US4209157A
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Firearm hanger
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1977-12-20
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Granted: 1980-06-24
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Expires: 1997-12-20
Abstract
Abstract A device for securing to a post, such as a swivel post, mounted on or carried by a firearm so as to enable a hunter climbing into a tree to suspend his firearm on successively higher tree limbs and thereby free his hands for climbing. The firearm hanger comprises a hook member for securing the firearm to a tree limb and a connector member affixed to one end of the hook member for detachably securing it to the post mounted on or carried by the firearm.
Inventors
- 👤 John H. Edmisten
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 15:16
CPC Classifications
F; F41; F41C; F41C33/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
85 words
The combination comprising a firearm having a post with a bore therethrough; and a hanger for hanging said firearm from a supporting member such as the limb of a tree, said hanger comprising hook means and connector means affixed to one end of said hook means and pivotally connected to said post, said connector means comprising a pin extending in predetermined relation to said hook means and through said bore and closure means cooperating with said pin for detachably connecting said hanger to said firearm.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
85 words
The combination comprising a firearm having a post with a bore therethrough; and a hanger for hanging said firearm from a supporting member such as the limb of a tree, said hanger comprising hook means and connector means affixed to one end of said hook means and pivotally connected to said post, said connector means comprising a pin extending in predetermined relation to said hook means and through said bore and closure means cooperating with said pin for detachably connecting said hanger to said firearm.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
89 words
The combination comprising: a firearm, post means carried by said firearm, said post means having a transverse bore therethrough, hook means for securing said firearm to a supporting member, and connector means affixed to one end of said hook means for securing said hook means to said post means, said connector means comprising a transverse pin for penetrating said bore and a closure member cooperatively engageable with said pin for securing said hook means to said post means, whereby said firearm can be readily suspended from a supporting member.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
89 words
The combination comprising: a firearm, post means carried by said firearm, said post means having a transverse bore therethrough, hook means for securing said firearm to a supporting member, and connector means affixed to one end of said hook means for securing said hook means to said post means, said connector means comprising a transverse pin for penetrating said bore and a closure member cooperatively engageable with said pin for securing said hook means to said post means, whereby said firearm can be readily suspended from a supporting member.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
24 words
The combination according to claim 2 wherein said connector means further comprises spring means for urging said closure member into engagement with said pin.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
115 words
The combination comprising: an elongate firearm having a stock, a post fixed in said stock near one end of said firearm and having a transverse bore therethrough, suspender means having one end adapted for hooking engagement with a supporting member for detachably securing said firearm to the supporting member, and connector means affixed to the other end of said suspender means for detachably securing said suspender means to said post means, said connector means comprising a transverse pin for penetrating said bore and a closure member cooperatively engageable with said pin for securing said suspender means to said post, whereby said firearm can be readily suspended in a substantially vertical position from a supporting member.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
115 words
The combination comprising: an elongate firearm having a stock, a post fixed in said stock near one end of said firearm and having a transverse bore therethrough, suspender means having one end adapted for hooking engagement with a supporting member for detachably securing said firearm to the supporting member, and connector means affixed to the other end of said suspender means for detachably securing said suspender means to said post means, said connector means comprising a transverse pin for penetrating said bore and a closure member cooperatively engageable with said pin for securing said suspender means to said post, whereby said firearm can be readily suspended in a substantially vertical position from a supporting member.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
100 words
The combination comprising: an elongate firearm having a forearm portion, a post member connected to said forearm portion of said firearm and having a transverse bore therethrough, suspender means for detachably securing said firearm to a supporting member, and connector means affixed to one end of said suspender means for detachably securing said suspender means to said post member,, said connector means comprising a transverse pin for penetrating said bore and a closure member cooperatively engageable with said pin for securing said suspender means to said post, whereby said firearm can be readily suspended vertically uprightly from a supporting member.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
100 words
The combination comprising: an elongate firearm having a forearm portion, a post member connected to said forearm portion of said firearm and having a transverse bore therethrough, suspender means for detachably securing said firearm to a supporting member, and connector means affixed to one end of said suspender means for detachably securing said suspender means to said post member,, said connector means comprising a transverse pin for penetrating said bore and a closure member cooperatively engageable with said pin for securing said suspender means to said post, whereby said firearm can be readily suspended vertically uprightly from a supporting member.
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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) | 1983-06-24 | 1983-12-24 | 1984-06-24 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1987-06-24 | 1987-12-24 | 1988-06-24 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1991-06-24 | 1991-12-24 | 1992-06-24 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |