US4858359A
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Weapon holder
Assignee: Danz Research and Manufacturing Inc
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Filing: 1987-08-03
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Granted: 1989-08-22
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Expires: 2007-08-03
Abstract
Abstract A weapon holder for sighting and shooting a weapon having a pair of arcuately-shaped support members which are joined and laterally spaced to form a rocking, load-bearing stand. Rests are provided on the weapon holder to support the weapon. An elevation lock, which is a rigid body member which defines a hole for sliding movement of the elevation lock along a support member, may be used to limit or otherwise set an elevation of the weapon muzzle.
Inventors
- 👤 J. Roger Danz
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 23:43
CPC Classifications
F; F41; F41A; F41A23/00; F41A23/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
114 words
A pistol holder comprising: a curved wishbone-shaped load-bearing stand formed of a pair of support members joined at a first end; a first rest for retaining the muzzle of a pistol on the joined end of the support members; a cross member spaced along the support members from the first rest which also interengages the support members; a second rest for retaining the grip of the pistol on the cross member; and an adjustable elevation lock on one of the support members for adjusting the elevation of the load-bearing stand, the elevation lock comprising a body member defining a hole which receives one of the support members in slidable relation along the support member.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
114 words
A pistol holder comprising: a curved wishbone-shaped load-bearing stand formed of a pair of support members joined at a first end; a first rest for retaining the muzzle of a pistol on the joined end of the support members; a cross member spaced along the support members from the first rest which also interengages the support members; a second rest for retaining the grip of the pistol on the cross member; and an adjustable elevation lock on one of the support members for adjusting the elevation of the load-bearing stand, the elevation lock comprising a body member defining a hole which receives one of the support members in slidable relation along the support member.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
29 words
The weapon holder of claim 1 wherein the elevation lock is formed of a generally rectangular body having a hole for slidable engagement on one of the support members.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
26 words
The pistol holder of claim 1, wherein the muzzle retaining means is a v-shaped rest formed by extensions from the ends of the joined support members.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
27 words
The pistol holder of claim 1, wherein the grip retaining means is a pair of inwardly-angled projections wedging between the projections and rests on the cross member.
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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) | 1992-08-21 | 1993-02-20 | 1993-08-22 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1996-08-21 | 1997-02-20 | 1997-08-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2000-08-21 | 2001-02-20 | 2001-08-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |