Shell Extractor Tool and Kit Containing Same

Abstract

A shell extractor tool for removing a jammed ammunition shell from a firearm comprises a handle portion and a shaft portion. The shaft portion is adapted to be inserted through a firearm port and terminates at a proximal end and wherein the proximal end is angled relative to a remainder of the shaft portion to permit engagement of the jammed ammunition shell in a chamber of a firearm. The handle portion is adapted to be grasped by a user and to apply leverage to the jammed ammunition shell, to allow removal of the ammunition shell from the firearm with the shell extractor tool. The shell extractor tool may be provided with a sheath to provide a shell extractor tool kit. The sheath comprises a first structural portion and a second structural portion. The first structural portion and second structural portion are secured together to form a pocket to receive and reversibly secure the extractor tool. The sheath may optionally comprise a third structural portion. The first, second and optional third structural portions may each include one or more top securing apertures, wherein the top securing apertures are adapted to align each other to facilitate assembly of the portions.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A shell extractor tool for removing a jammed ammunition shell from a firearm, the shell extractor tool comprising:
 a handle portion and a shaft portion,   
       wherein the shaft portion is adapted to be inserted through a firearm port and terminates at a proximal end and wherein the proximal end is angled relative to a remainder of the shaft portion to permit engagement of the jammed ammunition shell in a chamber of a firearm, 
       and wherein the handle portion is adapted to be grasped by a user and to apply leverage to the jammed ammunition shell, to allow removal of the ammunition shell from the firearm with the shell extractor tool. 
     
     
         2 . The shell extractor tool of  claim 1 , wherein the angled proximal end of the shaft portion is undercut to engage the spent cartridge in the chamber of the firearm. 
     
     
         3 . The shell extractor tool of  claim 2 , wherein the handle portion is T-shaped. 
     
     
         4 . The shell extractor tool of  claim 3 , wherein the handle portion additionally comprises a pry bar or screwdriver portion. 
     
     
         5 . The shell extractor tool of  claim 4 , wherein the handle portion additionally comprises an aperture. 
     
     
         6 . The shell extractor tool of  claim 5 , wherein the aperture is adapted to engage a hexagonal bit or bolt. 
     
     
         7 . The shell extractor tool of  claim 2 , wherein the shaft portion additionally comprises a cutting element. 
     
     
         8 . The shell extractor tool of  claim 2 , wherein the handle portion has an annular configuration. 
     
     
         9 . The shell extractor tool of  claim 2 , wherein the handle portion comprises an aperture adapted to rotationally engage a post for assembly into a multi-tool. 
     
     
         10 . The shell extractor tool of  claim 9 , wherein the handle portion additionally comprises a projection forming a stop when the shell extractor tool is inserted into a multi-tool handle and the shell extractor tool is in an open position in the multi-tool. 
     
     
         11 . A shell extractor tool kit comprising:
 a shell extractor tool and a sheath adapted to reversibly engage the shell extractor tool, wherein the shell extractor tool comprises a handle portion and a shaft portion,   wherein the shaft portion is adapted to be inserted through a firearm port and terminates at a proximal end and wherein the proximal end is angled relative to a remainder of the shaft portion to permit engagement of the jammed ammunition shell in a chamber of a firearm,   and wherein the handle portion is adapted to be grasped by a user and to apply leverage to the jammed ammunition shell, to allow removal of the ammunition shell from the firearm with the shell extractor tool,   and further wherein the sheath comprises a first structural portion and a second structural portion, the first structural portion and second structural portion being secured together to form a pocket to receive and reversibly secure the extractor tool.   
     
     
         12 . The shell extractor tool kit according to  claim 11 , wherein the first structural portion and the second structural portion each comprise one or more top securing apertures and one or more bottom securing apertures, and wherein the top securing apertures of the first and second structural portions are adapted to align such that a rivet or bolt may be inserted through the one or more top securing apertures, and further wherein the bottom securing apertures of the first and second structural portions are adapted to align such that a rivet or bolt may be inserted through the one or more bottom securing apertures. 
     
     
         13 . The shell extractor tool kit according to  claim 12 , wherein the second structural portion additionally comprises a handle aperture. 
     
     
         14 . The shell extractor tool kit according to  claim 13 , wherein a rivet or bolt is inserted through the one or more top securing apertures of the first and second structural portions to secure the first and second structural portions together. 
     
     
         15 . The shell extractor tool kit according to  claim 12 , additionally comprising a third structural portion comprising one or more top securing apertures, wherein the top securing apertures are adapted to align with the top securing apertures of the first and second structural portions. 
     
     
         16 . The shell extractor tool kit according to  claim 13 , wherein a rivet or bolt is inserted through the one or more top securing apertures of the first, second and third structural portions to secure the first, second and third structural portions together. 
     
     
         17 . The shell extractor tool kit according to  claim 15 , wherein the third structural portion additionally comprises a hook, and wherein the second structural portion comprises an aperture adapted to engage the hook. 
     
     
         18 . The shell extractor tool kit according to  claim 17 , wherein the third structural portion additionally comprises one or more secondary securing apertures. 
     
     
         19 . The shell extractor tool kit according to  claim 18 , wherein the one or more secondary securing apertures are adapted to receive one or more straps for attachment to a Molle system. 
     
     
         20 . The shell extractor tool kit according to  claim 15 , wherein the one or more secondary securing apertures are adapted to receive one or more straps for attachment to a Molle system.