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Combination walking stick and shooting rest
Assignee: MTM Molded Products Co
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Filing: 1982-09-13
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Granted: 1984-11-13
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Expires: 2002-09-13
Abstract
Abstract A combination walking stick and shooting rest comprises a generally L-shaped body having an elongated first member and a second member extending generally perpendicular to the first member at one end. A plurality of serrations extend along the forward and rearward edge of the elongated first member. An adjustable shooting support includes a rectangular aperture through one end thereof which receives the first member. The support can be moved along the first member when oriented generally perpendicular thereto. Once located at a desired position along the first member, the support is canted to engage the serrations and provide support at the selected location. The end of the elongated first member opposite to the second member is tapered to a point for insertion into the ground. The second member includes an upwardly concave surface which serves as a fixed support and also accommodates the palm of a user's hand. The adjustable shooting support includes an upwardly curved surface for receiving and supporting a shooting device.
Inventors
- 👤 William J. Minneman
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 19:29
CPC Classifications
A; A45; A45B; A45B3/00; F; F41; F41A; F41A23/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
157 words
A shooter's walking stick comprising: a generally L-shaped body having an elongated first member and a second member extending in an approximately perpendicular direction from one end of said first member; a plurality of uniformly shaped scallops evenly formed along a substantial portion of said elongated first member and continuing onto the adjacent edge of said second member to form finger gripping positions on said second member; and shooting support means for selectively engaging said plurality of scallops and comprising a third member having an aperture formed therein for receiving said elongated first member, said aperture having end faces conforming to said scallops and being spaced such that said third member slides over said scallops at a first defined orientation of said third member to said first member and engages said scallops at a second defined orientation of said third member to said first member to define a plurality of support positions along said elongated first member.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
157 words
A shooter's walking stick comprising: a generally L-shaped body having an elongated first member and a second member extending in an approximately perpendicular direction from one end of said first member; a plurality of uniformly shaped scallops evenly formed along a substantial portion of said elongated first member and continuing onto the adjacent edge of said second member to form finger gripping positions on said second member; and shooting support means for selectively engaging said plurality of scallops and comprising a third member having an aperture formed therein for receiving said elongated first member, said aperture having end faces conforming to said scallops and being spaced such that said third member slides over said scallops at a first defined orientation of said third member to said first member and engages said scallops at a second defined orientation of said third member to said first member to define a plurality of support positions along said elongated first member.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
29 words
The shooter's walking stick of claim 1 wherein the end of said first member opposite to said one end is tapered to a point for insertion into the ground.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
23 words
The shooter's walking stick of claim 2 wherein said third member defines a concave support surface when positioned in said second defined orientation.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
31 words
The shooter's walking stick of claim 3 wherein said second member has a concave upper surface to serve as a fixed support surface and to accommodate the palm of one's hand.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
20 words
The shooter's walking stick of claim 4 wherein said L-shaped body and said shooting support means are formed from plastic.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
176 words
A lightweight shooter's walking stick comprising: a generally L-shaped body having an elongated first member and a second member extending in a generally perpendicular direction from one end thereof, said body comprising a rib with a reinforcing flange centered upon said rib and extending therearound; a plurality of serrations formed into said flange on the rearward edge of said first member which faces toward said second member, the underside of said second member which faces toward said first member, and on the forward side of said first member which is opposite to said second member; and a support comprising a curved rib having reinforcing flanges extending in a generally perpendicular direction from said curved rib at the outer edges thereof, said curved rib having a generally rectangular opening toward one end thereof for slidingly receiving said first member when generally perpendicular to said first member and for securely engaging said serrations on the forward and rearward edges of said first member when canted relative thereto whereby said support can be adjustably positioned along said first member.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
176 words
A lightweight shooter's walking stick comprising: a generally L-shaped body having an elongated first member and a second member extending in a generally perpendicular direction from one end thereof, said body comprising a rib with a reinforcing flange centered upon said rib and extending therearound; a plurality of serrations formed into said flange on the rearward edge of said first member which faces toward said second member, the underside of said second member which faces toward said first member, and on the forward side of said first member which is opposite to said second member; and a support comprising a curved rib having reinforcing flanges extending in a generally perpendicular direction from said curved rib at the outer edges thereof, said curved rib having a generally rectangular opening toward one end thereof for slidingly receiving said first member when generally perpendicular to said first member and for securely engaging said serrations on the forward and rearward edges of said first member when canted relative thereto whereby said support can be adjustably positioned along said first member.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
31 words
The lightweight shooter's walking stick of claim 6 wherein said rib and said reinforcing flange on said first number taper to a point at the end opposite to said one end.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
37 words
The lightweight shooter's walking stick of claim 7 wherein said rib and flange are indented along the upper surface of said second member to form a fixed support surface and to accommodate the palm of one's hand.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
19 words
The lightweight shooter's walking stick of claim 8 wherein said L-shaped body and said support are molded from plastic.
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