US4575964A
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Gun rest
Assignee: PKG TRADING COMPANY Inc A CORP OF ARKANSAS
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Filing: 1984-04-25
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Granted: 1986-03-18
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Expires: 2004-04-25
Abstract
Abstract A portable gun rest of lightweight plastic comprises a pair of oppositely directed U-shaped saddle members at opposite ends respectively of an elongate telescopic support assembly. One saddle member is dimensioned to fit over a user's thigh and the other saddle member is dimensioned to receive the forearm of a rifle or shotgun. A locking pin for the telescopic assembly is carried on the end of a cord which also forms a carrying strap for the gun rest. The device can be used to support various types of guns in various firing positions.
Inventors
- 👤 Donnie R. Griffin
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 23:14
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16M; F16M13/00; F16M13/04; F16M11/00; F16M11/02; F16M11/04; F16M11/041; F16M11/06; F16M11/08; F16M11/20; F16M11/24; F16M11/26; F16M11/28; F41; F41A; F41A23/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 23
Claim 1
Independent Claim
59 words
A portable gun rest comprising first and second oppositely directed substantially U-shaped saddle members on opposite ends respectively of an elongate support assembly, one of said saddle members being effectively shaped and dimensioned to fit on a user's thigh, and the other of said saddle members being effectively shaped and dimensioned to receive a rifle forearm and the like.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
59 words
A portable gun rest comprising first and second oppositely directed substantially U-shaped saddle members on opposite ends respectively of an elongate support assembly, one of said saddle members being effectively shaped and dimensioned to fit on a user's thigh, and the other of said saddle members being effectively shaped and dimensioned to receive a rifle forearm and the like.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
36 words
The invention of claim 1 wherein the support assembly comprises a pair of elongate telescopically interconnected elements, and means for releasably securing said elements in selected relative positions for adjusting the height of the gun rest.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
22 words
The invention of claim 2 wherein the means for securing said elements is oriented to dispose the saddle members in axial alignment.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
31 words
The invention of claim 3 wherein the elongate elements are mutually rotatable about their longitudinal axes upon release of the securing means to adjust the relative angularity of the saddle members.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
25 words
The invention of claim 2 wherein the securing means comprises serial longitudinally spaced openings in the respective longitudinal elements, and a locking pin insertable therein.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
31 words
The invention of claim 5 wherein the pin is carried on a cord operatively connected with the respective elongate elements so as to form a carrying loop for the gun rest.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
55 words
The invention of claim 6 wherein one end of the cord is attached to one of said elongate elements adjacent its respective saddle member, the other of said elongate elements having an opening therethrough adjacent its respective saddle member, the cord being passed through said opening and having the pin secured at its opposite end.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
20 words
The invention of claim 2 wherein the elongate elements and respective saddle members are formed in a hard lightweight plastic.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
18 words
The invention of claim 1 wherein the other of said saddle members is lined with a padding material.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
47 words
A portable gun rest comprising a pair of oppositely directed substantially U-shaped saddle members carried respectively at opposite ends of a support assembly comprising telescopically interconnected elongate elements having releasable means for securing the elements in different telescopic positions to adjust the height of the gun rest.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
47 words
A portable gun rest comprising a pair of oppositely directed substantially U-shaped saddle members carried respectively at opposite ends of a support assembly comprising telescopically interconnected elongate elements having releasable means for securing the elements in different telescopic positions to adjust the height of the gun rest.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
14 words
The invention of claim 10 wherein the saddle members are of different sizes respectively.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
37 words
The invention of claim 11 wherein one of the saddle members is dimensioned and configured resiliently to grip over a user's thigh, and the other saddle member is dimensioned substantially to receive a rifle or shotgun forearm.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
12 words
The invention of claim 12 wherein the other saddle member is padded.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
33 words
The invention of claim 10 wherein the releasable means is configured, when secured, to orient the respective saddle members in axial alignment, and when released, to allow angular adjustments between the saddle members.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
28 words
The invention of claim 14 wherein the securing means comprises serial longitudinally spaced alignable holes formed through the respective elongate elements, and a locking pin for insertion therein.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
27 words
The invention of claim 15 wherein the locking pin is carried at one end of a cord which also provides a carrying loop for the gun rest.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
76 words
A portable gun rest comprising a pair of telescopically interconnected elongate elements with support members at the respective ends thereof, serial longitudinally spaced openings in each of the elements respectively alignable to set the height of the gun rest, and a locking pin insertable in the aligned openings, wherein the locking pin is carried on one end of a cord which is operatively connected to said elements to form a carrying loop for the gun rest.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
76 words
A portable gun rest comprising a pair of telescopically interconnected elongate elements with support members at the respective ends thereof, serial longitudinally spaced openings in each of the elements respectively alignable to set the height of the gun rest, and a locking pin insertable in the aligned openings, wherein the locking pin is carried on one end of a cord which is operatively connected to said elements to form a carrying loop for the gun rest.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
46 words
The invention of claim 17 wherein the opposite end of the cord is secured to one of said elongate elements adjacent its respective support member, and the other elongate element has an opening therethrough adjacent its respective support member through which opening the cord is passed.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
17 words
The invention of claim 17 wherein the loop is of sufficient length to form a shoulder strap.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
17 words
The invention of claim 17 wherein the support members comprise U-shaped saddle members of different sizes respectively.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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