US4642815A
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Adjustable gun pad for a shooting garment
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1986-01-31
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Granted: 1987-02-17
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Expires: 2006-01-31
Abstract
Abstract A shooting garment having an adjustable shock absorbing pad therefore which can be adjusted vertically on a front shoulder portion of the garment for reducing the recoil shock of a gun which is shot when the butt of the gun is against the pad. Since one shooter may place the butt of a gun at a different position on his shoulder than another, an adjustable pad can be utilized to place the pad precisely at the desired position for each individual shooter. VELCRO fasteners are provided to securely hold the pad in place when in use and also permit the pad to be readily disengaged, moved and repositioned securely in place.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert E. Allen
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 15:30
CPC Classifications
A; A41; A41D; A41D13/00; A41D13/015; A41D13/0151
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
265 words
A shooting garment comprising: coat means for extending over a wearer's shoulders and having a front portion and a rear portion; a first VELCRO means anchored at each end thereof to said front portion of said coat means for overlying one shoulder of the wearer, said first velcro means being substantially vertically disposed when said coat means in being worn; pad means for cushioning the recoil shock from a gun in use when placed against said pad means; second VELCRO means operably attached to said pad means for selective engagement with said first VELCRO means, said first VELCRO means being substantially vertically longer than said second VELCRO means whereby said pad means can be adjusted vertically by placing the second VELCRO means at different places on said first VELCRO means; and further wherein an intermediate portion of said first VELCRO means intermediate the ends thereof is not attached to the front portion of the coat means thereunder, and said pad means further comprises: flap means attached along one edge thereof to the back of said pad means and having third VELCRO means attached to the opposite free edge thereof; and fourth VELCRO means attached to the back of said pad means for selective engagement with said third VELCRO means whereby said flap means can be extended between said intermediate portion of the first VELCRO means and the front portion of said coat means when said third and fourth VELCRO means are disengaged with respect to each other and reconnected once the second VELCRO means is connected at the desired location to said first VELCRO means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
265 words
A shooting garment comprising: coat means for extending over a wearer's shoulders and having a front portion and a rear portion; a first VELCRO means anchored at each end thereof to said front portion of said coat means for overlying one shoulder of the wearer, said first velcro means being substantially vertically disposed when said coat means in being worn; pad means for cushioning the recoil shock from a gun in use when placed against said pad means; second VELCRO means operably attached to said pad means for selective engagement with said first VELCRO means, said first VELCRO means being substantially vertically longer than said second VELCRO means whereby said pad means can be adjusted vertically by placing the second VELCRO means at different places on said first VELCRO means; and further wherein an intermediate portion of said first VELCRO means intermediate the ends thereof is not attached to the front portion of the coat means thereunder, and said pad means further comprises: flap means attached along one edge thereof to the back of said pad means and having third VELCRO means attached to the opposite free edge thereof; and fourth VELCRO means attached to the back of said pad means for selective engagement with said third VELCRO means whereby said flap means can be extended between said intermediate portion of the first VELCRO means and the front portion of said coat means when said third and fourth VELCRO means are disengaged with respect to each other and reconnected once the second VELCRO means is connected at the desired location to said first VELCRO means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
43 words
The shooting garment of claim 1 wherein said second VELCRO means is located on the back of said pad means between said fourth VELCRO means and said one edge of the flap means which is attached to the back of the pad means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
54 words
The shooting garment of claim 2 including an auxiliary pad wherein said pad means includes means for selectively receivably holding said auxiliary pad between the front and back portions of said pad means whereby said auxiliary pad will provide additional cushioning of the shock of shooting a gun in abutment with said pad means.
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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) | 1990-02-16 | 1990-08-18 | 1991-02-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1994-02-16 | 1994-08-18 | 1995-02-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1998-02-16 | 1998-08-18 | 1999-02-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |