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US4249686A
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Gun sling
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1979-10-29
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Granted: 1981-02-10
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Expires: 1999-10-29
Abstract
Abstract A quick release sling for fast shouldering and firing of shoulder-held small arms, having an adjustable size loop of a strap, which loop may be passed over the shoulder and torso of a user for weapon carrying across the user's chest with the adjustable loop is attached to a D-ring on the weapon's butt. A short strap is attached to the weapon's forearm, and a short strap is rapidly releasably secured to the loop, so that upon releasing the forearm strap from the adjustable strap, the weapon's barrel is free for shouldering the weapon for use. As a safety feature, the sling, also, includes a locking device to releasably secure the short forearm strap to the adjustable size loop, thus preventing accidental release of the weapon's barrel.
Inventors
- 👤 Burton S. Morwood
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 20:53
CPC Classifications
F; F41; F41C; F41C33/00; F41C33/002; F41C33/001; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S224/00; Y10S224/913
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
143 words
A shoulder held weapon sling for carrying and very rapid shouldering of such weapon for firing, in combination with a shoulder weapon having a butt D-ring and a barrel forearm D-ring, comprising: a. a first strap formed into an adjustable length loop for passing over a shoulder and torso of a user, and arranged to be secured to the butt D-ring of a weapon; b. a short, second strap secured to the forearm D-ring on a weapon leaving a free end; c. releasable means connecting said second strap to said loop of said first strap whereby the weapon may be carried hands-off across the user's chest, and said releasable means being rapidly releasable from said first strap by pulling the free end of said second strap; and d. lock means for temporarily securing said second strap to said loop of said first strap.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
143 words
A shoulder held weapon sling for carrying and very rapid shouldering of such weapon for firing, in combination with a shoulder weapon having a butt D-ring and a barrel forearm D-ring, comprising: a. a first strap formed into an adjustable length loop for passing over a shoulder and torso of a user, and arranged to be secured to the butt D-ring of a weapon; b. a short, second strap secured to the forearm D-ring on a weapon leaving a free end; c. releasable means connecting said second strap to said loop of said first strap whereby the weapon may be carried hands-off across the user's chest, and said releasable means being rapidly releasable from said first strap by pulling the free end of said second strap; and d. lock means for temporarily securing said second strap to said loop of said first strap.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
65 words
A shoulder held weapon sling according to claim 1, wherein said first and second straps are formed of a synthetic polymer woven strap, a slip ring is releasably secured to one end of said first strap and is adjustable by having other end passed through a double rectangular adjusting ring, then through said rectangular slip ring, and then secured to said double rectangular adjusting ring.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
62 words
A shoulder held weapon sling according to claim 1, wherein said first and second straps are formed of leather, a double ring is releasably secured to one end of said first strap and is adjustable by having the other end of the first stage passed through said double ring and reversed back on itself so as to be adjustably connected to itself.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
60 words
A shoulder held weapon sling according to claim 1, wherein said releasable means includes a hold pin on one of said first strap and second strap, and a spring biased pin connector is secured on the other said strap, whereby said straps can be released from one another when said hold pin is pulled from said spring biased pin connector.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
19 words
A shoulder held weapon sling according to claim 4, wherein said hold pin is secured to said first strap.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
67 words
A shoulder held weapon sling according to claim 1, wherein said lock means includes a flat lock pin fastener with a rotatable head on one of said first and second straps and a grommet with an elongated opening on the other said strap, whereby said straps are locked together when said flat lock pin fastener is passed through said grommet and the rotatable head is turned 90°.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
21 words
A shoulder held weapon sling according to claim 6, wherein said flat lock pin fastener is secured to said first strap.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
34 words
A shoulder held weapon sling according to claim 1, wherein said first strap having an end secured to a butt D-ring, includes the adjusting loop of the first strap slidably secured through said D-ring.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
30 words
A shoulder held weapon sling according to claim 1, wherein one end of said first strap includes one releasable end loop, and said second strap includes one releasable end loop.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
31 words
A shoulder held weapon sling according to claim 1, wherein the ends of said first strap are arranged with releasable end loops, and said second strap includes one releasable end loop.
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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) | 1984-02-10 | 1984-08-11 | 1985-02-10 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1988-02-10 | 1988-08-11 | 1989-02-10 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1992-02-10 | 1992-08-11 | 1993-02-10 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |