US3653564A
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Gun sling and method of use
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1969-11-14
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Granted: 1972-04-04
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Expires: 1989-11-14
Abstract
Abstract A gun sling for firearms of the rifle or shotgun type. The firearm is supported in muzzle-down position by a sling passing around the body of the shooter and attached at its lower end to a cup supporting the muzzle and at its upper end to a portion of the stock. A gun worn in this position is easily and comfortably carried, protects the muzzle against damage and entry of foreign matter, and the supporting cup quickly drops away by gravity upon slackening of the sling to allow the gun to be rapidly brought into firing position.
Inventors
- 👤 Sidney Albert Carter
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 11:54
CPC Classifications
F; F41; F41C; F41C33/00; F41C33/002; F41C23/00; F41C23/02; F41C33/001; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S224/00; Y10S224/913
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 13
Claim 1
Independent Claim
186 words
A device for carrying a firearm of the rifle or shotgun type having at least one barrel extending from a stock including the combination of: a cap for supporting the muzzle of the barrel, the cap having a closed end and an open end together with a cylindrical portion and an end wall at said closed end, said end wall having a plurality of internal ridges defining a series of muzzle-supporting edges spaced from said end wall to define a plurality of grooves therebetween for retaining foreign material out-of-contact with said muzzle; a sling having a flexible standing portion extending from the cap to the stock, the sling having a length providing a carrying loop with respect to the firearm; means attaching one end of the sling to the stock; and second means attaching the other end of the sling to the cap; the firearm being positioned in barrel-down position with the cap drawn into supporting relationship with said muzzle when the sling is supported by the wearer whereby release and slackening of the sling standing portion drops the cap from the muzzle for firearm use.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
186 words
A device for carrying a firearm of the rifle or shotgun type having at least one barrel extending from a stock including the combination of: a cap for supporting the muzzle of the barrel, the cap having a closed end and an open end together with a cylindrical portion and an end wall at said closed end, said end wall having a plurality of internal ridges defining a series of muzzle-supporting edges spaced from said end wall to define a plurality of grooves therebetween for retaining foreign material out-of-contact with said muzzle; a sling having a flexible standing portion extending from the cap to the stock, the sling having a length providing a carrying loop with respect to the firearm; means attaching one end of the sling to the stock; and second means attaching the other end of the sling to the cap; the firearm being positioned in barrel-down position with the cap drawn into supporting relationship with said muzzle when the sling is supported by the wearer whereby release and slackening of the sling standing portion drops the cap from the muzzle for firearm use.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
44 words
The invention of claim 1 and further characterized in that the cap is formed with a plurality of drain holes communicating from the grooves of said end wall to the outside of the cap for directing said foreign material from inside of the cap.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
33 words
The invention of claim 1 and further characterized in that the ridges are formed integral with said end wall in a reticulated pattern having a plurality of said ridges in parallel lengthwise alignment.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
41 words
The invention of claim 3 wherein said cylindrical portion is formed with a plurality of apertures extending in lengthwise alignment with said grooves and positioned adjacent said end wall between said ridges for directing the foreign material outwardly from the cap.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
152 words
In combination with a firearm having at least one barrel extending from a stock with the muzzle end of said barrel disposed downwardly with respect to the wearer thereof; an open-ended cap loosely fitted over said muzzle of the barrel in supporting relationship therewith; a strap secured at its lower end to the cap and extending in a loop around the body of the wearer, the upper end of the strap being secured to the stock of the firearm, said cap and upper strap connected together providing support for said firearm during carrying thereof by the wearer, said strap being of a length to permit the cap to fall by gravity away from the muzzle when the firearm is independently supported and the sling is slackened to permit unhindered operation of the firearm, and means in the cap to drain foreign material from the inside thereof and prevent fouling of the muzzle.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
152 words
In combination with a firearm having at least one barrel extending from a stock with the muzzle end of said barrel disposed downwardly with respect to the wearer thereof; an open-ended cap loosely fitted over said muzzle of the barrel in supporting relationship therewith; a strap secured at its lower end to the cap and extending in a loop around the body of the wearer, the upper end of the strap being secured to the stock of the firearm, said cap and upper strap connected together providing support for said firearm during carrying thereof by the wearer, said strap being of a length to permit the cap to fall by gravity away from the muzzle when the firearm is independently supported and the sling is slackened to permit unhindered operation of the firearm, and means in the cap to drain foreign material from the inside thereof and prevent fouling of the muzzle.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
41 words
The invention of claim 5 wherein the cap comprises a cup-shaped member having a plurality of ridges inside the cap closed end, said edges of the ridges adapted to support the muzzle and defining grooves therebetween to collect the foreign material.
Claim 9
Independent Claim
190 words
A device for carrying a firearm of the rifle or shotgun type having at least one barrel extending from a stock, including the combination of: a cap for supporting the muzzle of the barrel, the cap comprising a cup-shaped member having a lower closed end and an upwardly open opposite end with a rim at said opposite end together with an opening at a side adjacent to said rim; a sling having a flexible standing portion extending from the cap to the stock, the sling having a length providing a carrying loop with respect to the firearm; means attaching one end of the Sling to the stock; and second means attaching the other end of the sling to the cap including fastener means with the other end of the sling trained through said opening and the fastener means attaching said other end to the sling standing portion; the firearm being positioned in barrel-down position with the cap drawn into supporting relationship with said muzzle when the sling is supported by the wearer whereby release and slackening of the sling standing portion drops the cap from the muzzle for firearm use.
Claim 10
Independent Claim
190 words
A device for carrying a firearm of the rifle or shotgun type having at least one barrel extending from a stock, including the combination of: a cap for supporting the muzzle of the barrel, the cap comprising a cup-shaped member having a lower closed end and an upwardly open opposite end with a rim at said opposite end together with an opening at a side adjacent to said rim; a sling having a flexible standing portion extending from the cap to the stock, the sling having a length providing a carrying loop with respect to the firearm; means attaching one end of the Sling to the stock; and second means attaching the other end of the sling to the cap including fastener means with the other end of the sling trained through said opening and the fastener means attaching said other end to the sling standing portion; the firearm being positioned in barrel-down position with the cap drawn into supporting relationship with said muzzle when the sling is supported by the wearer whereby release and slackening of the sling standing portion drops the cap from the muzzle for firearm use.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
28 words
The invention of claim 7 and further including means to selectively adjust the position at which the fastener means attaches said sling other end to the standing portion.
Claim 12
Independent Claim
148 words
The method of using a firearm of the rifle or shotgun type with a sling having an upwardly open cap at one end thereof, including the steps of; disposing the firearm in a muzzle-down position relative to the wearer thereof; placing the cap in non-gripping, muzzle-supporting relationship with the muzzle of the firearm; securing the upper end of the sling to the stock of the firearm with sufficient sling length defining a loop; placing the loop over the body of the wearer with the cap supporting the muzzle from the lower end of the strap, and with the stock supported by the strap upper end; removing the firearm from the body of the wearer; independently supporting the firearm; causing the sling loop to slacken to effect gravital dropping of the cap from the muzzle; and raising the firearm to a firing position free from the cap and sling.
Claim 13
Independent Claim
148 words
The method of using a firearm of the rifle or shotgun type with a sling having an upwardly open cap at one end thereof, including the steps of; disposing the firearm in a muzzle-down position relative to the wearer thereof; placing the cap in non-gripping, muzzle-supporting relationship with the muzzle of the firearm; securing the upper end of the sling to the stock of the firearm with sufficient sling length defining a loop; placing the loop over the body of the wearer with the cap supporting the muzzle from the lower end of the strap, and with the stock supported by the strap upper end; removing the firearm from the body of the wearer; independently supporting the firearm; causing the sling loop to slacken to effect gravital dropping of the cap from the muzzle; and raising the firearm to a firing position free from the cap and sling.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1975-04-04 | 1975-10-04 | 1976-04-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-04-04 | 1979-10-04 | 1980-04-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-04-04 | 1983-10-04 | 1984-04-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |