US3700147A
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Weapon carrier
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1970-09-14
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Granted: 1972-10-24
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Expires: 1990-09-14
Abstract
Abstract A weapon carrier mounted onto a belt or like member strapped to the user, and where the weapon, carried in a pivotal pocket, may be quickly and readily used without the necessity of removal from the carrier.
Inventors
- 👤 Damon A Vaughn
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 03:02
CPC Classifications
F; F41; F41C; F41C33/00; F41C33/003; F41C33/005; F41A; F41A23/00; F41A23/02; F41A23/18; A; A45; A45F; A45F5/00; A45F5/02; A45F5/021; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S224/00; Y10S224/913
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
90 words
A weapon carrier comprising, in combination, a weapon, a back member, a weapon receiving pocket, a belt adapted to be disposed on the person of a user and carrying said back member on the side of the person of a user, releasable retaining means on said back member above said belt maintaining said weapon in said weapon receiving pocket, and means pivotally mounting said weapon receiving pocket onto said back member for forward movement with respect to the user, whereby said weapon can be used without removal from the carrier.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
90 words
A weapon carrier comprising, in combination, a weapon, a back member, a weapon receiving pocket, a belt adapted to be disposed on the person of a user and carrying said back member on the side of the person of a user, releasable retaining means on said back member above said belt maintaining said weapon in said weapon receiving pocket, and means pivotally mounting said weapon receiving pocket onto said back member for forward movement with respect to the user, whereby said weapon can be used without removal from the carrier.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
15 words
The weapon carrier of claim 1 where said retaining means is a spring metal band.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
15 words
The weapon carrier of claim 1 where said forward movement is limited by stop means.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
19 words
The weapon carrier of claim 1 where said weapon carrier tilts towards the shoulder of said user during non-use.
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) | 1975-10-24 | 1976-04-24 | 1976-10-24 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-10-24 | 1980-04-24 | 1980-10-24 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-10-24 | 1984-04-24 | 1984-10-24 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |