Patent decision

BL number

O/0588/23

Concerning rights in

GB1803407.4

Hearing Officer

Mr P Thorpe

Decision date

22 June 2023

Person(s) or Company(s) involved

UTM IP Limited

Provisions discussed

PA S1(1)(b)

Keywords

Inventive step

Related Decisions

None

Summary

The invention relates to a conversion kit that can convert a firearm to fire different types of training ammunition. Such kits typically include a liner to be fitted within a barrel of a firearm. Different liners are required to fire different calibres of ammunition, so conversion kits need a separate liner for each type of the ammunition to be fired. The invention seeks to provide a conversion kit which allows for quick and easy changing of barrel liners by use of a retaining pin. A single barrel 2 is provided alongside a plurality of interchangeable barrel liners 3 for firing different training ammunition. The inventive concept was however found to be obvious in light the prior art. The application was therefore refused.

Full decision O/0588/23 341Kb