US3731818A
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Holder for a plurality of weapons
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-10-14
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Granted: 1973-05-08
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Expires: 1991-10-14
Abstract
Abstract A retaining support for a plurality of weapons is disclosed, which may be employed in a gun case. A centrally-mounted upright is affixed in a tray which is in turn received within the gun case. A pair of sets of rocker supports are disposed on opposed sides of the upright with resilient spacers therebetween and extending to receive and support guns at the barrel. A threaded shaft is affixed to the central upright and extends through both sets of rocker supports to provide studs which receive nuts for drawing the rocker supports together as to clamp guns therebetween.
Inventors
- 👤 J Young
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 03:59
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47B; A47B81/00; A47B81/005
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
109 words
A retaining support for a plurality of weapons in a case, comprising: a central upright affixed upon a base of said case; a pair of sets of rocker supports, both of said sets being disposed in alignment, extending from opposed sides of said central upright, each of said rocker supports including a holding finger and a cylindrical base to engage said base as to provide a rocking action in relation to said central upright; and a pair of elongated fasteners, each of said fasteners affixed to and extending from said central upright, through each of said sets of rocker supports to independently clamp said sets of rocker supports together.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
109 words
A retaining support for a plurality of weapons in a case, comprising: a central upright affixed upon a base of said case; a pair of sets of rocker supports, both of said sets being disposed in alignment, extending from opposed sides of said central upright, each of said rocker supports including a holding finger and a cylindrical base to engage said base as to provide a rocking action in relation to said central upright; and a pair of elongated fasteners, each of said fasteners affixed to and extending from said central upright, through each of said sets of rocker supports to independently clamp said sets of rocker supports together.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
20 words
A retaining support according to claim 1 further including resilient means between said rocker supports to urge said fingers apart.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
17 words
A retaining support according to claim 2 wherein said resilient means comprises blocks of sponged resilient material.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
16 words
A retaining support according to claim 1 wherein said elongated fasteners comprise threaded studs and nuts.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
22 words
A retaining support according to claim 1 further including a soft cover material disposed on said holding fingers to engage said weapons.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
23 words
A retaining support according to claim 1 further including a pair of walls extending on both sides of said sets of rocker supports.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
14 words
A retaining support according to claim 1 wherein said base includes a support tray.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
25 words
A retaining support according to claim 7 wherein said support is mounted in said case which includes a closed housing slidably receiving said support tray.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
20 words
A retaining support according to claim 8 further including resilient means between said rocker supports to urge said fingers apart.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
42 words
A retaining support according to claim 9 wherein said resilient means comprises blocks of sponged resilient material, wherein said elongated fasteners comprise threaded studs and nuts, and further including a soft cover material disposed on said holding fingers to engage said weapons.
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) | 1976-05-07 | 1976-11-06 | 1977-05-08 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-05-07 | 1980-11-06 | 1981-05-08 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-05-07 | 1984-11-06 | 1985-05-08 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |