May 5, 2026

US12618633 - Gun barrel brush

A cleaning tool for ported firearm barrels with integrated suppressors is disclosed. The tool comprises a cylindrical brush housing with an inner cavity to accommodate a barrel brush insert featuring radially extending bristles for removing carbon deposits and debris. A retaining washer and clip secure the brush insert within the housing. The assembly includes a cylindrical handle with internal threading to engage the housing's threaded neck, and an externally knurled surface for improved grip. The brush insert is interchangeable, allowing various cleaning media such as stainless steel, alloy steel, Aluminum, Bronze, Nylon, Brass, Plastic, Polypropylene, rubber, or other metals. The design eliminates the need for firearm disassembly and avoids reliance on the suppressor as a cleaning component, enhancing user safety and preserving firearm integrity. This tool facilitates efficient maintenance of firearms with integrally suppressed systems, promoting reliability and extending the lifespan of the firearm.

Inventors: Roy Eugene Wells
Filing date: 2025-05-20

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The patent describes a cleaning tool specifically designed for ported firearm barrels with integrated suppressors, featuring an interchangeable brush insert for effective carbon and debris removal without disassembling the firearm. Its design enhances user safety and firearm integrity while promoting efficient maintenance and longevity of the weapon.

Claim 1

1 . A barrel brush assembly, comprising: a substantially cylindrical brush housing having an inner surface defining a cavity configured to receive a firearm barrel and a threaded neck at a first end; at least one barrel brush assembly having a body and a plurality of bristles extending radially inward from the body the plurality of bristles formed of a first cleaning medium, wherein the barrel brush assembly is removably disposed in the cavity; a retaining washer removably disposed within the cavity in contact with the barrel brush assembly; a retaining clip removably disposed in the cavity and configured to secure the barrel brush assembly and the retaining washer in place within the cavity; a substantially cylindrical handle having an inner diameter and an internal threaded surface configured to engage the threaded neck of the brush housing, the inner diameter configured to receive the firearm barrel. a substantially cylindrical brush housing having an inner surface defining a cavity configured to receive a firearm barrel and a threaded neck at a first end; at least one barrel brush assembly having a body and a plurality of bristles extending radially inward from the body the plurality of bristles formed of a first cleaning medium, wherein the barrel brush assembly is removably disposed in the cavity; a retaining washer removably disposed within the cavity in contact with the barrel brush assembly; a retaining clip removably disposed in the cavity and configured to secure the barrel brush assembly and the retaining washer in place within the cavity; a substantially cylindrical handle having an inner diameter and an internal threaded surface configured to engage the threaded neck of the brush housing, the inner diameter configured to receive the firearm barrel.

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