US Patent:
20060080883, Apr 20, 2006
Inventors:
Odilo Vazquez - North Arlington NJ, US
International Classification:
F41A 29/00
Abstract:
The invention is directed to a telescoping cleaning staff that can be expanded to an elongated configuration for use within artillery (e.g., cleaning and maintenance of artillery) and collapsed to a reduced-length configuration for travel. The cleaning staff of the present invention is light weight, easy to expand and collapse, and can fit conveniently in a backpack or other sack, which is easily transportable by an artillery operator. When expanded, the telescoping cleaning staff can support at least about 150 pounds of force in tension or compression and thus is an effective tool for maintaining artillery.