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Gun container
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1986-05-08
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Granted: 1988-01-26
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Expires: 2006-05-08
Abstract
Abstract A gun container designed to receive and secure a firearm such as a handgun, which gun container is characterized by a base portion for receiving and supporting the handgun and a cover designed to fit over the base portion, the cover further provided with fixed pins designed to engage U-shaped pin slots provided in the base, in order to removably secure the cover to the base. Spring-loaded pressure pins are also fitted in the base and are designed to engage pin blocks provided in the cover to facilitate a sequence of downward engagement of the fixed pins in the pin slots, lateral traversal of the fixed pins through the pin slots and a final upward movement of the pins in the pin slots, the upward motion of the fixed pins and cover aided by the bias of the spring-loaded pressure pins, to removably secure the cover on the base. Removal of the cover from the base is facilitated by reversing the sequence of fixed pin moves by effecting sequential downward, lateral and upward motion of the cover with respect to the base. In a preferred embodiment, oppositely-disposed retainer pins are also spring-loaded in the base at points near the bottom edges of the cover to further increase the difficulty of removing the cover from the base.
Inventors
- 👤 Brent E. Burt
- 👤 Clinton E. Burt, Sr.
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 02:18
CPC Classifications
F; F41; F41C; F41C33/00; F41C33/06; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T292/00; Y10T292/42
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
167 words
A gun container for securing a firearm comprising: (a) a hollow base member shaped to receive the firearm; (b) a plurality of generally U-shaped grooves provided in the sides of said base member adapted to respectively receive rigid pins for movement downwardly, forwardly and upwardly therein; (c) a cover adapted to fit over said base member; (d) a plurality of rigid pins projecting from the sides of said cover inwardly of said cover toward said base, said rigid pins adapted to engage and traverse said grooves, respectively, when said cover is manipulated downwardly, forwardly and upwardly in sequence with respect to said base member; (e) a plurality of pressure pins provided in spaced relationship in said base member and adapted for exerting pressure on said cover when said cover is fitted on said base member; and (f) a plurality of pin blocks provided in said cover in alignment with said pressure pins, adapted for engaging said pressure pins when said cover is fitted on said base member.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
167 words
A gun container for securing a firearm comprising: (a) a hollow base member shaped to receive the firearm; (b) a plurality of generally U-shaped grooves provided in the sides of said base member adapted to respectively receive rigid pins for movement downwardly, forwardly and upwardly therein; (c) a cover adapted to fit over said base member; (d) a plurality of rigid pins projecting from the sides of said cover inwardly of said cover toward said base, said rigid pins adapted to engage and traverse said grooves, respectively, when said cover is manipulated downwardly, forwardly and upwardly in sequence with respect to said base member; (e) a plurality of pressure pins provided in spaced relationship in said base member and adapted for exerting pressure on said cover when said cover is fitted on said base member; and (f) a plurality of pin blocks provided in said cover in alignment with said pressure pins, adapted for engaging said pressure pins when said cover is fitted on said base member.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
29 words
The weapon container of claim 1 wherein said firearm is a handgun and further comprising a yoke carried by said base adapted for supporting said handgun in said base.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
56 words
The weapon container of claim 1 further comprising a pair of spring-loaded retainer pins provided in oppositely-disposed, transverse relationship in said base and being adapted for engaging the bottom edges of said cover and preventing said rigid pins from traversing said grooves prior to depressing said retainer pins when said cover is fitted on said base.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
159 words
A gun container for securing a handgun comprising: (a) a generally rectangular-shaped, hollow base; (b) four spring-loaded pressure pins provided at the corners of said base, said pressure pins projecting vertically above the plane of said base; (c) four generally U-shaped grooves provided in the sides of said base adapted to respectively receive rigid pins for movement downwardly, forwardly and upwardly therein, said grooves arranged in spaced, oppositely-disposed pairs; (d) a generally rectangular-shaped cover having a hollow interior and adapted to fit over said base; (e) four pin blocks provided in said cover in alignment with said pressure pins for engaging said pressure pins when said cover is fitted on said base; and (f) four rigid pins projecting horizontally from said cover into said hollow interior, said rigid pins adapted to engage and traverse said grooves and secure said cover on said base when said cover is moved downwardly, forwardly and upwardly against the bias of said pressure pins.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
159 words
A gun container for securing a handgun comprising: (a) a generally rectangular-shaped, hollow base; (b) four spring-loaded pressure pins provided at the corners of said base, said pressure pins projecting vertically above the plane of said base; (c) four generally U-shaped grooves provided in the sides of said base adapted to respectively receive rigid pins for movement downwardly, forwardly and upwardly therein, said grooves arranged in spaced, oppositely-disposed pairs; (d) a generally rectangular-shaped cover having a hollow interior and adapted to fit over said base; (e) four pin blocks provided in said cover in alignment with said pressure pins for engaging said pressure pins when said cover is fitted on said base; and (f) four rigid pins projecting horizontally from said cover into said hollow interior, said rigid pins adapted to engage and traverse said grooves and secure said cover on said base when said cover is moved downwardly, forwardly and upwardly against the bias of said pressure pins.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
34 words
The gun container of claim 4 further comprising a plurality of slots provided in said base and a yoke engaging selected ones of said slots, said yoke adapted to receive and support the handgun.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
56 words
The gun container of claim 4 further comprising a pair of spring-loaded retainer pins provided in oppositely-disposed, transverse relationship in said base and being adapted for engaging the bottom edges of said cover and preventing said rigid pins from traversing said groove prior to depressing said retainer pins when said cover is fitted on said base.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
85 words
The gun container of claim 4 further comprising: (a) a pair of spring-loaded retainer pins provided in oppositely-disposed, transverse relationship in said base and being adapted for engaging the bottom edges of said cover and preventing said rigid pins from traversing said groove prior to depressing said retainer pins when said cover is fitted on said base; and (b) a plurality of slots provided in said base and a yoke engaging selected ones of said slots, said yoke adapted to receive and support the handgun.
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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) | 1991-01-25 | 1991-07-27 | 1992-01-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1995-01-25 | 1995-07-27 | 1996-01-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1999-01-25 | 1999-07-27 | 2000-01-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |