US4514862A
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Gun recoil protector
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1983-07-25
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Granted: 1985-05-07
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Expires: 2003-07-25
Abstract
Abstract A versatile recoil protector for protecting a persons shoulder during shooting of a gun. The protector is made of a main body portion which fits over the shoulder and is held in place by suitable strap means. An arm protector is secured to the main body portion in the vicinity of the shoulder thereby providing double protection at the shoulder. The protector is made of any light weight, plyable and comfortable material to which a suitable shock absorption material has been secured. A shock absorption material may be natural or synthetic rubberized material or any other suitable material.
Inventors
- 👤 Anthony A'Costa
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 09:00
CPC Classifications
A; A41; A41D; A41D13/00; A41D13/015; A41D13/0151
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
179 words
A versatile recoil protector for a user's shoulder during firing a gun, which comprises: a main body protector portion, said main body protector portion having an inner surface and an outer surface, said inner surface having a padded area of absorption material, said main body protector portion having a horizontal leg portion and a vertical portion, said horizontal portion arranged to extend across a portion of the torso of the wearer from front-to-back under the arm and the vertical portion of said protector is arranged to pass up to and above the shoulder of the wearer, a rectangularly shaped panel arranged to be secured to said horizontal portion of said protector and to said vertical portion along the back side of the wearer above the shoulder, a tubular portion capable of encircling the arm of the wearer and including a front extended portion that overlaps and is affixed to said vertical portion, said tubular portion further being delimited adjacent to the bicep of the wearer and means for securing said recoil protector relative to the shoulder of the wearer.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
179 words
A versatile recoil protector for a user's shoulder during firing a gun, which comprises: a main body protector portion, said main body protector portion having an inner surface and an outer surface, said inner surface having a padded area of absorption material, said main body protector portion having a horizontal leg portion and a vertical portion, said horizontal portion arranged to extend across a portion of the torso of the wearer from front-to-back under the arm and the vertical portion of said protector is arranged to pass up to and above the shoulder of the wearer, a rectangularly shaped panel arranged to be secured to said horizontal portion of said protector and to said vertical portion along the back side of the wearer above the shoulder, a tubular portion capable of encircling the arm of the wearer and including a front extended portion that overlaps and is affixed to said vertical portion, said tubular portion further being delimited adjacent to the bicep of the wearer and means for securing said recoil protector relative to the shoulder of the wearer.
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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) | 1988-05-06 | 1988-11-05 | 1989-05-07 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1992-05-06 | 1992-11-05 | 1993-05-07 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1996-05-06 | 1996-11-05 | 1997-05-07 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |