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US3935657A
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Rifle rest
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1974-07-03
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Granted: 1975-02-03
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Expires: 1994-07-03
Abstract
Abstract Apparatus is disclosed for receiving and resting a rifle for target shooting and the like in which the position or orientation of the rest may be adjusted for elevation.
Inventors
- 👤 Virdell H. Wade
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 22:18
CPC Classifications
F; F41; F41A; F41A23/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
66 words
Rifle rest apparatus, comprising, in combination: block means; groove means extending into the block means along the length of the block means for receiving a portion of a rifle and for supporting the rifle; and means for adjusting the elevation of a portion of the block means, including a bracket secured to an end of the block means and adjustable screw means extending through said bracket.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
66 words
Rifle rest apparatus, comprising, in combination: block means; groove means extending into the block means along the length of the block means for receiving a portion of a rifle and for supporting the rifle; and means for adjusting the elevation of a portion of the block means, including a bracket secured to an end of the block means and adjustable screw means extending through said bracket.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
30 words
The apparatus of claim 1 in which the groove means includes a pair of vee-shaped grooves extending into the block means, on each along adjacent sides of the block means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
45 words
The apparatus of claim 2 in which the means for adjusting the elevation of a portion of the block means includes a pair of brackets, each secured adjacent a side of an end of the block means, and an adjustable screw extending through each bracket.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
87 words
Rifle rest apparatus, comprising, in combination: block means having a generally rectangular configuration; groove means extending into the block means for receiving a portion of a rifle; and means for adjusting the elevation of a portion of the block means, including a plate secured to an end of the block means extending between a pair of adjacent sides of the block means, a slot in said plate, a bracket movable in the slot in the plate and secureable thereto, and an adjustable screw extending through the bracket.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
87 words
Rifle rest apparatus, comprising, in combination: block means having a generally rectangular configuration; groove means extending into the block means for receiving a portion of a rifle; and means for adjusting the elevation of a portion of the block means, including a plate secured to an end of the block means extending between a pair of adjacent sides of the block means, a slot in said plate, a bracket movable in the slot in the plate and secureable thereto, and an adjustable screw extending through the bracket.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
45 words
The apparatus of claim 4 in which the block means includes a groove in an end of the block means and the plate is secured to the end of the block means with the slot in the plate disposed substantially parallel and overlying the groove.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
27 words
The apparatus of claim 5 in which the groove means includes a pair of grooves extending into the block means on adjacent sides of the block means.
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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) | 1978-02-02 | 1978-08-04 | 1979-02-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-02-02 | 1982-08-04 | 1983-02-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-02-02 | 1986-08-04 | 1987-02-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |