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US4256245A
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Gun-mounting apparatus
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1979-10-26
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Granted: 1981-03-17
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Expires: 1999-10-26
Abstract
Abstract Apparatus for mounting and locking a hand gun on a vehicle. The apparatus includes a mounting bracket which is fastenable to the vehicle, and a holster bracket having an attached hand gun holster. A pair of laterally spaced channels on opposed sides of the mounting bracket slidably receive laterally spaced flanges formed on associated sides of the holster bracket, for detachably mounting the holster bracket on the mounting bracket. With the holster bracket so mounted, a projection carried thereon is received within a slot formed in the mounting bracket. A cable lock threaded through the projection, with such received in the slot, and through the finger guard of a gun carried in the holster, prevents removal of the gun from the vehicle.
Inventors
- 👤 Paul J. Serres
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 13:08
CPC Classifications
F; F41; F41C; F41C33/00; F41C33/02; F41C33/0209; F41C33/0227; F41A; F41A17/00; F41A17/02; F41A17/04; F41A23/00; F41A23/02; F41A23/18; F41C33/0263; F41C33/04; F41C33/041; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S224/00; Y10S224/911
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
87 words
Apparatus for mounting a hand gun on a vehicle, said apparatus comprising a mounting bracket adapted to be permanently secured to the vehicle, a holster bracket carrying thereon a holster adapted to receive a hand gun, one of said brackets having a projection, the other of said brackets having a slot, interlocking means on said brackets for detachably mounting said holster bracket on said mounting bracket, wherein said projection is received in said slot, and means enabling locking of said projection, with such received in said slot.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
87 words
Apparatus for mounting a hand gun on a vehicle, said apparatus comprising a mounting bracket adapted to be permanently secured to the vehicle, a holster bracket carrying thereon a holster adapted to receive a hand gun, one of said brackets having a projection, the other of said brackets having a slot, interlocking means on said brackets for detachably mounting said holster bracket on said mounting bracket, wherein said projection is received in said slot, and means enabling locking of said projection, with such received in said slot.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
42 words
The apparatus of claim 1, wherein said interlocking means comprises a pair of laterally spaced channels formed on one of said brackets and a pair of laterally spaced flanges formed on the other of said brackets, and slidably receivable in said channels.
Claim 4
Independent Claim
33 words
The apparatus of claims 1 or 2 which further includes seating means for biasing said holster bracket in a seated position on said mounting bracket, wherein said projection is received in said slot.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
106 words
Apparatus for mounting a hand gun on a vehicle said apparatus comprising a mounting bracket adapted to be secured to the vehicle, detachable fastening means for securing said mounting bracket on the vehicle, a holster bracket carrying thereon a holster adapted to receive a hand gun, one of said brackets having a projection, and the other of said brackets having a slot, interlocking means on said brackets for detachably mounting said holster bracket on said mounting bracket, wherein said projection is received in said slot, and access to said fastening means is prevented, and means enabling locking of said projection, with such received in said slot.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
106 words
Apparatus for mounting a hand gun on a vehicle said apparatus comprising a mounting bracket adapted to be secured to the vehicle, detachable fastening means for securing said mounting bracket on the vehicle, a holster bracket carrying thereon a holster adapted to receive a hand gun, one of said brackets having a projection, and the other of said brackets having a slot, interlocking means on said brackets for detachably mounting said holster bracket on said mounting bracket, wherein said projection is received in said slot, and access to said fastening means is prevented, and means enabling locking of said projection, with such received in said slot.
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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) | 1984-03-16 | 1984-09-15 | 1985-03-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1988-03-16 | 1988-09-15 | 1989-03-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1992-03-16 | 1992-09-15 | 1993-03-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |