US4489833A
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Gun case
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1982-07-21
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Granted: 1984-12-25
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Expires: 2002-07-21
Abstract
Abstract A case for transporting and storing guns. The case includes a flexible body having a sealed interior space. The body has a concave configuration defined by opposed sides, an integral bottom and an open top. An inflation member is mounted on the body and disposed in communication with the interior space within the flexible body for enabling the flexible body to be inflated and deflated. A fastener is provided for closing the open top end of the gun case to enclose a gun disposed within the sides and bottom of the body. In a preferred embodiment, an outer cover is provided which encircles the outer surface of the flexible body and includes a fastener mounted on opposite sides of an elongated aperture disposed adjacent the open top of the flexible body for releasably closing the aperture in the outer cover and, thereby, the open top of the flexible body. An inner cover is secured to the inner surface of the gun case to prevent puncture of the flexible body.
Inventors
- 👤 James E. Bauer
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 18:50
CPC Classifications
F; F41; F41C; F41C33/00; F41C33/06
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
63 words
A gun case comprising: a flexible body having opposed sides, an integral bottom, an open top and closed end, the body including a sealed, inflatable interior space extending along substantially the entire length of the opposed sides and bottom; means, communicating with the interior space in the body, for inflating the body; and means for releasably closing the open top of the body.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
63 words
A gun case comprising: a flexible body having opposed sides, an integral bottom, an open top and closed end, the body including a sealed, inflatable interior space extending along substantially the entire length of the opposed sides and bottom; means, communicating with the interior space in the body, for inflating the body; and means for releasably closing the open top of the body.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
15 words
The gun case of claim 1 further including: an outer cover encircling the flexible body.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
50 words
The gun case of claim 2 wherein the means for releasably closing the open top of the body comprises: an aperture formed in the outer cover adjacent the open top of the body; and releasable fastening means mounted on the outer cover for closing the aperture in the outer cover.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
27 words
The gun case of claim 1 further including: an inner cover member disposed in registry with the interior surfaces of the sides and bottom of the body.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
55 words
The gun case of claim 1 wherein the means for inflating the body comprises: a boss having a hollow bore formed therein mounted on the body; the bore communicating with the interior space within the body; and a removable cap for closing the bore in the boss and sealing the interior space within the body.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
106 words
A gun case comprising: a flexible body having opposed sides, an integral bottom, an open top and closed ends, the body including a sealed, inflatable interior space extending along subtantially along the entire length of the opposed sides and bottom; means, communicating with the interior space in the body, for inflating the body; an outer cover encircling the body, the outer cover having an elongated aperture formed therein disposed adjacent the open top of the body; and fastening means, mounted on the sides of the aperture in the outer cover, for releasably closing the aperture in the outer cover and the open top of the body.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
106 words
A gun case comprising: a flexible body having opposed sides, an integral bottom, an open top and closed ends, the body including a sealed, inflatable interior space extending along subtantially along the entire length of the opposed sides and bottom; means, communicating with the interior space in the body, for inflating the body; an outer cover encircling the body, the outer cover having an elongated aperture formed therein disposed adjacent the open top of the body; and fastening means, mounted on the sides of the aperture in the outer cover, for releasably closing the aperture in the outer cover and the open top of the body.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
27 words
The gun case of claim 6 further including: an inner cover member disposed in registry with the interior surfaces of the sides and bottom of the body.
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) | 1987-12-25 | 1988-06-25 | 1988-12-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1991-12-25 | 1992-06-25 | 1992-12-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1995-12-25 | 1996-06-25 | 1996-12-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |