US4131202A
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Console gun rack
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1976-01-27
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Granted: 1978-12-26
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Expires: 1996-01-27
Abstract
Abstract A console has a receiver for a gun barrel and a groove in the front of a cover to hold the stock of a rifle, when the console is open. The console has an access door in the cover to use the console to store articles when not carrying guns.
Inventors
- 👤 Lyle K. Hansen
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 08:16
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47B; A47B81/00; A47B81/005; F; F41; F41A; F41A23/00; F41A23/02; F41A23/18; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S224/00; Y10S224/913
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
166 words
A console gun rack, comprising a console having a lower portion with a front side, the front side of the lower portion of the console having a projection and an interior surface; a receiver having a tapering base mounted on interior surface of the front side of the console whereby a rifle barrel tip and front sight may be received therein, said receiver having an integral bracket whereby said front sight may hang free; a cover hingedly affixed to the lower portion of the console, said cover having a front side with groove in said front side for mating with the projection of said lower portion whereby the stock of a rifle may be received in said groove; an access door mounted in said cover whereby said console may be used to store articles when not holding a rifle; and holding means for holding said cover open relative to said lower portion whereby a rifle may be held by said console when said console is open.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
166 words
A console gun rack, comprising a console having a lower portion with a front side, the front side of the lower portion of the console having a projection and an interior surface; a receiver having a tapering base mounted on interior surface of the front side of the console whereby a rifle barrel tip and front sight may be received therein, said receiver having an integral bracket whereby said front sight may hang free; a cover hingedly affixed to the lower portion of the console, said cover having a front side with groove in said front side for mating with the projection of said lower portion whereby the stock of a rifle may be received in said groove; an access door mounted in said cover whereby said console may be used to store articles when not holding a rifle; and holding means for holding said cover open relative to said lower portion whereby a rifle may be held by said console when said console is open.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
27 words
A console gun rack as claimed in claim 1, wherein said console is affixable to a console panel between a pair of front seats of a vehicle.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
47 words
A console gun rack as claimed in claim 1, wherein said lower portion has an upper edge and said cover has a lower edge and said holding means comprises a chain extending between the lower edge of said cover and the upper edge of said lower portion.
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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) | 1981-12-25 | 1982-06-26 | 1982-12-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-12-25 | 1986-06-26 | 1986-12-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-12-25 | 1990-06-26 | 1990-12-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |