US4257464A
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Protective gun cover
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1979-07-23
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Granted: 1981-03-24
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Expires: 1999-07-23
Abstract
Abstract To protect the finish of hand guns, rifles and firearms from rust and corrosion, a fabric cover is provided having an interior pile facing which is treated with a petroleum distillate mixture having metal protecting qualities. The fabric cover is capable of breathing. The cover can be used as a lining for a gun storage case or holster.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert L. Binney
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 13:35
CPC Classifications
F; F41; F41C; F41C33/00; F41C33/06; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S224/00; Y10S224/911
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
148 words
A gun cover formed of a flexible free breathing textile fabric having an interior pile surface for contact with a gun placed in the cover, and the pile surface having applied thereto a lubricating rust and corrosion inhibiting material which is long lasting said free breathing fabric providing for the ready passage of air therethrough to lessen any condensation or moisture on or around an enclosed gun, said textile fabric being formed of acrylic polyester and said pile surface being a shearling pile surface, said lubricating material being applied to the pile surface in spray form and comprising a petroleum distillate composition that is applied to the pile surface approximately in the amount of 1/4 fluid ounce per square foot of the pile surface, and said composition being a mixture of TRI-FLON and WD-40 in the approximate ratio of one ounce of TRI-FLON to four ounces of WD-40.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
148 words
A gun cover formed of a flexible free breathing textile fabric having an interior pile surface for contact with a gun placed in the cover, and the pile surface having applied thereto a lubricating rust and corrosion inhibiting material which is long lasting said free breathing fabric providing for the ready passage of air therethrough to lessen any condensation or moisture on or around an enclosed gun, said textile fabric being formed of acrylic polyester and said pile surface being a shearling pile surface, said lubricating material being applied to the pile surface in spray form and comprising a petroleum distillate composition that is applied to the pile surface approximately in the amount of 1/4 fluid ounce per square foot of the pile surface, and said composition being a mixture of TRI-FLON and WD-40 in the approximate ratio of one ounce of TRI-FLON to four ounces of WD-40.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
18 words
A gun cover as defined in claim 1, and said cover being shaped to receive a hand gun.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
18 words
A gun cover as defined in claim 1, and said cover being shaped to receive a long gun.
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) | 1984-03-23 | 1984-09-22 | 1985-03-24 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1988-03-23 | 1988-09-22 | 1989-03-24 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1992-03-23 | 1992-09-22 | 1993-03-24 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |