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US4243165A
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Shotgun butt cup
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1979-06-22
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Granted: 1981-01-06
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Expires: 1999-06-22
Abstract
Abstract A shotgun butt cup comprises an elongated cup-shaped pad for receiving the butt portion of a shotgun or the like stock. The butt cup is secured to a strap for placement around the shoulder of the user so that the same gun placement and alignment can be maintained on each shot.
Inventors
- 👤 Larry Schuler
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 21:25
CPC Classifications
F; F41; F41C; F41C33/00; F41C33/001
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
97 words
A gun butt cup for attachment to a gun user in a preferred location comprises an elongated ovaloid base member, one end portion of which is narrower than the other so as to match the end configuration of a shotgun stock butt, a substantially perpendicular continuous flexible wall on the peripheral edge of said ovaloid base member defining a gun stock butt shaped receptacle for the reception of a gun stock butt, attachment means on said base member for wrap around engagement on a user's shoulder and cushioning means on said base member within said continuous wall.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
97 words
A gun butt cup for attachment to a gun user in a preferred location comprises an elongated ovaloid base member, one end portion of which is narrower than the other so as to match the end configuration of a shotgun stock butt, a substantially perpendicular continuous flexible wall on the peripheral edge of said ovaloid base member defining a gun stock butt shaped receptacle for the reception of a gun stock butt, attachment means on said base member for wrap around engagement on a user's shoulder and cushioning means on said base member within said continuous wall.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
22 words
The gun butt cup of claim 1 wherein said flexible attachment means comprises a strap detachably engaged on said base member cup.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
24 words
The gun butt cup of claim 1 and wherein said strap has a wider center section disposed between two slots in said base member.
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) | 1984-01-06 | 1984-07-07 | 1985-01-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1988-01-06 | 1988-07-07 | 1989-01-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1992-01-06 | 1992-07-07 | 1993-01-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |