US4771757A
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Clip with blocked chamber stop mechanism for supplying projectiles gun
Assignee: ARBEIT & Co FIRST BANK PLACE SUITE 4950
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Filing: 1987-02-12
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Granted: 1988-09-20
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Expires: 2007-02-12
Abstract
Abstract An improved clip (15) and method for supplying hygienic projectiles (22) to a ballistic implant gun (10) is disclosed. The clip (15) includes a plurality of cylindrical chambers (20) which each contain a projectile or bioligical bullet (22). The clip (15) also includes indexing means (27) which automatically advance the clip (15) transversely of the gun's housing to supply a projectile (22) to the gun (10) after the preceeding projectile has been discharged. The clip (15) further includes a stop mechanism (14) which notifies the user when all of the bullets (22) have been discharged. This stop mechanism comprises a blocked chamber (14) located at one end of the clip (15) which contains a plurality of tabs (30) therewithin. After the final bullet has been discharged, the blocked chamber (14) can be advanced to align with the gun's firing chamber. When the bolt of the gun hits and is stopped by the blocked chamber (14), the gun (10 ) is prevented from further operation until the user replaces the empty clip (15) with one containing additional projectiles (22).
Inventors
- 👤 Martin A. Chevalier
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 15:06
CPC Classifications
F; F41; F41A; F41A9/00; F41A9/82; F41A9/83; F41A9/84; F41A9/01; F41A9/24; F41A9/25; F41A9/61; F41A9/64; F42; F42B; F42B39/00; F42B39/08
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 17
Claim 1
Independent Claim
151 words
A clip for supplying hygienic projectiles to a ballistic implant gun, said clip comprising: (a) a rectangular structure having a plurality of chambers with parallel axes, each chamber being capable of separately storing a hygienic projectile; (b) indexing means associated with each of said chambers for aligning said chambers with a firing chamber in said gun and for indexing said chambers consecutively after each said projectile has been fired from said gun; and (c) stopping means for preventing further operation of said gun when said chambers are empty, said stopping means comprising: (i) a blocked chamber on one end of said clip, proximate a final working chamber which is capable of storing a hygienic projectile; and (ii) indexing means for indexing said rectangular structure beyond said final working chamber wherein said blocked chamber is aligned with said firing chamber to prevent further operation of said gun when said chambers are empty.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
151 words
A clip for supplying hygienic projectiles to a ballistic implant gun, said clip comprising: (a) a rectangular structure having a plurality of chambers with parallel axes, each chamber being capable of separately storing a hygienic projectile; (b) indexing means associated with each of said chambers for aligning said chambers with a firing chamber in said gun and for indexing said chambers consecutively after each said projectile has been fired from said gun; and (c) stopping means for preventing further operation of said gun when said chambers are empty, said stopping means comprising: (i) a blocked chamber on one end of said clip, proximate a final working chamber which is capable of storing a hygienic projectile; and (ii) indexing means for indexing said rectangular structure beyond said final working chamber wherein said blocked chamber is aligned with said firing chamber to prevent further operation of said gun when said chambers are empty.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
13 words
A clip according to claim 1, wherein said rectangular structure includes fifteen chambers.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
23 words
A clip according to claim 1, wherein said blocked chamber comprises a chamber having a plurality of tabs integrally formed within said wall.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
25 words
A clip according to claim 3, wherein said tabs of said blocked chamber are positioned transversely of said rectangular structure and parallel with said chambers.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
118 words
A clip for supplying hygienic projectiles to a ballistic implant gun, said clip comprising: (a) a rectangular structure having a plurality of working chambers with parallel axes, each working chamber being capable of separately storing a projectile, said structure further including at least one blocked chamber; (b) indexing means associated with each of said working chambers for aligning said chambers with a firing chamber in said gun and for indexing said chambers sequentially after each projectile has been fired from said gun; (c) indexing means for indexing said rectangular structure beyond a final working chamber, wherein said blocked chamber is aligned with said firing chamber to prevent further operation of said gun when said working chambers are empty.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
118 words
A clip for supplying hygienic projectiles to a ballistic implant gun, said clip comprising: (a) a rectangular structure having a plurality of working chambers with parallel axes, each working chamber being capable of separately storing a projectile, said structure further including at least one blocked chamber; (b) indexing means associated with each of said working chambers for aligning said chambers with a firing chamber in said gun and for indexing said chambers sequentially after each projectile has been fired from said gun; (c) indexing means for indexing said rectangular structure beyond a final working chamber, wherein said blocked chamber is aligned with said firing chamber to prevent further operation of said gun when said working chambers are empty.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
14 words
A clip according to claim 5 wherein said rectangular structure is formed of polyethylene.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
68 words
A clip according to claim 5, further comprising a mechanically rupturable sealing film at each end of each of said chambers for individually isolating each of said chambers from the ambient emvironment, whereby a device in said gun may penetrate said sealing film at one end of a chamber and force said projectile through said sealing film and out said chamber at the other end of said chamber.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
17 words
A clip according to claim 7, wherein said sealing film is a laminate of polyester and polyethylene.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
41 words
A clip according to claim 5, wherein said structure comprises a web having said chambers positioned on one surface transversely thereof and said indexing means comprises a plurality of recesses, each recess associated with each of said working and blocked chambers.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
37 words
A clip according to claim 7, wherein said structure is formed of a gas and moisture impermeable material and said sealing means comprises a rupturable metal foil bonded to said structure around the end of each chamber.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
13 words
A clip according to claim 7 wherein said rectangular structure includes fifteen chambers.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
23 words
A clip according to claim 7, wherein said blocked chamber comprises a chamber having a plurality of tabs integrally formed with said wall.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
25 words
A clip according to claim 7, wherein said tabs of said blocked chamber are positioned transversely of said rectangular structure and parallel with said chambers.
Claim 16
Independent Claim
131 words
A method of shooting hygienic projectiles from a ballistic implant gun which comprises the steps of: (a) selecting a clip having a plurality of chambers, a plurality of consecutive chambers each containing a projectile; (b) operatively connecting said clip to a guide chamber in said gun; (c) aligning a first of said chambers with a firing chamber of said gun; (d) transferring a projectile from said first chamber to said firing chamber; (e) firing said projectile from said gun; (f) continuing to advance said clip and fire said projectiles until all available projectiles have been discharged; and (g) advancing said clip to align a stop mechanism with said firing chamber, wherein said stop mechanism comprises a blocked chamber, whereby further operation of said gun is prevented when said chambers are empty.
Claim 17
Independent Claim
131 words
A method of shooting hygienic projectiles from a ballistic implant gun which comprises the steps of: (a) selecting a clip having a plurality of chambers, a plurality of consecutive chambers each containing a projectile; (b) operatively connecting said clip to a guide chamber in said gun; (c) aligning a first of said chambers with a firing chamber of said gun; (d) transferring a projectile from said first chamber to said firing chamber; (e) firing said projectile from said gun; (f) continuing to advance said clip and fire said projectiles until all available projectiles have been discharged; and (g) advancing said clip to align a stop mechanism with said firing chamber, wherein said stop mechanism comprises a blocked chamber, whereby further operation of said gun is prevented when said chambers are empty.
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