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Handgun keeper

Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1989-06-07
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Granted: 1990-06-26
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Expires: 2009-06-07
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Abstract

Abstract A handgun keeper for use with a handgun comprising two wooden frames of similar size, two hinges pivotally connecting the two frames such that the front frame is overlying the back frame, the front frame defining a picture frame and including matting enclosing its backside, the front frame containing clear glass and matted picture print, the backside of the front frame further including a metal tab attached thereto, the back frame having a means for attaching to a wall and being completely enclosed on its backside with a masonite backing, the back frame further including a round magnet disposed in an inset in a front surface thereof which is aligned with the metal tab on the backside of the front frame such that the magnet will magnetically engage the metal tab thereby holding the two frames together in a closed position, a magnetic holding device comprising a ceramic bar magnet and a strip of metal having two ends, one end of the strip of metal being attached to the bar magnet, and the other end being attached to the masonite backing, a wooden block having an upper flat surface attached to the masonite backing spaced from the holding device, the holding device lies against and magnetically holds the barrel of a firearm while the butt of the handgun lies on the upper surface of the block.

Inventors

  • 👤 Merlyn B. Johnson
  • 👤 Brycelyn B. Johnson

Bibliographic Details

Application Number —
Jurisdiction US
Data Source google_patents
Last Synchronized 2026-11-03 10:10
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47B; A47B81/00; A47B81/005

Claims Analysis

Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim 228 words
A handgun keeper for use with a handgun including a front frame and a back frame, two hinges pivotally connecting the two frames such that the front frame is overlying the back frame, the keeper further defined by: (a) the front frame defining a picture frame and including picture matting enclosing its backside, the backside of the front frame further including a metal tab attached thereto; (b) the back frame having a means for attaching to a wall and being completely enclosed on its backside with a masonite backing, the back frame further including a round magnet disposed in an inset in a front surface thereof which is aligned with the metal tab on the backside of the front frame such that the magnet will magnetically engage the metal tab thereby holding the two frames together in a closed position; (c) a magnetic holding device comprising a ceramic bar magnet and a strip of metal having two ends, one end of the strip of metal being attached to the bar magnet, and the other end being attached to the masonite backing: and (d) a block having an upper flat surface attached to the masonite backing spaced from the holding device; wherein the holding device lies against and magnetically holds the barrel of a firearm while the butt of the handgun lies on the upper surface of the block.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim 228 words
A handgun keeper for use with a handgun including a front frame and a back frame, two hinges pivotally connecting the two frames such that the front frame is overlying the back frame, the keeper further defined by: (a) the front frame defining a picture frame and including picture matting enclosing its backside, the backside of the front frame further including a metal tab attached thereto; (b) the back frame having a means for attaching to a wall and being completely enclosed on its backside with a masonite backing, the back frame further including a round magnet disposed in an inset in a front surface thereof which is aligned with the metal tab on the backside of the front frame such that the magnet will magnetically engage the metal tab thereby holding the two frames together in a closed position; (c) a magnetic holding device comprising a ceramic bar magnet and a strip of metal having two ends, one end of the strip of metal being attached to the bar magnet, and the other end being attached to the masonite backing: and (d) a block having an upper flat surface attached to the masonite backing spaced from the holding device; wherein the holding device lies against and magnetically holds the barrel of a firearm while the butt of the handgun lies on the upper surface of the block.

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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) 1993-06-25 1993-12-25 1994-06-26 $2000.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
7.5 Years (Year 8) 1997-06-25 1997-12-25 1998-06-26 $3760.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
11.5 Years (Year 12) 2001-06-25 2001-12-25 2002-06-26 $7700.00 Window Closed / Lapsed

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