartridge retainer 31A,central cartridge retainer 31B, and/orterminal cartridge retainer 31C may comprise a retainingwall 33 and apressure arm 35 may be movably coupled to the retainingwall 33. When acartridge 200 is inserted in thecartridge cavity 32 formed by the retainingwall 33, thecartridge 200 may contact and press against thepressure arm 35 causing portions of thepressure arm 35 to move away from thecartridge 200. In this manner, thepressure arm 35 may flex against thecartridge 200 to frictionally retain thecartridge 200 within thecartridge cavity 32. In preferred embodiments, thepressure arm 35 may be movably coupled to aretaining wall 33 via ahinge 37, such as a living hinge, although any other type of hinge or movable coupling method may be used. In alternative embodiments, apressure arm 35 may be movably coupled to a portion of theback plate 50 which may form portions of thecartridge cavity 32 so that when acartridge 200 is inserted in thecartridge cavity 32 formed by the retainingwall 33 and portions of theback plate 50, thecartridge 200 may contact and press against thepressure arm 35 causing portions of thepressure arm 35 to move away from thecartridge 200. - In further embodiments, a
cartridge retainer 31, such as aproximal cartridge retainer 31A,central cartridge retainer 31B, and/orterminal cartridge retainer 31C may comprise acartridge cavity 32 and apressure finger 36 may extend into thecartridge cavity 32 to contact portions of acartridge 200 positioned in thecartridge cavity 32. In some embodiments, apressure finger 36 may be made of a flexible material which may flex away from thecartridge cavity 32 when acartridge 200 is positioned in thecartridge cavity 32. In further embodiments, apressure finger 36 may be coupled to the retainingwall 33 that is bounding thecartridge cavity 32. In still further embodiments, apressure finger 36 may be coupled to a portion of theback plate 50 that is bounding thecartridge cavity 32. In other embodiments, apressure finger 36 may be movably coupled to aretaining wall 33 and/or a portion of theback plate 50 that is bounding thecartridge cavity 32. In preferred embodiments, apressure finger 36 may be coupled to apressure arm 35. - In some embodiments, the
device 100 may comprise adistal aperture 16. Generally, adistal aperture 16 may comprise a hole or opening through which a lanyard, strap, rivet type fastener, threaded type fastener, other fastener, carabineer, or the like may be inserted and optionally used to secure thedevice 100 to one or more other objects. In further embodiments, adistal aperture 16 may be disposed on or proximate to the platelower end 54 of aback plate 50. In other embodiments, adistal aperture 16 may be disposed on or located on any other element discussed herein. - While some materials have been provided, in other embodiments, the elements that comprise the
device 100 such as thehandle 21,cartridge retainers 31,optional back plate 50,optional clip 41,optional extension 42, and/or any other element discussed herein may be made from durable materials such as aluminum, steel, other metals and metal alloys, wood, hard rubbers, hard plastics, fiber reinforced plastics, carbon fiber, fiber glass, resins, polymers or any other suitable materials including combinations of materials. Additionally, one or more elements may be made from or comprise durable and slightly flexible materials such as soft plastics, silicone, soft rubbers, or any other suitable materials including combinations of materials. In some embodiments, one or more of the elements that comprise thedevice 100 may be coupled or connected together with heat bonding, chemical bonding, adhesives, clasp type fasteners, clip type fasteners, rivet type fasteners, threaded type fasteners, other types of fasteners, or any other suitable joining method. In other embodiments, one or more of the elements that comprise thedevice 100 may be coupled or removably connected by being press fit or snap fit together, by one or more fasteners such as hook and loop type or Velcro® fasteners, magnetic type fasteners, threaded type fasteners, sealable tongue and groove fasteners, snap fasteners, clip type fasteners, clasp type fasteners, ratchet type fasteners, a push-to-lock type connection method, a turn-to-lock type connection method, slide-to-lock type connection method or any other suitable temporary connection method as one reasonably skilled in the art could envision to serve the same function. In further embodiments, one or more of the elements that comprise thedevice 100 may be coupled by being one of connected to and integrally formed with another element of thedevice 100. - Although the present invention has been illustrated and described herein with reference to preferred embodiments and specific examples thereof, it will be readily apparent to those of ordinary skill in the art that other embodiments and examples may perform similar functions and/or achieve like results. All such equivalent embodiments and examples are within the spirit and scope of the present invention, are contemplated thereby, and are intended to be covered by the following claims.
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1. A cartridge staging device for carrying one or more cartridges, the device comprising:
a proximal cartridge retainer, a terminal cartridge retainer, and a plurality of central cartridge retainers;
a back plate, wherein the back plate comprises a first plate surface, a second plate surface, a plate upper end, and a plate lower end, wherein the proximal cartridge retainer, terminal cartridge retainer, and plurality of central cartridge retainers are each coupled to the first plate surface between the plate upper end and the plate lower end, and wherein the back plate is substantially rigid to prevent the proximal cartridge retainer and terminal cartridge retainer from being moved proximate to each other; and
a handle coupled to the plate upper end.
2. The device of claim 1 , wherein the proximal cartridge retainer, plurality of central cartridge retainers, and the terminal cartridge retainer are linearly oriented to each other.
3. The device of claim 1 , wherein at least one central cartridge retainer of the plurality of central cartridge retainers comprises a retaining wall, and wherein the at least one central cartridge retainer of the plurality of central cartridge retainers comprises a pressure arm that is movably coupled to the retaining wall.
4. The device of claim 3 , wherein the pressure arm is movably coupled to the retaining wall via a living hinge.
5. The device of claim 1 , wherein the at least one central cartridge retainer of the plurality of central cartridge retainers comprises a cartridge cavity, and wherein the at least one central cartridge retainer of the plurality of central cartridge retainers comprises a pressure finger that extends into the cartridge cavity.
6. The device of claim 5 , wherein the at least one central cartridge retainer of the plurality of central cartridge retainers comprises a retaining wall, wherein the at least one central cartridge retainer of the plurality of central cartridge retainers comprises a pressure arm that is movably coupled to the retaining wall, and wherein the pressure finger is coupled to the pressure arm.
7. The device of claim 1 , wherein the handle comprises a handle coupler and a handle receiver, and wherein the handle coupler is removably coupled to the handle receiver.
8. The device of claim 7 , wherein the handle is movable between a looped position and a linear position.
9. The device of claim 1 , wherein the handle comprises a handle receiver that is configured as an aperture having a width dimension (W3), and wherein the handle comprises a handle coupler having two opposing tabs that extend away from the handle coupler a distance that is greater than W3.
10. The device of claim 1 , further comprising a clip.
11. The device of claim 10 , wherein the clip comprises a barb.
12. A cartridge staging device for carrying one or more cartridges, the device comprising:
a proximal cartridge retainer, a terminal cartridge retainer, and a plurality of central cartridge retainers, wherein the proximal cartridge retainer, plurality of central cartridge retainers, and the terminal cartridge retainer are linearly oriented to each other, wherein at least one central cartridge retainer of the plurality of central cartridge retainers comprises a cartridge cavity, and wherein the at least one central cartridge retainer of the plurality of central cartridge retainers comprises a pressure finger that extends into the cartridge cavity;
a back plate, wherein the back plate comprises a first plate surface, a second plate surface, a plate upper end, and a plate lower end, wherein the proximal cartridge retainer, terminal cartridge retainer, and plurality of central cartridge retainers are each coupled to the first plate surface between the plate upper end and the plate lower end, and wherein the back plate is substantially rigid to prevent the proximal cartridge retainer and terminal cartridge retainer from being moved proximate to each other; and
a handle coupled to the plate upper end.
13. The device of claim 12 , wherein at least one central cartridge retainer of the plurality of central cartridge retainers comprises a retaining wall, and wherein the at least one central cartridge retainer of the plurality of central cartridge retainers comprises a pressure arm that is movably coupled to the retaining wall.
14. The device of claim 13 , wherein the pressure arm is movably coupled to the retaining wall via a living hinge.
15. The device of claim 12 , wherein the at least one central cartridge retainer of the plurality of central cartridge retainers comprises a retaining wall, wherein the at least one central cartridge retainer of the plurality of central cartridge retainers comprises a pressure arm that is movably coupled to the retaining wall, and wherein the pressure finger is coupled to the pressure arm.
16. The device of claim 12 , wherein the handle comprises a handle coupler and a handle receiver, and wherein the handle coupler is removably coupled to the handle receiver.
17. The device of claim 16 , wherein the handle is movable between a looped position and a linear position.
18. The device of claim 12 , wherein the handle comprises a handle receiver that is configured as an aperture having a width dimension (W3), and wherein the handle comprises a handle coupler having two opposing tabs that extend away from the handle coupler a distance that is greater than W3.
19. The device of claim 12 , further comprising a clip.
20. The device of claim 19 , wherein the clip comprises a barb.
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