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US3556363A
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Gun rack for vehicles
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1968-11-04
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Granted: 1971-01-19
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Expires: 1988-11-04
Abstract
Abstract A two-piece gun rack for holding long guns safely and conveniently available on the inside of vehicle doors. An adjustable butt rest supports the gun and a pivotable arm having an adjustable clamp provides means for holding the gun in a set position, for movement with the door.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert K Whittaker
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 14:48
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60R; B60R7/00; B60R7/08; B60R7/14; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S224/00; Y10S224/913
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
132 words
A gun rack for vehicles comprising: a butt rest adapted to be secured to the lower portion of the inside panel of a vehicle door and including a walled trough projecting from the face thereof in which the butt of a long gun is adapted to rest and means for attaching the butt rest to the door such that it can be pivoted to vary the angular relationship of the trough to the door; a support arm including a strap having one end adapted to be mounted so as to be pivoted from the upper portion of the inside bottom panel of the vehicle door; a spring clip adapted to grip the barrel of a long gun; and means for pivotally mounting the spring clip on the other end of the strap.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
132 words
A gun rack for vehicles comprising: a butt rest adapted to be secured to the lower portion of the inside panel of a vehicle door and including a walled trough projecting from the face thereof in which the butt of a long gun is adapted to rest and means for attaching the butt rest to the door such that it can be pivoted to vary the angular relationship of the trough to the door; a support arm including a strap having one end adapted to be mounted so as to be pivoted from the upper portion of the inside bottom panel of the vehicle door; a spring clip adapted to grip the barrel of a long gun; and means for pivotally mounting the spring clip on the other end of the strap.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
35 words
A gun rack for vehicles as in claim 1, wherein the means for attaching the butt rest includes curved slots through the butt rest, through which screws are adapted to be inserted into the door.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
57 words
A gun rack according to claim 2, wherein the support arm further includes: an adapter plate having a threaded hole therein and means for attaching it to the vehicle door; and a bolt adapted to pass through a hole in one end of the strap and to be threaded into the threaded hole of the adapter plate.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
38 words
A gun rack according to claim 2, wherein the trough is elongate and is wider at one end than the other; and wherein the wall of the trough is connected at one side thereof to the attachment plate.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
27 words
A gun rack according to claim 4, wherein the strap is angled outwardly, intermediate its length and the trough is connected to the wall through a spacer.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
116 words
A gun rack for vehicles comprising: a butt rest, adapted to be secured to the lower portion of the inside bottom panel of a vehicle door and to supportingly receive the butt of a long gun; a support arm, including a strap having one end adapted to be mounted so as to be pivoted from the upper portion of the inside bottom panel of the vehicle door; a spring clip adapted to grip the barrel of the long gun, said clip being of horseshoe configuration with a hole through the back thereof and a hole through at lEast one side thereof; and means for pivotally mounting the spring clip on the other end of the strap.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
116 words
A gun rack for vehicles comprising: a butt rest, adapted to be secured to the lower portion of the inside bottom panel of a vehicle door and to supportingly receive the butt of a long gun; a support arm, including a strap having one end adapted to be mounted so as to be pivoted from the upper portion of the inside bottom panel of the vehicle door; a spring clip adapted to grip the barrel of the long gun, said clip being of horseshoe configuration with a hole through the back thereof and a hole through at lEast one side thereof; and means for pivotally mounting the spring clip on the other end of the strap.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
46 words
A gun rack according to claim 6, wherein the means for pivotally mounting the spring clip comprises a bolt adapted to be passed through one of the holes in the clip and through one of a series of holes spaced along the strap, and a nut.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1974-01-18 | 1974-07-20 | 1975-01-19 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-01-18 | 1978-07-20 | 1979-01-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-01-18 | 1982-07-20 | 1983-01-19 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |